Electronic device comprising optical member

Abstract

The present document provides an electronic device that may comprise: a flexible display (130) folded or unfolded in response to a hinge operation of a foldable housing; a first optical member (210) disposed in a first housing along a first portion of an edge of the flexible display (130) when the flexible display is folded, the first optical member (210) being configured to transmit light outputted from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; a second optical member (220) disposed in a second housing along a second portion of the edge of the flexible display, the second optical member (220) being configured to transmit light outputted from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; at least one processor (920) electrically connected to the flexible display; and a memory (930) storing at least one instruction, wherein the at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor (920) to instruct the electronic device, when the flexible display is folded, to provide a user with at least one notification corresponding to a specific event of the foldable electronic device by using light transmitted via at least one of the first optical member and the second optical member.

Description

Electronic device including an optical element

[0001] One embodiment of the present document relates to an electronic device including an optical member.

[0002] With the integration of communication technologies and advancements in display technology, portable electronic devices are now used by almost everyone as everyday electronic devices. Many users make calls with others or utilize web-based information search, collection, and information provision functions without being restricted by location or time. Currently, the majority of usage time for portable electronic devices is concentrated on information retrieval. Users feel the need for faster information retrieval and verification, and in this regard, they are demanding larger display panels.

[0003] If the display panel becomes larger, the size of the portable electronic device must increase, which may lead to an increase in weight. Consequently, larger display panels can reduce the portability of the device and create vulnerabilities that make it susceptible to deformation or damage from external impacts. To address these issues, research is being conducted on various types of display panels. For example, foldable electronic devices allow the display to be unfolded or folded as needed, enabling the device to maintain portability while keeping its size below a certain threshold.

[0004] A foldable electronic device (or portable electronic device, portable communication device, or portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a foldable housing including a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a hinge structure (140, 140-1) connecting the first housing and the second housing; a flexible display (130) disposed on the first housing and the second housing over the hinge structure and folded or unfolded in response to a hinge operation; a first optical member (210) disposed in the first housing along a first portion of the edge of the flexible display (130) and configured to transmit light output from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; and a second optical member (220) disposed in the second housing along a second portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to transmit light output from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside. It may include at least one processor (920) electrically connected to the flexible display; and a memory (930) storing at least one instruction. According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor (920) to enable the electronic device to provide a notification corresponding to a specific event of the foldable electronic device to the user of the foldable electronic device using light transmitted through at least one of the first optical member and the second optical member when the flexible display is folded. According to one embodiment, during the occurrence of the specific event, at least one of the intensity of the light, the color of the light, or the size of the light may be changed according to at least one attribute of the specific event.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0006] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the rear direction of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 including a hinge device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a plurality of emission surfaces included in an optical member in a folded state of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a display that generates light transmitted through the plurality of emission surfaces of FIG. 6a.

[0011] FIG. 7a is a drawing showing a plurality of emission surfaces included in an optical member in a folded state of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 7b is a drawing showing a display that generates light transmitted through the plurality of emission surfaces of FIG. 7a.

[0012] FIG. 8a is a drawing showing a plurality of emission surfaces included in an optical member in a folded state of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 8b is a drawing showing a display that generates light transmitted through the plurality of emission surfaces of FIG. 8a.

[0013] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the operation method of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIGS. 11a and FIGS. 11b are drawings illustrating the operation method of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the operation method of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIGS. 13a and FIGS. 13b are drawings illustrating the operation method of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIGS. 14a and FIGS. 14b are drawings illustrating a method of operation based on a speaker and a microphone of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIGS. 15a and FIGS. 15b are drawings illustrating a method of operation based on a speaker and a microphone of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing the operation method of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIGS. 17a and FIGS. 17b are drawings illustrating a method of operation based on a first key input member of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an operation method based on a fingerprint sensor of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIGS. 19a and FIGS. 19b are drawings illustrating a method of operation based on a second key input member of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation based on a second key input member of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIGS. 21a, FIGS. 21b, and FIGS. 21c are drawings illustrating a method of operation based on a connector port of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation based on a connector port of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a method of operation for an event occurrence of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation for an event occurrence of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the operation method for the processing (in progress) of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIGS. 26a and FIGS. 26b are drawings for illustrating a method of implementing a notification of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 27 is a drawing showing an example of a part of a cross-section of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 28a is a drawing showing an example of a folded state of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 28b is a drawing showing an example of a cross-section cut along the BB' cutting line in FIG. 28a, and FIG. 28c and FIG. 28d are drawings showing an example of a light path through an optical member of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 29 is a drawing showing an example of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 30 is a drawing showing an example of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 31 is a drawing showing a structure of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 32 is a drawing showing some configurations related to the light emission of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0037] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0038] One embodiment of the present invention described below can provide a notification to a user in response to user input by using light transmitted through an optical member from light generated from a flexible display in a folded state.

[0039] In addition, the foldable electronic device of the present invention supports the transmission of various information through an optical member when the electronic device is in a folded state, thereby ensuring an intuitive way to use various user functions of the foldable electronic device and supporting more convenient operation of user functions.

[0040] Other intended purposes according to various embodiments of the present invention will be mentioned as necessary during the process of describing each embodiment.

[0041] An electronic device according to one embodiment includes a side member having a recess corresponding to a side of a display (e.g., a display panel, a layer structure included in the display panel), thereby sufficiently securing a spacing between the display and the side member.

[0042] An electronic device according to one embodiment can prevent damage to a display by reducing physical impact applied to the display through a cushioning member disposed within a recess.

[0043] An electronic device according to one embodiment can secure adhesion between a front plate and a side member, thereby minimizing or preventing changes in the fixing force or position between the front plate and the side member due to external impact (e.g., drop impact).

[0044] In addition, various purposes and effects provided by the electronic device according to various embodiments may be mentioned in accordance with the embodiments of the detailed description.

[0045] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear plan view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a foldable electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110) (e.g., a first housing structure) comprising a first side member (113) (e.g., a side bezel) and a second housing (120) (e.g., a second housing structure) comprising a second side member (123) (e.g., a side bezel), which are foldably joined to each other with respect to a folding axis (F) through at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) (e.g., a hinge module or a hinge structure) with respect to a folding axis (F). For example, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be configured as a foldable housing (e.g., a housing structure). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a first display (130) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) positioned to be supported by a first housing (110) and a second housing (120). For example, the first housing (110) may include a first surface (111) and a second surface (112) facing in the opposite direction of the first surface (111) (e.g., the -z axis direction). For example, the second housing (120) may include a third surface (121) and a fourth surface (122) facing in the opposite direction of the third surface (121) (e.g., the -z axis direction). For example, the first housing (110) may include a first rear cover (114) coupled with a first side member (113). For example, the second housing (120) may include a second rear cover (124) combined with a second side member (123). For example, when the foldable electronic device (100) is in a fully unfolded first state (e.g., unfolded state or unfolded state), the first surface (111) and the third surface (121) may be operated so that they face substantially the same direction (e.g., z-axis direction).For example, when the foldable electronic device (100) is in a completely folded second state (e.g., folded state or folded state), the first side (111) and the third side (121) may be operated to face each other or face in opposite directions. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may be operated to maintain a third state (e.g., intermediate state) between the first state and the second state.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a receiver (127) disposed on a first side (111) of a first housing (110), at least one sensor module (104) (e.g., an ambient light sensor) and / or at least one first camera module (105) (e.g., a UDC, under display camera). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may include at least one key (106) disposed on a first side member (113). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a second display (131) (e.g., a sub-display), at least one second camera module (108) and / or a flash (109) disposed on a second side (112) (e.g., a first rear cover (114)) of the first housing (110). For example, the second display (131) may be disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the first rear cover (114). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a speaker (102), a microphone (103), or a connector port (107) disposed on a second side member (123). At least some of the aforementioned plurality of components may be repositioned to the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the first display (130) (e.g., flexible display) may include a first region (130a) (e.g., first planar portion) corresponding to at least a portion of the first surface (111), a second region (130b) (e.g., second planar portion) corresponding to at least a portion of the third surface (121), and a folding region (130c) (e.g., flexible portion) connecting the first region (130a) and the second region (130b), in which the foldable electronic device (100) is in a second state (e.g., folded state) and / or a third state (e.g., intermediate state). For example, the folding region (130c) may be positioned so as to overlap at least partially with at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) when the first display (130) is viewed from above (e.g., in the z-axis direction). For example, the first display (130) may be positioned so as not to be seen from the outside in the second state, with the first surface (111) and the third surface (121) facing each other (e.g., inward-fold type). For example, the first display (130) may be positioned so as to be seen from the outside in the second state, with the first surface (111) and the third surface (121) facing in opposite directions (e.g., outward-fold type).

[0049] The first side member (113) may include a first side (110a) positioned in a first direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) of the first housing (110) of the foldable electronic device (100), a second side (100b) positioned in a second direction (e.g., +y-axis direction opposite to the first direction) of the first housing (110), and a third side (110c) positioned in a third direction (e.g., +x-axis direction perpendicular to the first direction) of the first housing (110). Additionally, the first side member (113) may include a fourth side (110d) positioned in a fourth direction (e.g., -x-axis direction opposite to the third direction) of the first housing (110). The third side (110c) and the fourth side (110d) may be positioned between the first side (110a) and the second side (110b). One edge of the first to third sides (110a, 110b, 110c) (e.g., edge in the z-axis direction) may be arranged to wrap around one edge of the first display (130).

[0050] The second side member (123) may include a fifth side (120a) positioned in the first direction of the second housing (120) of the foldable electronic device (100), a sixth side (120b) positioned in the second direction of the second housing (120), and a seventh side (120c) positioned in the third direction of the second housing (120). Additionally, the second side member (123) may include an eighth side (120d) positioned in the fourth direction of the second housing (120). The seventh side (120c) and the eighth side (120d) may be positioned between the fifth side (120a) and the seventh side (120c).

[0051] When the foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state, the fourth side (110d) and the eighth side (120d) may be positioned facing each other or adjacently. When the foldable electronic device (100) is in a folded state, at least a portion of the fourth side (110d) and at least a portion of the eighth side (120d) may be positioned apart by the thickness of the hinge housing.

[0052] FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 including a hinge device according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 through 5, the foldable electronic device (100) may include at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) (e.g., hinge module or hinge structure) connecting a first housing (110) and a second housing (120) below a first display (130) (e.g., in the -z axis direction). For example, the at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) may include a first hinge device (140) and a second hinge device (140-1) spaced apart from the first hinge device (140) along a direction parallel to the folding axis (F) (e.g., in the ± y axis direction). For example, at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) may be supported by a first support member (1131) extending from a first side member (113) into a first space (1101) of a first housing (110) and a second support member (1231) extending from a second side member (123) into a second space (1201) of a second housing (120). For example, at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) may be positioned between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) so as not to be seen from the outside through a hinge housing (150) (e.g., a hinge cover).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the first hinge device (140) may include a first rotation member (141) (e.g., a first arm or a first rotator) disposed on a first support member (1131) of a first housing (110), a second rotation member (142) (e.g., a second arm or a second rotator) disposed on a second support member (1231) of a second housing (120), and a gear assembly (143) connected to the first rotation member (141) and the second rotation member (142) so that the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) rotate symmetrically with respect to each other. For example, the gear assembly (143) may include a plurality of gears (e.g., spur gears and / or worm gears) that are geared to each other. For example, the gear assembly (143) may include a cam coupling structure for providing a free stop at various folding angles, which presses the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) with respect to each other in a direction intended to transition from a first state (e.g., unfolded state) to a second state (e.g., folded state) or from a second state to a first state. For example, the second hinge device (140-1) may be substantially symmetric to or have substantially the same configuration as the first hinge device (140).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may be coupled with at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) and may include at least one detent module (144) for providing a stopping sensation at various angles. For example, at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) and / or detent module (144) may form substantially the same plane as the first support member (1131) and the second support member (1231) when the foldable electronic device (100) is in a first state. For example, the second hinge device (140-1) may be substantially symmetric to the first hinge device (140) or have substantially the same configuration.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may include an optical member (200) (or a light guide, a light guide member, a deco, a deco structure, a damper, a damper structure, a bezel, a bezel structure, an auxiliary frame, an auxiliary housing). The optical member (200) may be placed (or coupled) on one side of the top of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) (e.g., the top edge in the z-axis direction). For example, at least a portion of the optical member (200) may be formed of a transparent material or a translucent material having a transparency greater than or equal to a specified value. For example, it may be formed of a colored material having a transparency greater than or equal to a specified value while having a specific color added. The optical member (200) may apply (perform) at least one of reflection, refraction, scattering, and diffusion of incident light.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) may include a first optical member (210) (or one-sided light guide member, right-sided light guide member) and a second optical member (220) (or other-sided light guide member, left-sided light guide member). For example, the first optical member (210) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the second optical member (220) with respect to the folding axis (F).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the first optical member (210) may form a C-shaped structure or a partial band (or an angular shape or a curved shape) with one side open toward the -x-axis. The first optical member (210) may include a first sub-optical member (211) positioned (or coupled, fixed) on the top of the first side (110a), a second sub-optical member (212) positioned (or coupled, fixed) on the top of the second side (110b), and a third sub-optical member (213) positioned (or coupled, fixed) on the top of the third side (110c). The first sub-optical member (211), the second sub-optical member (212), and the third sub-optical member (213) may be connected to each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least some of the first sub-optical member (211), the second sub-optical member (212), and the third sub-optical member (213) may be disposed on the top of each side (e.g., first to third sides (110a, 110b, 110c)) separated from the remaining sub-optical member. The first sub-optical member (211), the second sub-optical member (212), and the third sub-optical member (213) may be formed such that at least one of their width, width, and thickness is the same or similar to one another, but the present description is not limited thereto. As an example, the width of the third sub-optical member (213) (e.g., length in the x-axis direction) may be formed to be larger (or smaller) than the width of the first sub-optical member (211) and / or the second sub-optical member (212) (e.g., length in the y-axis or -y-axis direction).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the width (e.g., y-axis length) of the first sub-optical member (211) may be the same as or similar to the top width length of the first side (110a). Alternatively, the width (e.g., x-axis length) of the first sub-optical member (211) may be formed shorter (narrower) than the top width length of the first side (110a). The width (e.g., y-axis length) of the second sub-optical member (212) may be the same as or similar to the top width length of the second side (110b). Alternatively, the width (e.g., y-axis length) of the second sub-optical member (212) may be formed shorter (narrower) than the top width length of the second side (110b). The width (e.g., -x-axis length) of the third sub-optical member (213) may be the same as or similar to the top width length of the third side (110c). Alternatively, the width length (e.g., -x-axis length) of the third sub-optical member (213) may be formed shorter (narrower) than the top width length of the third side (110c). The edge of the first optical member (210) and the edge of the first housing (110) may form a step. Alternatively, the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) (or the center of the first display (130)) to the edge of the first housing (110) may be formed longer than the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) to the edge of the first optical member (210). Alternatively, the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) to the edge of the first optical member (210) may be formed shorter than the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) to the edge of the first housing (110).

[0060] At least some of the material of the first optical member (210) may be formed from a material different from the material of the first housing (110) (e.g., metal material, aluminum material, opaque material). Alternatively, the first optical member (210) may be formed from a material having a different light transmittance than the first housing (110), or a material having a different color than the first housing (110). For example, at least some of the first optical member (210) may be formed from a plastic structure, a polymer structure, a silicone structure, rubber, fiber, or a combination thereof. Alternatively, the first optical member (210) may be formed from a material having higher elasticity or higher ductility than the material of the first housing (110). The first optical member (210) may have a composite structure in which materials having different physical properties form a multilayer or materials having different physical properties are partially combined. The first to third sub-optical members (211, 212, 213) included in the first optical member (210) may have the same or similar composite structure, but the present description is not limited thereto. For example, the third sub-optical member (213) and the first sub-optical member (211) (or the second sub-optical member (212)) may have different composite structures. Alternatively, the third sub-optical member (213) may have a composite structure (e.g., a form in which multiple materials are partially combined), and the first sub-optical member (211) and the second sub-optical member (212) may have a single structure (e.g., a structure formed from a single material).

[0061] At least a portion of the material of the first optical member (210) may be formed of the same or similar material as the material of the first housing (110) (e.g., plastic structure, polymer structure, silicone structure, rubber, fiber, or a combination thereof). For example, at least a portion of the first optical member (210) may be formed of the same material as the material of the first housing (110) so that at least a portion of the first optical member (210) may be formed integrally with the first housing (110).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the second optical member (220) may form, for example, a C-shaped structure or a partial band (or an angular shape or a curved shape) with one side open toward the +x axis. The opening direction of the second optical member (220) may be a direction facing (or opposite direction) to the opening direction of the first optical member (210). The second optical member (220) may include a fourth sub-optical member (221) positioned (or coupled, fixed) on the top of the fifth side (120a), a fifth sub-optical member (222) positioned (or coupled, fixed) on the top of the sixth side (120b), and a sixth sub-optical member (223) positioned (or coupled, fixed) on the top of the seventh side (120c). The fourth sub-optical member (221), the fifth sub-optical member (222), and the sixth sub-optical member (223) may be connected to each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least some of the fourth sub-optical member (221), the fifth sub-optical member (222), and the sixth sub-optical member (220c) may be disposed on the top of each side (e.g., the fifth to seventh sides (120a, 120b, 120c)) in a separated state. The fourth sub-optical member (221), the fifth sub-optical member (222), and the sixth sub-optical member (223) may be formed such that at least one of their width, width, and thickness is the same or similar to each other, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the width of the sixth sub-optical member (223) (e.g., length in the x-axis direction) may be formed to be larger (or smaller) than the width of the fourth sub-optical member (221) and / or the fifth sub-optical member (222) (e.g., length in the x-axis or -x-axis direction). When the foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state, one edge of the fourth sub-optical member (221) (e.g., x-axis edge) may be positioned adjacent to one edge of the first sub-optical member (211) (e.g., -x-axis edge).When the foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state, one edge (e.g., x-axis edge) of the fifth sub-optical member (222) may be positioned adjacent to one edge (e.g., -x-axis edge) of the second sub-optical member (212). When the foldable electronic device (100) is in a folded state, each of the fourth to sixth sub-optical members (221, 222, 223) may be positioned parallel to the first to third sub-optical members (211, 212, 213).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the width (e.g., y-axis length) of the fourth sub-optical member (221) may be the same as or similar to the top width length of the fifth side (120a). Alternatively, the width (e.g., y-axis length) of the fourth sub-optical member (221) may be formed shorter (narrower) than the top width length of the fifth side (120a). The width (e.g., y-axis length) of the fifth sub-optical member (222) may be the same as or similar to the top width length of the sixth side (120b). Alternatively, the width (e.g., y-axis length) of the fifth sub-optical member (222) may be formed shorter (narrower) than the top width length of the sixth side (120b). The width (e.g., -x-axis length) of the sixth sub-optical member (223) may be the same as or similar to the top width length of the seventh side (120c). Alternatively, the width length (e.g., -x-axis length) of the sixth sub-optical member (223) may be formed shorter (narrower) than the top width length of the seventh side (120c). Accordingly, the edge of the second optical member (220) and the edge of the second housing (120) may form a step. Alternatively, the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) (or the center of the first display (130)) to the edge of the second housing (120) may be formed longer than the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) to the edge of the second optical member (220). Alternatively, the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) to the edge of the second optical member (220) may be formed shorter than the length from the center of the foldable electronic device (100) to the edge of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the width, thickness, and depth of each of the fourth to sixth sub-optical members (221, 222, 223) may be formed to be the same or similar to the first to third sub-optical members (211, 212, 213).

[0064] At least some of the material of the second optical member (220) may be formed from a material different from the material of the second housing (120) (e.g., metal material, aluminum material, opaque material). Alternatively, the second optical member (220) may be formed from a material having a different light transmittance than the second housing (120), or a material having a different color than the second housing (120). At least some of the material of the second optical member (220) may be formed from the same or similar material as the first optical member (210). For example, at least some of the second optical member (220) may be formed from a plastic structure, a polymer structure, a silicone structure, rubber, fiber, or a combination thereof similar to the first optical member (210). Alternatively, the second optical member (220) may be formed from a material that is more elastic or more ductile than the material of the second housing (120). The second optical member (220) may include a structure in which materials having different physical properties form a multilayer structure, or may have a composite structure in which materials with different physical properties are partially combined. The fourth to sixth sub-optical members (221, 222, 223) included in the second optical member (220) may have the same or similar composite structure, but the present description is not limited thereto, and the sixth sub-optical member (223) and the fourth sub-optical member (221) (or the fifth sub-optical member (222)) may have different composite structures. Alternatively, the sixth sub-optical member (223) may have a composite structure (e.g., a form in which multiple materials are partially combined), and the fourth sub-optical member (221) and the fifth sub-optical member (222) may have a single structure (e.g., a structure formed from a single material).

[0065] The first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) may have the same or similar material and structure, but the present description is not limited thereto. For example, the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) may be made of similar material but have different transparency (or light transmittance). Alternatively, at least a portion of the first optical member (210) may include a composite structure, and at least a portion of the second optical member (220) may be formed as a single structure.

[0066] At least a portion of the material of the second optical member (220) may be formed of the same or similar material as the material of the second housing (120) (e.g., plastic structure, polymer structure, silicone structure, rubber, fiber, or a combination thereof). For example, at least a portion of the second optical member (220) may be formed of the same material as the material of the second housing (120) so that at least a portion of the second optical member (220) may be formed integrally with the second housing (120).

[0067] As at least some of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) described above are formed differently from the material or color of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120), when the foldable electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the gap between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) is perceived by the user, and accordingly, the slim shape of the foldable electronic device (100) can be easily perceived by the user.

[0068] Additionally or generally, the foldable electronic device (100) may further include a center cover (190) positioned between a first optical member (210) and a second optical member (220). The center cover (190) may include a first center cover positioned between a first sub-optical member (211) and a fourth sub-optical member (221), and a second center cover positioned between a second sub-optical member (212) and a fifth sub-optical member (222). The center cover (190) may be positioned to cover at least some edges (e.g., x-axis or -x-axis edges) of the area where the foldable electronic device (100) is folded in the center portion of the first display (130).

[0069] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a plurality of emission surfaces (or light-emitting surfaces, transmission surfaces) included in an optical member in a folded state of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 6b is a drawing showing a display that generates light transmitted through the plurality of emission surfaces of FIG. 6a. FIG. 6b is drawn in an unfolded state of the electronic device only to aid in understanding the explanation of the position of light emitted from the display in the folded state, but substantially represents an area where light is emitted in the folded state of the electronic device.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6b, a first type of foldable electronic device may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), a first optical member (210), and a second optical member (220). At least some configurations of the first type of foldable electronic device shown in FIGS. 6a and 6b may include at least some configurations of the foldable electronic device of FIGS. 1 to 5 described above.

[0071] A first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be an infolding type foldable electronic device in which the displays (130) are folded inwardly toward each other so that the displays (130) are not exposed to the outside of the electronic device when folded, as shown in FIG. 6a.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device may keep the display (130) and / or light-emitting device (e.g., the light-emitting device (110_Led) of FIG. 29) in a turned-off state (or, deactivated state) in response to the control of a processor (e.g., the processor (920) of FIG. 9) mounted on a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31). The foldable electronic device may not transmit light to the outside through an optical member (200) that forms part of the side of the foldable electronic device (100). For example, when the foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state, light may not transmit light to the outside through the optical member (200).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may maintain (or switch, change) the display (130) and / or light-emitting device in a turned-on state (or, activated state) in response to the control of a processor mounted on a printed circuit board. The foldable electronic device may allow light from the display and / or light-emitting device to be transmitted to the outside through an optical member (200) that forms part of the side of the foldable electronic device. The optical member (200) guides the light incident from the display (130) and / or light-emitting device to be transmitted (or diffused, diverged, output, emitted) in the direction of the side of the folded electronic device (e.g., upper side (e.g., side facing the +y-axis), lower side (e.g., side facing the -y-axis), and one side adjacent to the folding axis and the other side facing in the opposite direction (e.g., side facing the +x-axis or -x-axis). For example, the optical member (200) can transmit the incident light in the lateral direction of the foldable electronic device when light emitted from at least one pixel among a plurality of pixels placed at the edge of the display (130) is incident.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the light transmitted through the optical member (200) may have an output state that varies depending on at least one of the color of the light incident on the optical member (200) from the display (130) and / or light-emitting device and the color of the optical member (200).

[0075] The light transmitted through the optical member (200) can be changed to a specified pattern (or animation) in response to processor control. The magnitude of the light transmitted through the optical member (200) may vary depending on the number of pixels activated in the display (130) when the electronic device is folded, the magnitude of the data voltage supplied to the pixels, or the number of light-emitting elements emitting light in the light-emitting device and / or the magnitude of the power supplied to the light-emitting device.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) of the electronic device may form a first emission surface (501), a second emission surface (502), and a third emission surface (503) in a folded state. The first emission surface (501) may be formed in a stacked form by the other side of the first sub-optical member (211) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) and the other side of the fourth sub-optical member (221) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) in a folded state of the electronic device. The first emission surface (501) may be a surface perpendicular to the folding axis (F). The second emission surface (502) may be formed in a stacked form by the one side of the second sub-optical member (212) (e.g., a side facing the y-axis) and the one side of the fifth sub-optical member (222) (e.g., a side facing the y-axis) in a folded state of the electronic device. The second emission surface (502) is perpendicular to the folding axis (F) and can be positioned parallel to the first emission surface (501). The third emission surface (503) can be formed in a stacked form in which one side of the third sub-optical member (213) (e.g., the side facing the x-axis) and one side of the sixth sub-optical member (223) (e.g., the side facing the x-axis) are stacked in the folded state of the electronic device. The third emission surface (503) can be positioned parallel to the folding axis (F) to connect the first emission surface (501) and the second emission surface (502) between the first emission surface (501) and the second emission surface (502).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the display (130) of the foldable electronic device may include a border area (133) positioned along an optical member (200). The electronic device may provide a notification to the user through light generated from at least one pixel positioned in the border area (133) in the folded state. The electronic device may provide a notification to the user through light generated from at least one pixel positioned in the border area (133) of at least one of the first area (130a) and the second area (130b) of the display in the folded state. For example, in the folded state, the electronic device may provide a notification to the user through light generated from at least one first pixel positioned in the border area (133) of the first area (130a) of the display (130) and light generated from at least one second pixel positioned in the second area (130b) of the display (130). At least one first pixel and at least one second pixel may be positioned at locations symmetrical to each other with respect to the folding axis (F) in the unfolded state of the electronic device.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device can provide notification of user input (or visual feedback, auditory feedback and / or tactile feedback) in a situation where the electronic device is in a folded state and utilizes at least one of the microphone (103), speaker (102), key (106), connector port (107), sensor and processor.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device can turn off (deactivate) pixels placed in the remaining area excluding the border area (133) when folded. The electronic device can turn off (deactivate) pixels placed in the folding area of ​​the display (130) parallel to the folding axis (e.g., the folding area (130c) of FIG. 1) when folded. The light generated in the third area of ​​the display (130) can be prevented, blocked, or minimized from affecting the light generated in at least one of the border area (133) of the first area (130a) and the second area (130b).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device can provide a notification to the user by transmitting light generated from the display (130) through an optical member via at least one of the first emission surface (501), the second emission surface (502), and the third emission surface (503).

[0081] According to one embodiment, a first side light (401) comprising at least one of a first sub-light (401a) and a second sub-light (401b) may be transmitted to the outside through the first emission surface (501) of the foldable electronic device. The first sub-light (401a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of the first region (103a) of the display (130) adjacent to the first sub-optical member (211) and transmitted to the outside via the first sub-optical member (211). The second sub-light (401b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of the second region (103b) of the display (130) adjacent to the fourth sub-optical member (221) and transmitted to the outside via the fourth sub-optical member (221). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) included in the first side light (401) can be emitted from the same location between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) (e.g., a location adjacent to at least one of the microphone (103a), speaker (102) and connector port (107)).

[0082] According to one embodiment, a second side light (402) comprising at least one of a third sub-light (402a) and a fourth sub-light (402b) may be transmitted to the outside through the second emission surface (502) of the foldable electronic device. The third sub-light (402a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of the first region (103a) of the display (130) adjacent to the second sub-optical member (212) and transmitted to the outside via the second sub-optical member (212). The fourth sub-light (402b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of the second region (103b) of the display (130) adjacent to the fifth sub-optical member (222) and transmitted to the outside via the fifth sub-optical member (222). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the third sub-light (402a) and the fourth sub-light (402b) included in the second side light (402) can be emitted from the same location between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) (e.g., a location adjacent to the key input section (651, 652)).

[0083] According to one embodiment, a third side light (403) comprising at least one of a fifth sub-light (403a) and a sixth sub-light (403b) may be transmitted to the outside through the third emission surface (503) of the foldable electronic device. The fifth sub-light (403a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of the first region (103a) of the display (130) adjacent to the third sub-optical member (213) and transmitted to the outside via the third sub-optical member (213). The sixth sub-light (403b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of the second region (103b) of the display (130) adjacent to the sixth sub-optical member (223) and transmitted to the outside via the sixth sub-optical member (223). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b) included in the third side light (403) can be emitted from the same location between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) (e.g., a location adjacent to at least one of the plurality of microphones (103b, 103c, 103d) and receiver (127).

[0084] FIG. 7a is a drawing showing a plurality of emission surfaces included in an optical member in a folded state of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 7b is a drawing showing a display that generates light emitted through the plurality of emission surfaces of FIG. 7a. FIG. 7b is drawn in an unfolded state of the electronic device only to aid in understanding the explanation of the position of light emitted from the display in the folded state, but substantially, it is a drawing showing the area where light is emitted in the folded state of the electronic device.

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7b, a second type of foldable electronic device may include a first housing (761), a second housing (762), a third housing (763), an optical member (200), and a display (130). At least some components of the second type of foldable electronic device shown in FIGS. 7a and 7b may include at least some components of the foldable electronic device of FIGS. 1 to 6b described above. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0086] A second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be an infolding type multi-foldable electronic device in which the displays (130) are folded at least twice in an inward direction facing each other so that the displays are not exposed to the outside of the electronic device in a folded state, as shown in FIG. 7a. The first housing (761) and the second housing (762) may be folded in an infolding manner with respect to the first folding axis (F1), and the second housing (762) and the third housing (763) may be folded in an infolding manner with respect to the second folding axis (F2). At least one hinge device disposed between the first housing (761) and the second housing (762) may be disposed so as not to be seen from the outside through the first hinge housing (751) (e.g., hinge cover). At least one hinge device disposed between the second housing (762) and the third housing (763) may be disposed so as not to be seen from the outside through the second hinge housing (752) (e.g., a hinge cover). The second type of foldable electronic device may be disposed such that the first housing (761) is folded in an in-folding manner on the second housing (762) and then overlaps, and the third housing (763) is folded in an in-folding manner on the first housing (761) and then overlaps. The second type of foldable electronic device may be disposed such that the second housing (762), the first housing (761), and the third housing (763) overlap vertically when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) of the second type of foldable electronic device may include a first optical member (710), a second optical member (720), and a third optical member (730). For example, the first optical member (710) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the third optical member (730) with respect to the second optical member (720).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first optical member (710) may form a C-shaped structure or a partial band (or an angular shape or a curved shape) with one side open toward the -x-axis. The first optical member (710) may include a first sub-optical member (711) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the first housing (761), a second sub-optical member (712) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the second housing (761), and a third sub-optical member (713) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the third housing (761). The first sub-optical member (711), the second sub-optical member (712), and the third sub-optical member (713) may be connected to each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the second optical member (720) may form a structure or band that is open toward the +x axis and the -x axis. The second optical member (720) may include a fourth sub-optical member (721) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper first side of the second housing (762) and a fifth sub-optical member (722) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper second side of the second housing (762). The fourth sub-optical member (721) and the fifth sub-optical member (722) may be separated from each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the third optical member (730) may form a C-shaped structure or a partial band (or an angled shape or a curved shape) with one side open toward the +x axis. The third optical member (730) may include a sixth sub-optical member (731) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the first side of the third housing (763), a seventh sub-optical member (732) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the second side of the third housing (763), and an eighth sub-optical member (733) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the third housing (763). The sixth sub-optical member (731), the seventh sub-optical member (732), and the eighth sub-optical member (733) may be connected to each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) of the second type of foldable electronic device may form a first emission surface (501), a second emission surface (502), a third emission surface (503), a fourth emission surface (504), and a fifth emission surface (505) in the folded state. The first emission surface (501) may be formed in a stacked form in the folded state of the electronic device, where the other side of the first sub-optical member (711) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) and the other side of the fourth sub-optical member (721) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) are stacked. The first emission surface (501) may be a surface perpendicular to the folding axis (F). The second emission surface (502) may be formed in a stacked form by one side of the second sub-optical member (712) (e.g., a side facing the y-axis) and one side of the fifth sub-optical member (722) (e.g., a side facing the y-axis) when the electronic device is folded. The second emission surface (502) may be perpendicular to the folding axis (F) and may be arranged parallel to the first emission surface (501). The third emission surface (503) may be formed as one side of the eighth sub-optical member (733) (e.g., a side facing the x-axis) when the electronic device is folded. The fourth emission surface (504) may be formed as the other side of the sixth sub-optical member (731) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) when the electronic device is folded. The fifth exit surface (505) can be formed as one side of the seventh sub-optical member (732) (e.g., a side facing the +y-axis) in the folded state of the electronic device.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the display (130) of the foldable electronic device may include a border area (133) positioned along an optical member (200). The electronic device may provide a notification to the user through light generated from at least one pixel positioned in the border area (133) in the folded state. The electronic device may provide a notification to the user through light generated from at least one pixel positioned in the border area (133) among the first area (741), second area (742), and third area (743) of the display (130) in the folded state. For example, in the folded state, the electronic device may provide a notification to the user using light generated from at least one of at least one first pixel positioned in the border area (133) of the first area (741), at least one second pixel positioned in the border area (133) of the second area (742), and at least one third pixel positioned in the border area (133) of the third area (743). At least one first pixel and at least one second pixel may be positioned symmetrically to each other with respect to the folding axis (F) when the electronic device is unfolded.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the second type of foldable electronic device can turn off (deactivate) pixels placed in the remaining area excluding the border area (133) in the folded state. The electronic device can turn off (deactivate) pixels placed in the folding area of ​​the display (130) parallel to the folding axes (F1, F2) in the folded state (e.g., folding area (130c) of FIG. 1). It can prevent, block, or minimize the influence of light generated in the folding area of ​​the display (130) on light generated in at least one of the border area (133) of the first area (741), the second area (742), and the third area (743).

[0094] According to one embodiment, a second type of foldable electronic device can provide a notification to a user by transmitting light generated from a display (130) through an optical member (200) through at least one of a first emission surface (501), a second emission surface (502), a third emission surface (503), a fourth emission surface (504), and a fifth emission surface (505).

[0095] According to one embodiment, a first side light (401) comprising at least one of a first sub-light (401a) and a second sub-light (401b) may be transmitted to the outside through the first emission surface (501) of a second type of foldable electronic device. The first sub-light (401a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of a first region (741) of a display (130) adjacent to the first sub-optical member (711) and transmitted to the outside via the first sub-optical member (711). The second sub-light (401b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of a second region (742) of a display (130) adjacent to the fourth sub-optical member (721) and transmitted to the outside via the fourth sub-optical member (721). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) included in the first side light (401) can be emitted from the same location between the first housing (761) and the second housing (762) (e.g., a location adjacent to at least one of the microphone (103a), speaker (102) and connector port (107)).

[0096] According to one embodiment, a second side light (402) comprising at least one of a third sub-light (402a) and a fourth sub-light (402b) may be transmitted to the outside through the second emission surface (502) of a second type of foldable electronic device. The third sub-light (402a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of a first region (741) of a display (130) adjacent to the second sub-optical member (712) and transmitted to the outside via the second sub-optical member (712). The fourth sub-light (402b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of a second region (742) of a display (130) adjacent to the fifth sub-optical member (722) and transmitted to the outside via the fifth sub-optical member (722). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the third sub-light (402a) and the fourth sub-light (402b) included in the second side light (402) can be emitted from the same location between the first housing (761) and the second housing (762) (e.g., a location adjacent to the key input section (651, 652)).

[0097] According to one embodiment, a third side light (403) can be transmitted to the outside through the third emission surface (503) of the foldable electronic device. The third side light (403) can be generated from at least one third pixel located in the border area (133) of the third area (743) of the display (130) adjacent to the eighth sub-optical member (733) and transmitted to the outside via the eighth sub-optical member (733).

[0098] According to one embodiment, a fourth side light (404) can be transmitted to the outside through the fourth emission surface (504) of the foldable electronic device. The fourth side light (404) can be generated from at least one third pixel located in the border area (133) of the third area (743) of the display (130) adjacent to the sixth sub-optical member (731) and transmitted to the outside via the sixth sub-optical member (731).

[0099] According to one embodiment, a fifth side light (405) can be transmitted to the outside through the fifth emission surface (505) of the foldable electronic device. The fifth side light (405) can be generated from at least one third pixel located in the border area (133) of the third area (743) of the display (130) adjacent to the seventh sub-optical member (733) and transmitted to the outside via the seventh sub-optical member (733).

[0100] FIG. 8a is a drawing showing a plurality of emission surfaces included in an optical member in a folded state of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 8b is a drawing showing a display that generates light emitted through the plurality of emission surfaces of FIG. 8a. FIG. 8b is drawn in an unfolded state of the electronic device only to aid in understanding the explanation of the position of light emitted from the display in the folded state, but substantially, it is a drawing showing the area where light is emitted in the folded state of the electronic device.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 8b, a third type of foldable electronic device may include a first housing (861), a second housing (862), a third housing (863), an optical member (200), and a display (130). At least some components of the third type of foldable electronic device shown in FIGS. 8a and 8b may include at least some components of the foldable electronic device of FIGS. 1 through 7b described above. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0102] A third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be a multi-foldable electronic device that is folded at least twice so that, as shown in FIG. 8a, a portion of the display (130) (e.g., a third region (853)) is exposed to the outside of the electronic device in a folded state, and the remaining portion of the display (130) (e.g., a first region (851) and a second region (852)) is not exposed to the outside of the electronic device. A first housing (861) and a second housing (862) may be folded in an in-folding manner with respect to a first folding axis (F1), and a second housing (862) and a third housing (863) may be folded in an out-folding manner with respect to a second folding axis (F2). At least one hinge device disposed between the first housing (861) and the second housing (862) may be disposed so as not to be seen from the outside through a hinge housing (850) (e.g., a hinge cover). A third type of foldable electronic device can be arranged such that the second housing (862) is folded in an in-folding manner onto the first housing (861) and then overlapped, and the third housing (863) is folded out-folding manner onto the second housing (862) and then overlapped. In the third type of foldable electronic device, the first housing (861), the second housing (862), and the third housing (863) can be arranged to overlap vertically when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) of the third type of foldable electronic device may include a first optical member (810), a second optical member (820), and a third optical member (830). For example, the first optical member (810) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the third optical member (830) with respect to the second optical member (820).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the first optical member (810) may form a C-shaped structure or a partial band (or an angular shape or a curved shape) with one side open toward the x-axis. The first optical member (810) may include a first sub-optical member (811) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the first housing (861), a second sub-optical member (812) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the second housing (61), and a third sub-optical member (813) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper side of the third housing (861). The first sub-optical member (811), the second sub-optical member (812), and the third sub-optical member (813) may be connected to each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the second optical member (820) may form a structure or band that is open toward the +x axis and the -x axis. The second optical member (820) may include a fourth sub-optical member (821) disposed (or coupled, fixed) to the upper first side of the second housing (862) and a fifth sub-optical member (822) disposed (or coupled, fixed) to the upper second side of the second housing (862). The fourth sub-optical member (821) and the fifth sub-optical member (822) may be separated from each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the third optical member (830) may form a C-shaped structure or a partial band (or an angular shape or a curved shape) with one side open toward the -x-axis. The third optical member (830) may include a sixth sub-optical member (831) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper first side of the third housing (863), a seventh sub-optical member (832) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper second side of the third housing (863), and an eighth sub-optical member (833) disposed (or coupled, fixed) on the upper third side of the third housing (863). The sixth sub-optical member (831), the seventh sub-optical member (832), and the eighth sub-optical member (833) may be connected to each other, but the foldable electronic device (100) of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) of the third type of foldable electronic device may form a first emission surface (501), a second emission surface (502), a third emission surface (503), a fourth emission surface (504), and a fifth emission surface (505) in the folded state. The first emission surface (501) may be formed in a stacked form in the folded state of the electronic device, where the other side of the first sub-optical member (811) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) and the other side of the fourth sub-optical member (821) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) are stacked. The first emission surface (501) may be a surface perpendicular to the folding axis (F). The second emission surface (502) may be formed in a stacked form by one side of the second sub-optical member (812) (e.g., a side facing the y-axis) and one side of the fifth sub-optical member (822) (e.g., a side facing the y-axis) when the electronic device is folded. The second emission surface (502) may be perpendicular to the folding axis (F) and may be arranged parallel to the first emission surface (501). The third emission surface (503) may be formed as the other side of the third sub-optical member (813) (e.g., a side facing the -x-axis) when the electronic device is folded. The fourth emission surface (504) may be formed as the other side of the sixth sub-optical member (831) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis) when the electronic device is folded. The fifth exit surface (505) can be formed as one side of the eighth sub-optical member (832) (e.g., a side facing the +y-axis) in the folded state of the electronic device.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the display (130) of the foldable electronic device may include a border area (133) positioned along an optical member (200). The electronic device may provide a notification to the user through light generated from at least one pixel positioned in the border area (133) when folded.

[0109] According to one embodiment, a third type of foldable electronic device can provide a notification to a user by transmitting light generated from a display (130) through an optical member (200) through at least one of a first emission surface (501), a second emission surface (502), a third emission surface (503), a fourth emission surface (504), and a fifth emission surface (505).

[0110] According to one embodiment, a first side light (401) comprising at least one of a first sub-light (401a) and a second sub-light (401b) may be transmitted to the outside through the first emission surface (501) of a third type of foldable electronic device. The first sub-light (401a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of a first region (851) of a display (130) adjacent to the first sub-optical member (811) and transmitted to the outside via the first sub-optical member (811). The second sub-light (401b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of a second region (842) of a display (130) adjacent to the fourth sub-optical member (721) and transmitted to the outside via the fourth sub-optical member (821). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) included in the first side light (401) can be emitted from the same location between the first housing (861) and the second housing (862) (e.g., a location adjacent to at least one of the microphone (103a), speaker (102) and connector port (107)).

[0111] According to one embodiment, a second side light (402) comprising at least one of a third sub-light (402a) and a fourth sub-light (402b) may be transmitted to the outside through the second emission surface (502) of a third type of foldable electronic device. The third sub-light (402a) may be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of a first region (851) of a display (130) adjacent to the second sub-optical member (812) and transmitted to the outside via the second sub-optical member (812). The fourth sub-light (402b) may be generated from at least one second pixel located in the border area (133) of a second region (852) of a display (130) adjacent to the fifth sub-optical member (822) and transmitted to the outside via the fifth sub-optical member (822). When the electronic device is in a folded state, the third sub-light (402a) and the fourth sub-light (402b) included in the second side light (402) may be emitted from the same location between the first housing (861) and the second housing (862) (e.g., a location adjacent to the key input member (651, 652)).

[0112] According to one embodiment, a third side light (403) can be transmitted to the outside through the third emission surface (503) of the foldable electronic device. The third side light (403) can be generated from at least one first pixel located in the border area (133) of the first area (851) of the display (130) adjacent to the third sub-optical member (813) and transmitted to the outside via the third sub-optical member (813).

[0113] According to one embodiment, a fourth side light (404) can be transmitted to the outside through a fourth emission surface (504) of a foldable electronic device. The fourth side light (404) can be generated from at least one third pixel located in the border area (133) of a third area (853) of a display (130) adjacent to a sixth sub-optical member (831) and transmitted to the outside via the sixth sub-optical member (831).

[0114] According to one embodiment, a fifth side light (405) can be transmitted to the outside through the fifth emission surface (505) of the foldable electronic device. The fifth side light (405) can be generated from at least one third pixel located in the border area (133) of the third area (853) of the display (130) adjacent to the seventh sub-optical member (832) and transmitted to the outside via the seventh sub-optical member (832).

[0115] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 9, a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an input unit (910), a processor (920), a memory (930), a control unit (95), a voice execution unit (940), a display (960) (e.g., the display (130) of FIG. 1 to 8b), and a speaker device (970). The components of the foldable electronic device may be operatively or electrically connected to each other.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the input unit (910) may include a first input unit (911), a second input unit (912), a third input unit (913), and a fourth input unit (914). Each of the first input unit (911), the second input unit (912), the third input unit (913), and the fourth input unit (914) may include at least one microphone placed at different locations on the electronic device. The input unit (910) converts the voice of the electronic device user (or registrant) into audio data that is a digital signal, and the converted audio data may be provided to the processor (920). The input unit (910) may receive the voice of a user of a predetermined pattern (or trigger word) that activates the input unit (320) or wakes up the processor (e.g., application processor) during power off or low-power mode operation.

[0118] The processor (920) can analyze audio data input through the input unit (910) so as to derive the location of the user (or speaker) and / or the location of the input unit (910) close to the user when the foldable electronic device is in a folded state. For example, the processor (920) can convert the amplitude values ​​of audio data corresponding to the user's voice input into the microphone into relative input data between the microphones, accumulate input data according to the direction of the speaker, and learn through AI to predict the direction of the speaker. For example, if the input data of the first microphone is 0.8, the input data of the second microphone is 0.5, and the input data of the third microphone is 0.2, the processor (920) can recognize that the user is located in the direction of the first microphone (or closer to the first microphone than the second and third microphones). For example, the processor can derive the direction in which the user is located relative to the electronic device (or the folding axis).

[0119] The processor (920) can determine a function to be performed by at least one device (e.g., display, speaker, key input member, fingerprint sensor) according to a user voice command, and can analyze audio data to execute the determined function.

[0120] The processor (920) 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 itself where the artificial intelligence is performed, or through a separate server. 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. The 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), deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. Artificial intelligence models may include software structures, either additionally or as a substitute, in addition to hardware structures.

[0121] The memory (930) may store table information that sets at least one of the color of light, the pattern of light, the light irradiation time, and the light intensity to be output according to at least one attribute of the user's voice input event. For example, at least one attribute of the event may include at least one of the pitch, volume, or tone of the user's voice. The memory (930) may store table information that sets at least one of the color of light, the pattern of light, the light irradiation time, and the light intensity to be output according to at least one attribute of the notification provided to the user through the optical member. For example, at least one attribute of the notification may include at least one of the sound, pitch, volume, or tone of the audio output.

[0122] The control unit (950) can control the display (960) so that at least one of a plurality of notifications (or lighting animation, visual feedback) corresponding to the user's input is provided through an optical element at a location that is easily recognizable to the user (or a location facing the user, or the direction the user is facing) based on the user's location derived through the processor (920). For example, the control unit (950) can control the display (960) so that a notification using light of a length proportional to the volume of the user's voice received through the input unit (910) is provided through the optical element. For example, the control unit (950) can control the display (960) so that a notification indicating that the processor (920) is executing an analysis is provided through the optical element. For example, the control unit (950) can control the display (960) so that a notification using light of a length proportional to the volume of voice command feedback output to the speaker device (970) is provided through the optical element. The control unit (950) can control the display (960) so that each of the plurality of notifications can be implemented with light of a different color and / or different intensity.

[0123] The voice execution unit (940) can control the speaker device (970) so that voice command feedback corresponding to (or matching) the user's voice command is provided to the user through the speaker (e.g., the speaker (102) of FIG. 1).

[0124] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a method of providing notifications for a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. The first light (1001), the second light (1002), and the third light (1003) in FIG. 10 may correspond (or be the same, substitute, or part of) to the third side light (403) described above in FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b.

[0125] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6b, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10, a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can detect user input to a microphone in a situation utilizing at least one of a plurality of microphones (e.g., microphone (103) of FIG. 1, first microphone (103a), second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), fourth microphone (103d) of FIG. 6a). The first type of foldable electronic device can receive the user's voice through at least one of the plurality of microphones when the electronic device is in a folded state. The user's voice may include at least one of any utterance or a pre-specified trigger word. For example, the first type of foldable electronic device can receive the user's voice during a voice call, video call, voice recording, or video shooting when the electronic device is in a folded state. For example, a first type of foldable electronic device can receive a user's voice (e.g., a trigger word) to call a voice assistant that collects and provides customized information to the user based on an artificial intelligence (AI) engine and voice recognition when the electronic device is folded.

[0126] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can identify the location of a user based on the received voice of the user. The location of the user may be information regarding the direction in which the speaking user is located relative to the electronic device in a folded state.

[0127] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can provide a first notification to the user confirming the reception of the user's voice by outputting a first light (1001) through an optical member (200) corresponding to the identified user's location. The first type of foldable electronic device can implement the first notification at the location most visible (or closest) to the user (e.g., the emission surface (500)) based on the location of the user who is the speaker when the electronic device is folded. For example, if the user speaks toward the third emission surface (503) of the first type of foldable electronic device, the first type of foldable electronic device can implement the first notification at the third emission surface (503). The first type of foldable electronic device can display the first notification by transmitting the first light (1001) to the outside through an optical member (200) placed on the side of the first housing (110). The first notification can be implemented by playing an animation using the first light (1001). A first notification may be displayed on an optical member (200) with a first light (1001) of a length corresponding to the volume of the user's voice. For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may display a first notification through a light of a first length (10L1) proportional to the first volume of the user's voice when the electronic device is folded. For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may display a first notification through a light of a second length (10L2) (a second length longer than the first length) proportional to a second volume larger than the first volume of the user's voice when the electronic device is folded.

[0128] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device may provide a second notification to the user indicating the process (in progress) of processing a command included in a received user's utterance. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide a second notification to the user indicating that it is in the process of identifying the user's intention from the user's utterance and determining an action corresponding to the user's utterance. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide the second notification to the user until it provides a third notification to the user. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide the second notification to the user with a length of a second light (1002) proportional to the speed (or amount processed) of processing the command included in the received user's utterance. For example, when the first type of foldable electronic device has partially processed a command included in the user's utterance while in a folded state, it may provide the second notification to the user using a second light (1002) with a second length shorter than the first length of the third output surface on the third output surface. For example, when the first type of foldable electronic device has processed all commands included in the user's speech while in a folded state, it may provide a second notification to the user using a second light (1002) of a third length that is similar (or identical) to the first length and longer than the second length on the third emission surface.

[0129] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can provide a second notification to a user by transmitting a second light (1002) generated from a first display (130) to the outside through at least a portion of the emission surface (500) of an optical member (200) while the electronic device is folded. The first type of foldable electronic device can implement the second notification at the location (e.g., emission surface (500)) that is most visible (or closest) to the user based on the location of the user who is the speaker while the electronic device is folded.

[0130] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can perform a determined operation in response to a command included in a user's utterance. For example, if the determined operation is content playback, the first type of foldable electronic device can perform the operation of playing content through a speaker while providing a third notification to the user that is proportional to the volume of the content. For example, if the determined operation is an operation related to a voice assistance service, it can output feedback voice data regarding the user's voice command through a speaker while providing a third notification to the user that is proportional to the volume of the feedback voice data.

[0131] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can provide a third notification to a user by transmitting a third light (1003) generated from a first display (130) to the outside through at least a portion of the emission surface (500) of an optical member (200) when the electronic device is folded. The first type of foldable electronic device can implement a third notification that provides an output of feedback to the user's voice command at the location most visible (or closest) to the user (e.g., the third emission surface (500)) based on the location of the user, who is the speaker, when the electronic device is folded.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the third notification may be implemented by playing an animation using the third light (1003). The third notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) using an animation using the third light (1003) having a length proportional to the sound level. For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may display the third notification through the third light (1003) having a length proportional to the sound level of the content or the sound level of the feedback voice data while the electronic device is folded.

[0133] FIGS. 11a and FIGS. 11b are drawings illustrating a method for providing notifications of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. Each of the first notification operation, the second notification operation, and the third notification operation of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 11a and FIGS. 11b may be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of the first notification operation, the second notification operation, and the third notification operation, respectively, described above in FIG. 10. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0134] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, FIGS. 7a, FIGS. 7b, FIGS. 9 to 11b, a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can detect user input (e.g., voice or speech) to a microphone in a situation where at least one of a plurality of microphones (e.g., microphone (103) of FIG. 1, first microphone (103a), second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), and fourth microphone (103d) of FIG. 7a) is utilized.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the second type of foldable electronic device can identify the location of a user based on the received voice of the user. The location of the user may be information regarding the direction in which the speaking user is located relative to the electronic device in a folded state.

[0136] According to one embodiment, a second type of foldable electronic device may provide a first notification to the user confirming the reception of the user's voice by outputting a first light (1001) through an optical member (200) corresponding to the identified user's location. The second type of foldable electronic device may implement the first notification at the location most visible (or closest) to the user (e.g., the emission surface (500)) based on the location of the user who is the speaker when the electronic device is folded. For example, if the user speaks toward the first emission surface (501) and / or the fourth emission surface (504) of the optical member (200) of the second type of foldable electronic device, the second type of foldable electronic device may implement the first notification at the first emission surface (501) and / or the fourth emission surface (504) (operation 1101 and / or operation 1111). A second type of foldable electronic device can provide a first notification to a user by transmitting a first side light (401) through at least a portion of the first exit surface (501) of the optical member (200) and / or transmitting a fourth side light (404) to the outside through at least a portion of the fourth exit surface (504) of the optical member (200). A second type of foldable electronic device can transmit a first light, a mixture of the first side light (401) and the fourth side light (404), to the outside through the optical member. The first side light (401) and the fourth side light (404) may be light of the same color or different colors.

[0137] According to one embodiment, a second type of foldable electronic device may provide a second notification to the user indicating the process (in progress) of processing a command included in a received user's utterance. A second type of foldable electronic device may provide a second notification to the user indicating that it is in the process of identifying the user's intention from the user's utterance and determining an action corresponding to the user's utterance. For example, when the second type of foldable electronic device has processed at least a portion of the command included in the user's utterance while in a folded state, it may implement a second notification using a second light including a first side light (401) and / or a fourth side light (404) at the location most visible (or closest) to the user (e.g., the emission surface (501, 504)) (action 1102 and / or action 1112).

[0138] According to one embodiment, a second type of foldable electronic device can perform a determined operation in response to a command included in a user's utterance. For example, while performing the determined operation, the second type of foldable electronic device can implement a third notification using a third light including a first side light (401) and a fourth side light (404) at the location most visible (or closest) to the user (e.g., the emission surface (501, 504)) (operation 1103 and / or operation 1113).

[0139] According to one embodiment, when the position most visible (or closest) to the user is the first emission surface (501) and the fourth emission surface (504), the second type of foldable electronic device can implement at least one of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification using the first side light (401) and / or the fourth side light (404). According to one embodiment, when the position most visible (or closest) to the user is the second emission surface (e.g., the second emission surface (502) in FIG. 7A) and the fifth emission surface (e.g., the fifth emission surface (505) in FIG. 7A), the second type of foldable electronic device can implement at least one of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification using the second side light (e.g., the second side light (402) in FIG. 7A) and / or the fifth side light (e.g., the fifth side light (405) in FIG. 7A). According to one embodiment, when the position most visible (or closest) to the user is the third emission surface (e.g., the third emission surface (503) in FIG. 7a), the second type of foldable electronic device can implement at least one of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification using the third side light (e.g., the third emission surface light (403) in FIG. 7a).

[0140] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a method of providing a notification of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 13a is a drawing showing a method of providing a notification of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment in a folded state such that the first housing faces the ground, FIG. 13b is a drawing showing a method of providing a notification of a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment in a folded state such that the third housing faces the ground.

[0141] Each of the first notification operation (e.g., operation 1201 of FIG. 12, operation 1301 of FIG. 13a, operation 1311 of FIG. 13b), the second notification operation (e.g., operation 1202 of FIG. 12, operation 1302 of FIG. 13a, operation 1312 of FIG. 13b), and the third notification operation (e.g., operation 1203 of FIG. 12, operation 1303 of FIG. 13a, operation 1313 of FIG. 13b) of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 12, FIG. 13a, and FIG. 13b may be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of the first notification operation, the second notification operation, and the third notification operation, respectively, described above in FIG. 10, FIG. 11a, and FIG. 11b. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIGS. 8a to 13b, a third type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can detect user input (e.g., voice or speech) to a microphone in a situation where at least one of a plurality of microphones (e.g., microphone (103) of FIG. 1, first microphone (103a), second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), and fourth microphone (103d) of FIG. 8a) is utilized.

[0143] According to one embodiment, a third type of foldable electronic device can identify the location of a user based on the received voice of the user. The location of the user may be information regarding the direction in which the speaking user is located relative to the electronic device in a folded state.

[0144] According to one embodiment, when the position most visible (or closest) to the user is the first emission surface (501) and the fourth emission surface (504), the third type of foldable electronic device can implement at least one of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification using the first side light (401) and / or the fourth side light (404).

[0145] According to one embodiment, a third type of foldable electronic device can implement at least one of a first notification, a second notification, and a third notification by using a third light comprising a second side light (e.g., the second side light (402) in FIG. 8a) and / or a fifth side light (e.g., the fifth side light (405) in FIG. 8a) when the position most visible (or closest) to the user is a second side light (e.g., the second side light (502) in FIG. 8a) and a fifth side light (e.g., the fifth side light (405) in FIG. 8a). According to one embodiment, when the position most visible (or closest) to the user is the third emission surface (e.g., the third emission surface (503) in FIG. 8a), the second type of foldable electronic device can execute at least one of the first notification operation, the second notification operation, and the third notification operation using the third side light (e.g., the third emission surface light (403) in FIG. 8a).

[0146] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first side light (401), the second side light (402), the third side light (403), the fourth side light (404), and the fifth side light (405) may be generated from a pixel of the display (130) and transmitted to the outside through the optical member (200). For example, the first side light (401), the second side light (402), and the third side light (403) may be generated from a pixel of the display (130) and transmitted to the outside through the optical member (200). For example, the fourth side light (404) and / or the fifth side light (405) may be generated from a pixel placed in a part of the folding area (130c) of the display (130) and transmitted directly to the outside without passing through the optical member (200). For example, the fourth side light (404) and / or the fifth side light (405) may be generated from a light-emitting member (e.g., the light-emitting device (110_Led) of FIG. 30) positioned adjacent to the speaker (127) and transmitted outward through the optical member (200).

[0147] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13a, when the first housing (861) of the third type of foldable electronic device is folded toward the ground, at least one of a first notification action (e.g., action 1201 of FIG. 12, action 1301 of FIG. 13a), a second notification action (e.g., action 1202 of FIG. 12, action 1302 of FIG. 13a), and a third notification action (e.g., action 1203 of FIG. 12, action 1303 of FIG. 13a) can be executed. The third type of foldable electronic device can execute at least one of the first notification action, the second notification action, and the third notification action using a fourth side light and a fifth side light that are generated from a pixel placed in a part of the folding area (130c) of the display (130) and are emitted directly to the outside without passing through the optical member (200).

[0148] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13b, when the third housing (863) (or, the folding area (130c) of the display) of the third type of foldable electronic device is folded toward the ground, at least one of a first notification action (e.g., action 1201 of FIG. 12, action 1301 of FIG. 13a), a second notification action (e.g., action 1202 of FIG. 12, action 1302 of FIG. 13a), and a third notification action (e.g., action 1203 of FIG. 12, action 1303 of FIG. 13a) can be performed. The third type of foldable electronic device can execute at least one of the first notification action, the second notification action, and the third notification action by using a fourth side light (404) and a fifth side light (405) generated from a light-emitting member (e.g., the light-emitting device (110_Led) of FIG. 30) placed adjacent to the speaker (127) and transmitted outward through an optical member (200).

[0149] FIGS. 14a and FIGS. 14b are drawings illustrating a method for providing notifications based on a speaker and a microphone of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIGS. 14a and FIGS. 14b are drawings that show the electronic device in an unfolded state only to explain the location of light emitted from the display in the folded state, but substantially represent the area where light is emitted from the electronic device in the folded state. The first light (4011), the second light (4012), and the third light (4013) in FIGS. 14a may correspond to (or, substitute, partially) the first side light (401) described above in FIGS. 6a and 6b. The first light (4021), the second light (4022), and the third light (4023) in FIGS. 14b may correspond to (or, substitute, partially) the first side light (401) described above in FIGS. 6a and 6b.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 14a and FIG. 14b, in each of operation 1401 and operation 1411, a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can detect a user's voice input to at least one of the first microphone (103a), the second microphone (103b), the third microphone (103c), and the fourth microphone (103d) in a situation utilizing at least one of the first microphone (103a), the second microphone (103b), the third microphone (103c), and the fourth microphone (103d). The user's voice input may include at least one of any utterance or a pre-specified trigger word. For example, the first type of foldable electronic device can receive a user's voice during a voice call, video call, voice recording, or video shooting while the electronic device is in a folded state. For example, a first type of foldable electronic device can receive a user's voice (e.g., a trigger word) to call a voice assistant that collects and provides customized information to the user based on an artificial intelligence (AI) engine and voice recognition when the electronic device is folded.

[0151] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can provide a first notification to the user confirming the reception of the user's voice by outputting a first light (1001) through an optical member (200) adjacent to a microphone into which the user's voice is input.

[0152] According to one embodiment, as in operation 1401, when a user speaks toward the first microphone (103a) of the first type of foldable electronic device (or the first side wall portion of the first housing (110) where the first microphone (103a) is placed (e.g., the first side wall portion (110a) of FIG. 3), the first notification can be displayed by transmitting the first light (4011) to the outside through a part of the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the first microphone (103a). In the folded state, the first foldable electronic device can display the first notification through the first light (4011) comprising at least one of the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) output to the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200). The first sub-light (401a) is adjacent to the first microphone (103a) of the display (130). The first sub-optical member (211) can be generated from at least one first pixel placed in the first region (130a) and output to the outside through the first sub-optical member (211) which forms the first output surface (501) of the optical member (200). The second sub-light (401b) can be generated from at least one second pixel placed in the second region (130b) of the display (130) which is symmetrical with respect to the first pixel with respect to the folding axis and output to the outside through the fourth sub-optical member (221) which forms the first output surface (501) of the optical member (200).

[0153] According to one embodiment, as in operation 1411, when a user speaks toward at least one of the second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), and fourth microphone (103d) of the first type of foldable electronic device (or, the second sidewall portion of the first housing (110) where the second microphone (103b) is placed (e.g., the second sidewall portion (110b) of FIG. 3), or the sixth sidewall portion of the second housing (120) where the third microphone (103c) and fourth microphone (103d) are placed (e.g., the sixth sidewall portion (120b) of FIG. 3), the first notification can be displayed by transmitting the first light (4021) outward through a part of the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200) adjacent to at least one of the second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), and fourth microphone (103d). In a folded state, the device can display a first notification through a first light (4021) comprising at least one of a third sub-light (402a) and a fourth sub-light (402b) that is output to a first output surface (501) of an optical member (200). The third sub-light (402a) may be generated from at least one first pixel disposed in a first area (130a) of the display (130) adjacent to the first microphone (103a) and may be transmitted outward through a second sub-optical member (212) that forms a second output surface (502) of the optical member (200). The fourth sub-light (402b) may be generated from at least one second pixel disposed in a second area (130b) of the display (130) that is symmetrical with respect to the first pixel with respect to the folding axis and may be transmitted outward through a fifth sub-optical member (222) that forms a second output surface (502) of the optical member (200). It is possible.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the first notification may be implemented by animation playback using the first light (4011) of FIG. 14a or the first light (4021) of FIG. 14b. The first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with the first light (4011, 4021) having a length corresponding to (or proportional to) the volume of the user's voice.

[0155] According to one embodiment, in each of the 1402 operation and the 1412 operation, the first type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification indicating that the process of processing a command included in the received user's utterance (In progress) is underway. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification indicating that the process of identifying the user's intention from the user's utterance and determining an action corresponding to the user's utterance is underway. For example, the first type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification having a length proportional to the speed (or amount processed) of processing the command included in the received user's utterance. For example, the first type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification having the same length as the output surface of an optical member adjacent to the microphone where the user's voice is received.

[0156] According to one embodiment, as in operation 1402, a second notification may be displayed by transmitting a second light (4012) having the same length as the first emission surface (501) through the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the first microphone (103a) to the outside. The first foldable electronic device may display a second notification through a second light (4012) comprising at least one of a first sub-light (401a) and a second sub-light (401b) output to the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200) when in a folded state. The first sub-light (401a) can be generated from a plurality of first pixels positioned at one edge of the first region (130a) of the display (130) adjacent to the first microphone (103a) and transmitted outward through a first sub-optical member (211) forming the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200). The first sub-light (401a) can be output outward in a long manner along the longitudinal direction of the first sub-optical member (211). The second sub-light (401b) can be generated from a plurality of second pixels positioned at one edge of the second region (130b) of the display (130) symmetrical with respect to the first pixel with respect to the folding axis and transmitted outward through a fourth sub-optical member (221) forming the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200). The second sub-light (401b) can be output outwardly along the length direction of the fourth sub-optical member (221).

[0157] According to one embodiment, as in operation 1412, a second notification may be displayed by transmitting a second light (4022) having the same length as the second output surface (502) (e.g., a length perpendicular to the folding axis (F)) through at least one of the second microphone (103b), the third microphone (103c), and the fourth microphone (103d) (or through the second output surface (502) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the second microphone (103b) to the outside. In the folded state, the first foldable electronic device may display the second notification through the second light (4022) comprising at least one of the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) output to the second output surface (502) of the optical member (200). The first sub-light (401a) is the first of the display (130) adjacent to the second microphone (103b). The first sub-light (401a) can be transmitted outward through a second sub-optical member (212) that is generated from a plurality of first pixels positioned at the other edge of the region (130a) and forms the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200). The first sub-light (401a) can be output outward in a long direction along the length direction of the second sub-optical member (212) (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (F). The second sub-light (401b) can be transmitted outward through a fifth sub-optical member (222) that is generated from a plurality of second pixels positioned at the other edge of the second region (130b) of the display (130) which is symmetrical with respect to the first pixel and the folding axis (F), and forms the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200). The second sub-light (401b) can be output outward in a long direction along the length direction of the fifth sub-optical member (22).

[0158] According to one embodiment, in each of the 1403 operation and the 1413 operation, the first type of foldable electronic device can perform a determined operation in response to a command included in the user's utterance. For example, if the determined operation is content playback, the first type of foldable electronic device can perform the operation of playing content through a speaker and provide a third notification to the user that is proportional to the volume of the content. For example, if the determined operation is an operation related to a voice assistance service, it can output feedback voice data for the user's voice command through a speaker and provide a third notification to the user that is proportional to the volume of the feedback voice data.

[0159] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can provide a third notification to a user by transmitting a third light (4013, 4023) generated from a first display (130) to the outside through at least a portion of the emission surface (500) of an optical member (200) while the electronic device is folded. The first type of foldable electronic device can implement a third notification using the third light on an optical member (200) at a position corresponding to a speaker (102) or receiver (127) placed adjacent to a microphone (103) that recognizes the user's voice.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the third notification may be implemented by playing an animation using a third light (4013, 4023). The third notification may be displayed on an optical member (200) using an animation using a third light (1003) having a length proportional to the sound level. For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may display the third notification through a third light (4013, 4023) having a length proportional to the sound level of the content or the sound level of the feedback voice data while the electronic device is folded.

[0161] According to one embodiment, a third notification may be displayed by transmitting a third light (4013) to the outside through the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the first microphone (103a), as in operation 1403. The first foldable electronic device may display a third notification through a third light (4013) comprising at least one of a first sub-light (401a) and a second sub-light (401b) output to the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200) when in a folded state. The first sub-light (401a) may be generated from at least one first pixel placed at one edge of the first region (130a) of the display (130) adjacent to the first microphone (103a) and transmitted to the outside through a first sub-optical member (211) that forms the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200). The second sub-light (401b) is generated at least one second pixel positioned at one edge of the second region (130b) of the display (130) which is symmetrical with respect to the first pixel and the folding axis (F), and can be transmitted outward through a fourth sub-optical member (221) that forms the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200).

[0162] According to one embodiment, as in operation 1413, a second notification can be displayed by transmitting a third light (4023) to the outside through at least one of the second microphone (103b), the third microphone (103c), and the fourth microphone (103d) (or through the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the second microphone (103b). When the first foldable electronic device is folded, a third notification can be displayed through a third light (4023) comprising at least one of the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) transmitted through the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200). The first sub-light (401a) is generated from at least one first pixel placed at the other edge of the first area (130a) of the display (130) adjacent to the second microphone (103b) and the second of the optical member (200). The second sub-optical member (212) forming the emission surface (502) can be transmitted to the outside. The second sub-light (401b) is generated at least one second pixel positioned at the other edge of the second region (130b) of the display (130) which is symmetrical with respect to the first pixel and the folding axis (F), and can be transmitted to the outside through the fifth sub-optical member (222) forming the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200).

[0163] FIGS. 15a and FIGS. 15b are drawings illustrating a method of providing notification based on a speaker and a microphone of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIGS. 15a is a drawing illustrating a method of providing notification in a folded state of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, in which a user's voice is received through a first microphone (103a), and FIGS. 15b is a drawing illustrating a method of providing notification in a folded state of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, in which a user's voice is received through at least one of a second microphone (103b), a third microphone (103c), and a fourth microphone (103d).

[0164] Each of the first notification operation (e.g., operation 1501 in FIG. 15a, operation 1311 in FIG. 15b), the second notification operation (e.g., operation 1502 in FIG. 15a, operation 1512 in FIG. 15b), and the third notification operation (e.g., operation 1503 in FIG. 15a, operation 1513 in FIG. 15b) of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 15a and FIG. 15b may be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of the first notification operation (operation 1401, operation 1411), the second notification operation (operation 1402, operation 1412), and the third notification operation (operation 1403, operation 1413) described above in FIG. 14a and FIG. 14b. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0165] Referring to FIG. 15a and FIG. 15b, in each of operation 1501 and operation 1511, a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can detect a user's voice input to at least one of the first microphone (103a), the second microphone (103b), the third microphone (103c), and the fourth microphone (103d) in a situation where at least one of the first microphone (103a), the second microphone (103b), the third microphone (103c), and the fourth microphone (103d) is utilized.

[0166] According to one embodiment, a first notification confirming the reception of a user's voice can be provided to the user by transmitting a first light (4041, 4051) through at least one emission surface (501, 502, 503, 504, 505) of an optical member (200) adjacent to a microphone into which the user's voice is input. For example, as in operation 1501 of FIG. 15a, when a user speaks toward the first microphone (103a) of the second type of foldable electronic device (or the side wall of the third housing (763) where the first microphone (103a) is placed), the first notification may be displayed by transmitting the first light (4041) to the outside through at least a portion of the fourth exit surface (504) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the first microphone (103a). When the second foldable electronic device is folded, the second foldable electronic device may display the first notification through the first light (4041), which includes the fourth side light (404) transmitted through at least a portion of the fourth exit surface (504) of the optical member (200). The fourth side light (404) is generated from at least one pixel placed in the folding area (130c) of the display (130) adjacent to the first microphone (103a) and is optical It can be transmitted to the outside through a sixth sub-optical member (e.g., the sixth sub-optical member (731) of FIG. 7b) forming the fourth exit surface (504) of the member (200).

[0167] For example, as in operation 1511 of FIG. 15b, when a user speaks toward at least one of the second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), and fourth microphone (103d) of the second type of foldable electronic device (or, the side wall portion of the second housing (762) where the second microphone (103b) is placed, and / or the sixth side wall portion of the third housing (763) where the third microphone (103c) and fourth microphone (103d) are placed, the first notification may be displayed by transmitting the first light (4051) outward through a portion of the second emission surface (502) and / or the fifth emission surface (505) of the optical member (200) adjacent to at least one of the second microphone (103b), third microphone (103c), and fourth microphone (103d). When the second type of foldable electronic device is in a folded state, the second of the optical member (200) A first notification can be displayed through a first light (4051) comprising at least one of a second side light (402) transmitted through an emission surface (502) and a fifth side light (405) transmitted from at least a portion of a fifth emission surface (505) of an optical member (200). The second side light (402) may be generated from at least one second pixel disposed in a second region (130b) of the display (130) adjacent to the second microphone (103b) and at least one first pixel disposed in a first region (130a) of the display (130) symmetrical with respect to the folding axis with respect to the second pixel, and transmitted outward through the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200). The fifth side light (405) may be generated from at least one of a folding region (130c) of the display (130) adjacent to the third microphone (103c) and the fourth microphone (103d). It can be generated in the third pixel and transmitted to the outside through the fifth emission surface (505) of the optical member (200).

[0168] According to one embodiment, in each of the 1502 operation and the 1512 operation, the second type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification indicating the progress (in progress) of processing a command included in the received user's utterance. The second type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification having a length proportional to the speed (or amount processed) of processing the command included in the received user's utterance. Alternatively, the second type of foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification having the same length as the output surface of an optical member adjacent to the microphone where the user's voice is received. The second notification may be implemented using a second light (4042, 4052) that is longer than the first light (4041, 4051) that implements the first notification.

[0169] For example, as in the operation of FIG. 15a, a second notification can be displayed through a second light (4042) comprising at least one of a fourth side light (404) transmitted through a fourth exit surface (504) of an optical member (200) adjacent to the first microphone (103a), and a first side light (401) transmitted through a first exit surface (501) that overlaps the fourth exit surface (504) and the first housing (761). The second light (4042) comprising at least one of the first side light (401) and the fourth side light (404) can be transmitted outward along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (761) (e.g., the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the folding axis).

[0170] For example, as in operation 1512 of FIG. 15b, a second notification can be displayed through a second light (4052) comprising at least one of a second side light (402) transmitted through a second exit surface (502) of an optical member (200) adjacent to a second microphone (103b), and a fifth side light (405) transmitted through a fifth exit surface (505) adjacent to at least one of a third microphone (103c) and a fourth microphone (103d). The second light (4052) comprising at least one of the second side light (402) and the fifth side light (405) can be output outwardly along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (761) (e.g., the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the folding axis).

[0171] According to one embodiment, in each of the 1503 operation and the 1513 operation, the second type of foldable electronic device can perform an operation determined in response to a command included in the user's utterance.

[0172] According to one embodiment, a third notification can be provided to a user by transmitting a third light (4043, 4053) generated from a first display (130) to the outside through at least a portion of the emission surface (501, 502) of an optical member (200) while the electronic device is folded. A third notification can be implemented using the third light on an optical member (200) at a position corresponding to a speaker (102) or receiver (127) placed adjacent to a microphone (103) that recognizes the user's voice.

[0173] For example, as in operation 1503 of FIG. 15a, the third light (4043) can be transmitted outward through the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the speaker (102) so that the third notification can be provided to the user. When the second foldable electronic device is in a folded state, the third notification can be displayed through the third light (4043), which is the first side light (401) output to the first emission surface (501) of the optical member (200).

[0174] For example, as in operation 1513 of FIG. 15b, the third light (4053) can be transmitted outward through the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the receiver (127) so that the third notification can be provided to the user. When the second foldable electronic device is in a folded state, the third notification can be displayed through the third light (4053), which is the second side light (402) transmitted through the second emission surface (502) of the optical member (200).

[0175] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing the operation method of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0176] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 16, a method of operation of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be configured such that when at least one instruction (or a plurality of instructions) stored in the memory of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., a memory mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31) is executed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31), the foldable electronic device performs a specified operation (e.g., at least one of operations 1601 through 1607). According to one embodiment, operations 1601 through 1607 performed by the processor may be executed sequentially, at least two operations may be executed in parallel, at least some operations may be executed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 1602 may be executed before operation 1601, or operation 1603 may be omitted.

[0177] In operation 1601, a foldable electronic device (or processor, hereinafter described as foldable electronic device (100), replaceable with processor operation) (100) according to one embodiment may receive (or detect, confirm) a user's voice input event. The user's voice input event may include at least one of any utterance or a pre-specified trigger word.

[0178] In operation 1602, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to perform foldable hinge angle detection. For example, in operation 1602, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to collect sensor information corresponding to the folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device (100). The foldable hinge angle detection operation may include an operation to detect the degree of folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device. In this regard, the foldable electronic device may include at least one of an angular velocity sensor, a Hall sensor, and an encoder capable of detecting the foldable hinge angle.

[0179] The foldable electronic device (100) can determine whether the state of the electronic device (foldable electronic device (100)) is in a folded state (or when folded). For example, the folded state of the first type of foldable electronic device may be a state in which the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) are in contact with each other, or a state in which the shortest separation distance between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) is within a first distance set (e.g., within 10 cm, e.g., within 2 mm). For example, the folded state of the first type of foldable electronic device may include a state in which the angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) is a first angle (e.g., within 90 degrees, e.g., within 0 degrees).

[0180] If the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is not in a folded state (if NO in operation 1602), in operation 1603, the foldable electronic device (100) may be set to perform a designated function or maintain the turn-off state of the display. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may perform a designated function of executing a user's voice command while the electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0181] In operation 1604, if the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in a folded state (or, when folded) (if YES in operation 1602), the electronic device can obtain the user's location based on the received user's voice input event.

[0182] In operation 1605, the foldable electronic device (100) may provide the user with a first notification confirming the reception of the user's voice input. The foldable electronic device may provide the user with the first notification by outputting a first light from the display (130) through an optical member (200) based on the user's location and / or the location of the microphone that received the user's voice.

[0183] In operation 1606, the foldable electronic device may provide the user with a second notification indicating the process (in progress) of processing an input event included in the received user's utterance. The foldable electronic device may provide the user with the second notification by outputting a second light from the display (130) through an optical member (200) based on the user's location and / or the location of the microphone that received the user's voice.

[0184] In operation 1607, the foldable electronic device may perform a determined action in response to an input event included in the user's speech. The foldable electronic device may provide a third notification to the user indicating the execution of the determined action. The foldable electronic device may provide the third notification to the user by outputting a third light from the display (130) through an optical member (200), based on the user's location and / or the location of a speaker that outputs feedback voice data corresponding to the user's input event.

[0185] FIG. 17a is a drawing illustrating a method for providing a notification displayed at the location of a first key input member of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. In FIG. 17a <1701> The drawing is merely illustrated in an unfolded state to explain the location of light emitted from the display in a folded state, but is substantially a drawing representing the area through which light is transmitted in the folded state of the electronic device. The first light (4031) and the second light (4032) in FIG. 17a may correspond (or, substitute, part of) the third side light (403) described earlier in FIG. 6a and 6b.

[0186] Referring to FIG. 17a, in operation 1701, a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may display a first notification that induces user input at a location adjacent to the first key input member (651) when utilizing the first key input member (651). The first type of foldable electronic device may provide a first notification to the user that guides the location of the fingerprint sensor in response to (or in response to) a user's fingerprint authentication event when the electronic device is folded. The first type of foldable electronic device may display a first notification that induces user input when fingerprint authentication (or, recognition) is required and / or fingerprint registration is required when the electronic device is in a folded state. For example, the first type of electronic device may display the first notification by outputting a first light (4031) through an optical member (200) corresponding to the first key input member (651) which is used as a fingerprint sensor placed on the side of the first housing (110). The first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a length corresponding to the first key input member (651). The first notification may be implemented as animation playback using the first light (4031) alone or as animation playback using the first light (4031) and sound effects.

[0187] According to one embodiment, a first type of electronic device may generate a first light (4031) capable of displaying a first notification by activating (or turning on) at least some of the pixels among a plurality of pixels located adjacent to the first key input member (651) in a folded state. For example, a fifth sub-light (403a) may be generated by activating at least one first pixel placed in the first area (130a) of the display (130) located adjacent to the first key input member (651). The fifth sub-light (403a) may be transmitted outward through a part of the third sub-optical member (213) of the first optical member (210). A sixth sub-light (403b) may be generated by activating at least one second pixel in the second area (130b) that is symmetric with respect to the folding axis (F) with respect to the first pixel generating the fifth sub-light (403a). The sixth sub-light (403b) may be transmitted outward through a portion of the sixth sub-optical member (223) of the second optical member (220). The first type of electronic device may provide a first notification to the user by transmitting the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b) outward through a portion of the third emission surface (503), which is a stacked form of the third sub-optical member (213) and the sixth sub-optical member (223) in a folded state. The first notification may be implemented using at least one of the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b), taking into account the intensity of the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b) and / or the user's preference. For example, the first notification may be implemented as an animation using the color of the fifth sub-light (403a) or the sixth sub-light (403b). For example, the first notification may be implemented as an animation using a first light (4031) mixed with a fifth sub-light (403a) of a first color and a sixth sub-light (403b) of a second color that is the same as or different from the first color.

[0188] In operation 1702, the first type of electronic device can detect user input on the first key input member (651) in a folded state. For example, the processor of the electronic device can detect user touch input through the first key input member (651). The first type of electronic device can display a notification corresponding to feedback through the optical member (200) when the user presses the first key input member (651) in a folded state. The notification corresponding to feedback can be implemented by light generated from the display (130) in the folded state of the electronic device being transmitted through the emission surface (e.g., the third emission surface (503)) of the optical member (200) adjacent to the first key input member (651).

[0189] In operation 1703, the first type of electronic device may display a second notification in response to user input while in a folded state. The second notification may be implemented at the same location as the first notification or at a different location when the user's touch input ends. For example, the second notification may be implemented with a second light (4032) of the same or different color as the first light (4031) implementing the first notification. For example, the second notification may be implemented with a second light (4032) of a different length than the first light (4031) implementing the first notification. For example, the second notification may be implemented with a second light (4032) of a longer length than the first light (4031) implementing the first notification.

[0190] According to one embodiment, a first type of electronic device may display a second notification based on whether the user's fingerprint authentication is successful. When the user's fingerprint authentication is successful, the first type of electronic device may display a second notification corresponding to success on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) by transmitting a second light (4032), which includes a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b), through the optical member (200) in the folded state. When the user's fingerprint authentication fails, the first type of electronic device may display a second notification corresponding to failure on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) by transmitting a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) through the optical member (200) in the folded state. For example, the second notification corresponding to fingerprint authentication success and the second notification corresponding to fingerprint authentication failure may be implemented with second light (4032) of different colors. For example, a second notification corresponding to a successful fingerprint authentication and a second notification corresponding to a failed fingerprint authentication can be implemented with a second light (4032) of different lengths.

[0191] According to one embodiment, a first type of electronic device may display a second notification based on whether the user's fingerprint registration is successful. When the user's fingerprint registration is successful, the first type of electronic device may display a second notification corresponding to success on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) by transmitting a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) through the optical member (200) in the folded state. When the user's fingerprint registration fails, the first type of electronic device may display a second notification corresponding to failure on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) by emitting a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) through the optical member (200) in the folded state. For example, the second notification corresponding to fingerprint registration success and the second notification corresponding to fingerprint registration failure may be implemented with light of different colors. For example, a second notification corresponding to a successful fingerprint registration and a second notification corresponding to a failed fingerprint registration can be implemented with a second light (4032) of different lengths.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the second notification may be implemented as animation playback using the second light (4032) alone or as animation playback using the second light (4032) and sound effects.

[0193] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device may display a fingerprint recognition progress rate or a fingerprint registration progress rate based on the ratio of fingerprints that have been recognized, through at least one of the first emission surface (501), the second emission surface (502), and the third emission surface (503) of the optical member (200). For example, as the ratio of fingerprints that have been recognized increases in the folded state of the first type of foldable electronic device, the length of the third light output through the third emission surface (503) may increase. The third light may be light generated from the display (130) that is transmitted to the outside through the optical member (200).

[0194] FIG. 17b is a drawing illustrating a method for providing a notification displayed at the location of a first key input member of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. The second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 17b may have the same or similar structure as the second type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b. At least some description of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 17b may be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of the configurations mentioned above in FIG. 7a and FIG. 1711, 1712, and 1713 operations of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 17b may each be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of 1701, 1702, and 1703 operations described above in FIG. 17a. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted. The first light (4031) and the second light (4032) in FIG. 17b may correspond (or, substitute, part of) the third side light (403) described earlier in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b.

[0195] Referring to FIG. 17b, in operation 1711, a second type electronic device according to one embodiment may provide a first notification to the user that guides the location of the fingerprint sensor in response to (or in response to) the user's fingerprint event when the electronic device is folded. The second type electronic device may display a first notification that induces user input at a location corresponding to the fingerprint sensor when fingerprint authentication (or recognition) is required and / or fingerprint registration is required. For example, the second type electronic device may display the first notification by outputting a first light (4031) through an eighth sub-optical member (733) of an optical member (200) corresponding to a first key input member (651) used as a fingerprint sensor disposed on the side of the third housing (763). The first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a length corresponding to the first key input member (651). The first notification can be implemented as animation playback using the first light (4031) alone or as animation playback using the first light (4031) and sound effects.

[0196] According to one embodiment, a first light (4031) capable of displaying a first notification can be generated by activating (or turning on) at least some of the pixels among a plurality of pixels located adjacent to the first key input member (651) in a folded state of the second type of electronic device. The light generated by at least one pixel of the display can be transmitted outward through the eighth sub-optical member (733) of the optical member (200). The first light (4031) generated by at least one pixel of the display can be transmitted outward through at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) of the eighth sub-optical member (733) so that the first notification can be displayed.

[0197] In operation 1712, the second type of electronic device can detect a user's touch input to the first key input member (651) in a folded state.

[0198] In operation 1713, the second type of electronic device may display a second notification in response to user input while in a folded state. For example, the second type of electronic device may display a second notification based on whether the user's fingerprint authentication is successful. For example, the second type of electronic device may display a second notification based on whether the user's fingerprint registration is successful.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the 1711 operation, the 1712 operation, and / or the 1713 operation may be applied to a third type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b. The third type of foldable electronic device may implement a first notification and / or a second notification regarding fingerprint recognition and fingerprint registration on the third output surface (503) by transmitting light (403) near the first key input member (651) through the third output surface (503) of the optical member (200).

[0200] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a fingerprint authentication method for a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0201] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, FIGS. 17a, FIG. 17b, and FIG. 18, a fingerprint authentication method for a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be configured such that when at least one instruction (or a plurality of instructions) stored in the memory of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., a memory mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31) is executed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31), the foldable electronic device performs a specified operation (e.g., at least one of operations 1801 to 1807). According to one embodiment, operations 1801 to 1807 performed by the processor may be executed sequentially, at least two operations may be executed in parallel, at least some operations may be executed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 1802 may be executed before operation 1801, or operation 1803 may be omitted.

[0202] In operation 1801, a foldable electronic device (or processor, hereinafter described as the foldable electronic device (100), which can be replaced by the processor operation) (100) according to one embodiment may receive a fingerprint authentication (or biometric authentication) event request. The fingerprint authentication event may be received (or requested) when performing at least one of an application associated with unlocking the foldable electronic device (100), entering a password, making a financial payment, a financial transaction, and / or verifying the identity of the user.

[0203] In operation 1802, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to perform foldable hinge angle detection. For example, in operation 1802, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to collect sensor information corresponding to the folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device (100). The foldable hinge angle detection operation may include an operation to detect the degree of folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device. In this regard, the foldable electronic device may include at least one of an angular velocity sensor, a Hall sensor, and an encoder capable of detecting the foldable hinge angle.

[0204] The foldable electronic device (100) can check whether the state of the electronic device (foldable electronic device (100)) is in a folded state. For example, the folded state may be a state in which the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) are in contact with each other, or a state in which the shortest separation distance between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) is within a first distance set (e.g., within 10 cm, e.g., within 2 mm). For example, the folded state may include a state in which the angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) is a first angle (e.g., within 90 degrees, e.g., within 0 degrees).

[0205] If the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is not in a folded state (in which case NO is in operation 1802), in operation 1803, the foldable electronic device (100) may be set to perform a designated function or maintain the turn-off state of the display. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may perform a designated function of performing fingerprint authentication through the display (130) when the electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0206] In operation 1804, when the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in a folded state (when YES in operation 1802), the electronic device may output a first light (4031) that guides the location of the user's input to an area corresponding to the location of the fingerprint sensor. For example, the foldable electronic device may display a first notification by outputting the first light (4031) through an optical member (200) corresponding to a first key input member (651) used as a fingerprint sensor. The first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a length corresponding to the first key input member (651) (or the same length, similar length). The first notification may be implemented as animation playback using the first light (4031) alone, or as animation playback using the first light (4031) and sound effects.

[0207] In operation 1805, the electronic device detects user input to the first key input member (651) in a folded state and can determine whether fingerprint authentication is successful in response to the user input.

[0208] In operation 1806, if the foldable electronic device determines that fingerprint authentication has failed (in the case of NO of operation 1805), the electronic device may provide a second notification corresponding to fingerprint authentication failure (e.g., animation playback using the second light (4032) alone, animation playback using the second light (4032) and sound effects) to the user on at least a portion of the third output surface (503) of the optical member (200) corresponding to the first key input member (651). The foldable electronic device may display the second notification corresponding to fingerprint authentication failure by outputting the second light (4032) corresponding to fingerprint authentication failure generated from the display through the third output surface (503) of the optical member (200).

[0209] In operation 1807, when the foldable electronic device determines that fingerprint authentication is successful (in the case of YES in operation 1805), the electronic device may provide a second notification corresponding to fingerprint authentication success (e.g., animation playback using the second light (4032) alone, animation playback using the second light (4032) and sound effects) to the user on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) of the optical member (200) corresponding to the first key input member (651). The foldable electronic device may display the second notification corresponding to fingerprint authentication success by outputting the second light (4032) corresponding to fingerprint authentication success generated from the display through the third emission surface (503) of the optical member.

[0210] FIG. 19a is a diagram illustrating a notification control method displayed at the location of a second key input member of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. In FIG. 19a <1901> The drawing is illustrated in an unfolded state of the electronic device to explain the location of light emitted from the display in a folded state, but in reality, it represents the area where light is emitted from the electronic device in a folded state. The first light (4031) and the second light (4032) in FIG. 19a may correspond (or, substitute, part of) the third side light (403) described earlier in FIG. 6a and 6b.

[0211] Referring to FIG. 19a, in operation 1901, a first type electronic device according to one embodiment may display a first notification that induces user input in a situation where a second key input member (652) (or key button) is utilized in response to an operation event of an audio device that outputs sound. The first type foldable electronic device may display a first notification that induces user input when it is necessary to adjust the font size, brightness, or volume of the second display (e.g., the second display (131) of FIG. 2) displayed on the second display while the electronic device is folded. For example, the first type electronic device may display the first notification by outputting a first light (4031) through an optical member (200) corresponding to the second key input member (652) disposed on the side of the first housing (110). The first notification may be implemented as animation playback using the first light (4031) alone or as animation playback using the first light (4031) and sound effects. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) corresponding to the second key input member (652). For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) proportional to the current volume size. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) proportional to the current brightness of the second display. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) proportional to the current character size of the second display.

[0212] According to one embodiment, a first type of electronic device may generate a first light (4031) capable of displaying a first notification by activating (or turning on) at least one first pixel among a plurality of pixels located adjacent to the second key input member (652) in a folded state. For example, a fifth sub-light (403a) may be generated by activating at least one first pixel placed in the first area (130a) of the display (130) located adjacent to the second key input member (652). The fifth sub-light (403a) may be transmitted outward through a part of the third sub-optical member (213) of the first optical member (210). A sixth sub-light (403b) may be generated by activating at least one second pixel in the second area (130b) that is symmetric with respect to the folding axis (F) with respect to the first pixel generating the fifth sub-light (403a). The sixth sub-light (403b) may be transmitted outward through a portion of the sixth sub-optical member (223) of the second optical member (220). The first type of electronic device may display a first notification by emitting the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b) outward through a portion of the third emission surface (503), which is a stacked form of the third sub-optical member (213) and the sixth sub-optical member (223) in a folded state. The first notification may be implemented using a first light (4031) comprising at least one of the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b), taking into account the intensity of the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b) and / or the user's preference. For example, the first notification may be implemented as an animation using the color of the fifth sub-light (403a) or the sixth sub-light (403b). For example, the first notification may be implemented as an animation using a first light (4031) mixed with a fifth sub-light (403a) of a first color and a sixth sub-light (403b) of a second color that is the same as or different from the first color.

[0213] In operation 1902, the first type of electronic device can detect user input on the second key input member (652) in a folded state. For example, the processor of the electronic device can detect user touch input (or, press, apply) on the up area or down area of ​​the second key input member (652).

[0214] In operation 1903, the first type of electronic device may display a second notification in response to user input on the second key input member (652) while in a folded state. The second notification may be implemented at the same location as the first notification or at a different location when the user's press on the second key input member (652) ends. The second notification may be implemented with a second light (4032) of the same or a different color as the first notification. The second notification may be implemented with a different length than the first notification.

[0215] According to one embodiment, a first type electronic device may display a second notification of a second length (19L2) longer than a first length (19L1) based on a user's press on the up area of ​​a second key input member (652). A first type electronic device may display a second notification of a second length (19L2) on at least a portion of a third output surface (503) by transmitting a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) of a second length (19L2) through an optical member (200) in a folded state of the electronic device based on a user's press on the up area of ​​the first type electronic device. For example, in a first type foldable electronic device, as the number of presses or the pressing time of the up area of ​​the second key input member (652) in a folded state increases, the length of the second light (4032) output through the third output surface (503) may increase.

[0216] According to one embodiment, a first type electronic device may display a second notification of a third length shorter than the first length (19L1) based on a user's press on the down area of ​​the second key input member (652). Based on a user's press on the down area of ​​the first type electronic device, a second notification of a third length shorter than the first length (19L1) may be displayed on at least a portion of the third output surface (503) by transmitting a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) of the third length through the optical member (200) in the folded state of the electronic device. For example, in the first type foldable electronic device, as the number of presses or the press time of the down area of ​​the second key input member (652) in the folded state increases, the length of the light output through the third output surface (503) may increase.

[0217] According to one embodiment, a second notification corresponding to an up area press and a second notification corresponding to a down area press can be implemented with light of different colors. For example, a second notification corresponding to a successful fingerprint authentication and a second notification corresponding to a failed fingerprint authentication can be implemented with second light (4032) of different colors with different lengths. According to one embodiment, the second notification can be implemented as animation playback using the second light (4032) alone or as animation playback using the light (403) and sound effects.

[0218] FIG. 19b is a drawing illustrating a notification control method displayed at the fingerprint sensor location of a second type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. The second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 19b may have the same or similar structure as the second type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b. At least some description of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 19b may be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of the configurations mentioned above in FIG. 7a and FIG. 1911, 1912, and 1913 operations of the second type of foldable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 19b may each be supplemented or replaced by the descriptions of 1901, 1902, and 1903 operations described above in FIG. 19a. Accordingly, redundant descriptions are omitted. The first light (4031) and the second light (4032) in FIG. 19b may correspond (or, substitute, part of) the third side light (403) described earlier in FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b.

[0219] Referring to FIG. 19b, in operation 1911, a second type electronic device according to one embodiment may display a first notification that induces user input in a situation where the second key input member (652) is utilized in response to an operation event of an audio device that outputs sound. A first type foldable electronic device may display a first notification that induces user input when it is necessary to adjust the font size, brightness, or volume of the second display (e.g., the second display (131) of FIG. 2) displayed on the second display while the electronic device is folded. For example, a second type electronic device may display the first notification by outputting light (403) through the eighth sub-optical member (733) of the optical member (200) corresponding to the second key input member (652) disposed on the side of the third housing (763). The first notification may be implemented as animation playback using light alone or as animation playback and sound effects. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) corresponding to the second key input member (652). For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) proportional to the current volume size. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) proportional to the current brightness of the second display. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) with a first length (19L1) proportional to the current character size of the second display.

[0220] According to one embodiment, light (403) capable of displaying a first notification can be generated by activating (or turning on) at least some of the pixels among a plurality of pixels located adjacent to the second key input member (652) in a folded state of the second type of electronic device. The light generated by at least one pixel of the display can be transmitted outward through the eighth sub-optical member (733) of the optical member (200). The light generated by at least one pixel of the display can be transmitted outward through at least a portion of the third emission surface (503) of the eighth sub-optical member (733) so that the first notification can be displayed.

[0221] In operation 1912, the second type of electronic device can detect user input on the second key input member (652) in a folded state. For example, the processor of the electronic device can detect user touch input (or, press, apply) on the up area or down area of ​​the second key input member (652).

[0222] In operation 1913, the second type of electronic device may display a second notification in response to user input on the second key input member (652) in a folded state. For example, the second type of electronic device may display a second notification of a second length (19L2) longer than the first length (19L1) based on a user's press on the up area of ​​the second key input member (652). The first type of electronic device may display a second notification of a third length (19L3) shorter than the first length (19L1) based on a user's press on the down area of ​​the second key input member (652).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the 1911 operation, the 1912 operation, and / or the 1913 operation may be applied to the third type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b. The third type of foldable electronic device may implement a first notification and / or a second notification regarding text size adjustment, brightness adjustment, and volume size adjustment displayed on the second display on the third output surface (503) by transmitting light to the vicinity of the second key input member (652) through the third output surface (503) of the optical member (200).

[0224] FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating a volume control method for a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0225] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, FIGS. 19a, FIG. 19b, and FIG. 20, a volume control method for a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be configured such that when at least one instruction (or a plurality of instructions) stored in the memory of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., a memory mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31) is executed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31), the foldable electronic device performs a specified operation (e.g., at least one of operations 2001 to 2008). According to one embodiment, operations 2001 to 2008 performed by the processor may be executed sequentially, at least two operations may be executed in parallel, at least some operations may be executed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 2002 may be executed before operation 2001, or operation 2003 may be omitted.

[0226] In operation 2001, a foldable electronic device (or processor, described below as the foldable electronic device (100), which can be replaced by the processor operation) (100) according to one embodiment can check the operation of an audio device (e.g., earphones, speaker) that outputs sound. The foldable electronic device can receive a sound output request to an external device (or earphones) or speaker (e.g., speaker (102) of FIGS. 1 and 3).

[0227] In operation 2002, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to perform foldable hinge angle detection. For example, in operation 2002, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to collect sensor information corresponding to the folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device (100). The foldable hinge angle detection operation may include an operation to detect the degree of folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device. In this regard, the foldable electronic device may include at least one of an angular velocity sensor, a Hall sensor, and an encoder capable of detecting the foldable hinge angle.

[0228] The foldable electronic device (100) can check whether the state of the electronic device (foldable electronic device (100)) is in a folded state. For example, the folded state may be a state in which the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) are in contact with each other, or a state in which the shortest separation distance between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) is within a first distance set (e.g., within 10 cm, e.g., within 2 mm). For example, the folded state may include a state in which the angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) is a first angle (e.g., within 90 degrees, e.g., within 0 degrees).

[0229] If the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is not in a folded state (if NO in operation 2002), in operation 2003, the foldable electronic device (100) may be set to perform a designated function or maintain the turn-off state of the display. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may perform a designated function of performing volume adjustment through the display when the electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0230] In operation 2004, if the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in a folded state (in the case of YES in operation 2002), the electronic device may output light that guides the position of the user's input to an area corresponding to the position of the second key input member (652). For example, the foldable electronic device may display a first notification by outputting light (403) through an optical member (200) corresponding to the second key input member (652) used for volume adjustment. The first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) corresponding to the second key input member (652) by light (403) of a first length (19L1) proportional to the current volume size. The first notification may be implemented as animation playback using light (403) alone or as animation playback using light (403) and sound effects.

[0231] In operation 2005, the foldable electronic device can detect whether there is user input (e.g., pressing, applying) on ​​the up area of ​​the second key input member (652) in the folded state.

[0232] In operation 2006, the foldable electronic device responds to a user's press on the up area of ​​the second key input member (652) (in the case of YES in operation 2005), and a second notification of a second length (19L2) longer than the first length (19L1) may be displayed. Based on the user's press on the up area, the foldable electronic device may transmit a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) through the optical member (200) in the folded state of the electronic device to the second length (19L2). The foldable electronic device may display a second notification of a second length (19L2) longer than the first length (19L1) on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503).

[0233] In operation 2007, the foldable electronic device can detect whether there is user input (e.g., pressing, applying) on ​​the down area of ​​the second key input member (652) in the folded state. If there is no user input on the down area of ​​the second key input member (652) in the folded state, the foldable electronic device can branch back to operation 2004 and perform the following operations.

[0234] In operation 2008, the foldable electronic device responds to a user's press on the down area of ​​the second key input member (652) (in the case of YES in operation 2007), and a second notification of a third length (19L3) shorter than the first length (19L1) may be displayed. Based on the user's press on the down area, the foldable electronic device may transmit a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) through the optical member (200) in the folded state of the electronic device to the third length (19L3). The foldable electronic device may display a second notification of a third length (19L3) shorter than the first length (19L1) on at least a portion of the third emission surface (503).

[0235] FIGS. 21a, FIGS. 21b, and FIGS. 21c are drawings illustrating a notification control method displayed near a connector port of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 21b is a drawing that shows the electronic device in an unfolded state only to explain the position of light emitted from the display in the folded state, but substantially represents the area where light is emitted from the electronic device in the folded state. The first light (4011) and the second light (4012) in FIG. 19a may correspond (or, replace, part of) the first side light (401) described above in FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b.

[0236] Referring to FIG. 21a, in operations 2101 and 2102, a first type of electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may display a first notification that detects user input when a situation occurs in which the electronic device (100) utilizes the connector port (107) while in a folded state (or when the electronic device is in a folded state while utilizing the connector port (107). The first type of electronic device (100) may detect user input corresponding to an event in which a charging cable (2110) is connected (or connected, coupled) to the connector port (107) while the electronic device (100) is in a folded state. When the charging cable (2110) is connected to the connector port (107) by a user while the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the first type of electronic device (100) may display a first notification by outputting a first light (4011) to the outside through an optical member (200). The first notification may be implemented as animation playback using the first light (4011) alone, or as animation playback using the first light (4011) and sound effects. For example, the first notification may be displayed on an optical member (200) adjacent to a connector port (107) for a specified length. For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) for a length corresponding to the connector port (107). For example, the first notification may be displayed on the optical member (200) adjacent to the connector port (107) for a length proportional to the charge state of the electronic device.

[0237] Referring to FIG. 21b, in a first type of electronic device according to one embodiment, a first light (4011) capable of displaying a first notification can be generated by activating (or turning on) at least one first pixel among a plurality of pixels located adjacent to the connector port (107) in a folded state. For example, a first sub-light (401a) can be generated by activating at least one first pixel placed in a first area (130a) of a display (130) located adjacent to the connector port (107). A fifth sub-light (403a) can be transmitted outward through a part of the first sub-optical member (211) of the first optical member (210). A second sub-light (401b) can be generated by activating at least one second pixel in a second area (130b) that is symmetric with respect to the folding axis (F) with respect to the first pixel generating the first light (401a). The second sub-light (401b) may be transmitted outward through a portion of the fourth sub-optical member (221) of the second optical member (220). In the first type of electronic device, the first notification may be displayed by transmitting the fifth sub-light (403a) and the sixth sub-light (403b) outward through a portion of the first emission surface (501), which is a stacked form of the first sub-optical member (211) and the fourth sub-optical member (221) in a folded state. The first notification may be implemented using at least one of the first light (401a) and the second light (401b), taking into account the intensity of the first sub-light (401a) and the second sub-light (401b) and / or the user's preference. For example, the first notification may be implemented as an animation using the color of the first sub-light (401a) and / or the second sub-light (401b). For example, the first notification may be implemented as an animation using a first light (4011) mixed with a first sub-light (401a) of a first color and a second sub-light (401b) of a second color that is the same as or different from the first color.

[0238] Referring to FIG. 21c, a first type of electronic device according to one embodiment may provide a second notification (e.g., animation playback using the second light (4012) alone, animation playback using the second light (4012) and sound effects) to a user in response to a connection event of a charging cable to a connector port (107) in a folded state. The second notification may be displayed on at least a portion of the optical member (200) with a length proportional to the amount of charge increasing over time (t1, t2) after the charging cable is connected to the connector port (107). In the first type of foldable electronic device, the second light (4012) generated from the display (130) may be transmitted outward through the optical member (200) with a length proportional to the amount of charge of the electronic device. The first type of foldable electronic device can implement a second notification using the second light (4012) in the optical member (200) by transmitting the second light (4012) generated from the display (130) to the outside through at least one of the first emission surface (501), the second emission surface (e.g., the second emission surface (502) of FIG. 6A), and the third emission surface (e.g., the third emission surface (503) of FIG. 6A) of the optical member (200).

[0239] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device can provide a second notification to the user using a second light (4012) of a different color depending on the charging mode. For example, the first type of foldable electronic device can provide a second notification to the user using a second light (4012) of a first color during a fast charging mode. The first type of foldable electronic device can provide a second notification to the user using a second light (4012) of a second color different from the first color during a normal charging mode. The fast charging mode may have a larger amount of power transmission and a faster charging speed compared to the normal charging mode.

[0240] According to one embodiment, the first type of foldable electronic device may provide a third notification to the user regarding whether charging was successful after the charging of the electronic device has ended. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide a third notification to the user regarding charging success when the charging of the electronic device is completed (or when the charge amount is 100%). The first type of foldable electronic device may implement the third notification, like the first notification and / or second notification, on at least one of the first emission surface (501), the second emission surface and the third emission surface of the optical member (200) when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0241] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device may provide a fourth notification to the user to induce user input when the charge amount of the electronic device is less than a specified charge amount. For example, the fourth notification may be provided before the first notification is provided to the user, so the first notification may be provided to the user after the fourth notification is provided. The first type of foldable electronic device may implement the fourth notification at the same or a different location as the first notification when the electronic device is in a folded state. The first type of foldable electronic device may implement a third notification on at least one of the first emission surface (501), the second emission surface, and the third emission surface of the optical member (200) when the electronic device is in a folded state. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide the fourth notification to the user by transmitting the fourth light generated from the display (130) to the outside through the optical member (200). For example, the fourth notification may be implemented as an animation using the colors of the first sub-light (401a) and / or the second sub-light (401b). For example, the fourth notification may be implemented as an animation using a first light (4011) mixed with a first sub-light (401a) and a second sub-light (401b) having the same or different characteristics as the first sub-light (401a). The characteristics may be color and / or length.

[0242] FIG. 22 is a drawing showing a charging control method for a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0243] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, FIGS. 21a, FIGS. 21b, FIGS. 21c, and FIG. 22, a charging control method for a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be configured such that when at least one instruction (or a plurality of instructions) stored in the memory of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., a memory mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31) is executed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31), the foldable electronic device performs a specified operation (e.g., at least one of operations 2201 to 2208). According to one embodiment, operations 2201 to 2208 performed by the processor may be executed sequentially, at least two operations may be executed in parallel, at least some operations may be executed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 2002 may be executed before operation 2001, or operation 2003 may be omitted.

[0244] In operation 2201, a foldable electronic device (or processor, described below as foldable electronic device (100), which can be replaced by a processor operation) (100) according to one embodiment can detect user input corresponding to an event of connecting (or connecting, coupling) a charging cable (2110) to a connector port (107).

[0245] In operation 2202, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to perform foldable hinge angle detection. For example, in operation 2202, the foldable electronic device (100) may be configured to collect sensor information corresponding to the folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device (100). The foldable hinge angle detection operation may include an operation to detect the degree of folding or unfolding of the foldable electronic device. In this regard, the foldable electronic device may include at least one of an angular velocity sensor, a Hall sensor, and an encoder capable of detecting the foldable hinge angle.

[0246] The foldable electronic device (100) can check whether the state of the electronic device (foldable electronic device (100)) is in a folded state. For example, the folded state may be a state in which the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) are in contact with each other, or a state in which the shortest separation distance between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) is within a first distance set (e.g., within 10 cm, e.g., within 2 mm). For example, the folded state may include a state in which the angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) is a first angle (e.g., within 90 degrees, e.g., within 0 degrees).

[0247] If the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is not in a folded state (in the case of NO in operation 2202), in operation 2203, the foldable electronic device (100) may be set to perform a designated function or maintain the turn-off state of the display. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may perform a designated function corresponding to charging the electronic device when the electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0248] In operation 2204, if the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in a folded state (in the case of YES in operation 2202), the electronic device can provide a first notification to the user by outputting a first light (4011) to the outside through an optical member (200).

[0249] A foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can check the charging mode of the electronic device. The foldable electronic device can check the charging mode based on identification information of a charging cable (2110) connected to a connector port (107). The foldable electronic device can check whether the charging cable is capable of high-speed charging based on the identification information of the charging cable (2110).

[0250] In operation 2205, if the charging status of the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in a fast charging mode (when YES in operation 2204), the foldable electronic device may provide a second notification corresponding to the fast charging mode to the user. The foldable electronic device may provide a second notification using the second light (4012) by outputting the second light (4012) to the outside through the optical member (200). If the foldable electronic device is determined to be in a fast charging mode, it may provide a second notification to the user implemented with the second light (1412) of the first color.

[0251] In operation 2206, if the charging status of the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in normal charging mode (in the case of NO in operation 2204), the foldable electronic device may provide a second notification corresponding to the normal charging mode to the user. The foldable electronic device may provide a second notification to the user implemented with a second light (1412) of a second color different from the first color.

[0252] In operation 2207, the foldable electronic device (100) can determine the charge amount of the electronic device. The foldable electronic device (100) can determine whether the charge amount of the electronic device is 100%. In operation 2207, if the charge amount of the electronic device is less than 100%, the foldable electronic device (100) can execute a plurality of instructions that branch to before operation 2204 and perform the following operations.

[0253] In 2208, when the charge level of the electronic device (100) is determined to be 100% (if YES in operation 2207), the foldable electronic device may provide a third notification to the user corresponding to a successful charge. The foldable electronic device may provide a third notification to the user using the third light by outputting the third light from the display (130) to the outside through the optical member (200).

[0254] According to one embodiment, at least one of operations 2201 to 2208 may be applied to a second type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 7a and 7b and / or a third type of foldable electronic device described in FIG. 8a and 8b. The second type of foldable electronic device and / or the third foldable electronic device may provide a first notification and / or a second notification regarding the charging status of the electronic device to the user by transmitting light from the display (130) through the optical member (200) to the vicinity of the connector port (107).

[0255] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating a notification control method for the occurrence of an event of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. Part of FIG. 23 is shown in an unfolded state of the electronic device only to explain the position of light emitted from the display in the folded state, but substantially, it is a drawing showing the area where light is emitted from the electronic device in the folded state.

[0256] Referring to FIG. 23, a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can identify the occurrence of a designated event. For example, the first type of foldable electronic device can identify the occurrence of an event including at least one of receiving a call and / or video call based on a call application, receiving an SMS (short message service) message and / or pop-up message based on a message application, receiving a SNS (social network service) message based on a social media application, an alarm output based on an alarm application, and the execution of a timer based on a timer application.

[0257] A first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may provide a notification to a user through at least one of the first emission surface (501), the second emission surface (502), and the third emission surface (503) of the electronic device based on identifying the occurrence of a designated event. The first type of foldable electronic device may provide a notification of the occurrence of an event to a user by outputting light from the display (130) generated along the border area of ​​the display (130) to the outside through the optical member (200).

[0258] According to one embodiment, a first type of foldable electronic device may generate a light (401a, 401b, 402a, 402b, 403a, 403b) capable of displaying a notification by activating (or turning on) at least one pixel among a plurality of pixels placed in a border area of ​​at least one of a first area and a second area of ​​a display. For example, a first sub-light (401a), a third sub-light (402a), and / or a fifth sub-light (403a) may be generated by activating at least one first pixel placed in a first area (130a) of a display (130). A second sub-light (401b), a fourth sub-light (402b), and / or a sixth sub-light (403b) may be generated by activating at least one second pixel placed in a second area (130b) of a display (130).

[0259] For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may provide a notification to a user regarding the occurrence of an event by transmitting a first side light (401), comprising a first sub-light (401a) and / or a second sub-light (401b), to the outside through a first emission surface (501) of an optical member (200). For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may provide a notification to a user regarding the occurrence of an event by transmitting a second side light (402), comprising a third sub-light (402a) and / or a fourth sub-light (402b), to the outside through a first emission surface (502) of an optical member (200). For example, a first type of foldable electronic device may provide a notification of an event occurrence to a user by transmitting a third side light (403), including a fifth sub-light (403a) and / or a sixth sub-light (403b), to the outside through the first emission surface (503) of the optical member (200).

[0260] According to one embodiment, the first side light (401), the second side light (402), and the third side light (403) can be transmitted outward simultaneously through the optical member (200). For example, the first side light (401), the second side light (402), and the third side light (403) can be transmitted outward sequentially through the optical member (200). For example, the first notification can be implemented as an animation using the expression colors of the first side light (401), the second side light (402), and the third side light (403).

[0261] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing the operation method of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0262] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 24, a method of operation of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be configured such that when at least one instruction (or a plurality of instructions) stored in the memory of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., a memory mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31) is executed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31), the foldable electronic device performs a specified operation (e.g., at least one of operations 2401 to 2404). According to one embodiment, operations 2401 to 2402 performed by the processor may be executed sequentially, at least two operations may be executed in parallel, at least some operations may be executed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 2402 may be executed before operation 2401, or operation 2403 may be omitted.

[0263] In operation 2401, a foldable electronic device (or processor, described below as foldable electronic device (100), which can be replaced by a processor operation) (100) according to one embodiment can identify the occurrence of an event (e.g., alarm, timer, message).

[0264] In operation 2402, it can be determined whether the foldable electronic device (100) is in a folded state. For example, the folded state may be a state in which the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) are in contact with each other, or a state in which the shortest separation distance between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) is within a first distance set (e.g., within 10 cm, e.g., within 2 mm). For example, the folded state may include a state in which the angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) is a first angle (e.g., within 90 degrees, e.g., within 0 degrees).

[0265] If the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is not in a folded state (if NO in operation 2402), in operation 2403, the foldable electronic device (100) may be set to perform a designated function or maintain the turn-off state of the display. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may perform a designated function corresponding to an event of the electronic device when the electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0266] In operation 2404, if the foldable electronic device (100) is determined to be in a folded state (in the case of YES in operation 2402), the electronic device can provide a notification to the user regarding the occurrence of an event. The foldable electronic device can provide a notification using light to the user by outputting light from the display (130) to the outside through the optical member (200).

[0267] According to one embodiment, at least one of operations 2401 to 2404 may be applied to the second type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 7a and 7b and / or the third type of foldable electronic device described in FIG. 8a and 8b. The second type of foldable electronic device and / or the third foldable electronic device may provide a notification to the user regarding the occurrence of an event by transmitting light from the display (130) to the outside of the electronic device through the optical member (200).

[0268] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a notification control method for the processing (in progress) of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0269] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 25, a method of operation of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may be configured such that when at least one instruction (or a plurality of instructions) stored in the memory of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., a memory mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31) is executed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor mounted on the printed circuit board (110_pb) of FIG. 31), the foldable electronic device performs a specified operation (e.g., at least one of operations 2401 through 2404). According to one embodiment, operations 2601 through 2605 performed by the processor may be executed sequentially, at least two operations may be executed in parallel, at least some operations may be executed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 2602 may be executed before operation 2601, or operation 2605 may be omitted.

[0270] In operation 2601, a foldable electronic device (or processor, described below as foldable electronic device (100), replaceable with processor operation) (100) according to one embodiment may receive an update request (or, voice command analysis request, file transfer request).

[0271] In operation 2602, the foldable electronic device can acquire user input that accepts the update request.

[0272] In operation 2603, the foldable electronic device can check if the state of the foldable electronic device is in a folded state. If the state of the foldable electronic device is not in a folded state (NO in operation 2603), in operation 2605, the foldable electronic device may be set to perform a specified function or maintain the turn-off state of the display. For example, the foldable electronic device may perform a specified function corresponding to an update of the electronic device when the electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0273] In operation 2604, when the foldable electronic device is determined to be in a folded state (when YES in operation 2402), the electronic device may provide a notification to the user regarding the update progress percentage (or, progress rate). The foldable electronic device may provide a notification using light by outputting light from the display (130) to the outside through the optical element (200). As the progress percentage increases, the length of the light transmitted to the outside through the optical element (200) may increase, so the user can check the progress percentage through the notification.

[0274] According to one embodiment, at least one of operations 2601 to 2605 may be applied to the second type of foldable electronic device described above in FIG. 7a and 7b and / or the third type of foldable electronic device described in FIG. 8a and 8b. The second type of foldable electronic device and / or the third foldable electronic device may provide the user with a progress percentage of the user's processing request through a notification.

[0275] FIGS. 26a and FIGS. 26b are drawings for illustrating a method of implementing a notification of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0276] Referring to FIG. 26a and FIG. 26b, a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment can provide a notification to a user by transmitting sub-light (401a, 401b, 402a, 402b, 403a, 403b) from a display to the outside through an optical member (200). Side light (401, 402, 403) transmitted from any one of the plurality of emission surfaces of the optical member (200) can provide a notification with a length shorter than or equal to (or similar to) the length of the emission surface. Side light (401, 402, 403) transmitted from any one of the plurality of emission surfaces of the optical member (200) can implement a notification by a single sub-light (401a, 401b, 402a, 402b, 403a, 403b) or a mixture of multiple sub-lights (401a, 401b, 402a, 402b, 403a, 403b). The multiple sub-lights (401a, 401b, 402a, 402b, 403a, 403b) may produce the same or different colors. At least one side light (401, 402, 403) transmitted from any one of the plurality of emission surfaces of the optical member (200) may be fixed at a designated position or may move (or change) along the border area (133) of the display (130). For example, by activating a plurality of first pixels in a first area (130a) of the display (130) and / or a plurality of second pixels in a second area (130b) in a time series, the side light (401, 402, 403) can move along the border area (133) of the display (130).

[0277] FIG. 27 is a drawing showing an example of a part of a cross-section of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. As an example, FIG. 27 is a drawing showing an example of a cross-section of a foldable electronic device cut along the AA' cutting line of FIG. 3.

[0278] Referring to FIG. 27, the foldable electronic device (2700) may include a first housing (110), a first optical member (210), and a first display (130). Additionally or generally, the foldable electronic device (2700) may further include a printed circuit board, a rear case, a rear cover, a battery, and a camera device, but the foldable electronic device (2700) described herein is not limited to a configuration in which it is placed within the first housing (110). In the following description, the structure of the first housing (110) and the first optical member (210) cut along the AA' cutting line is described as an example. When the AA' cutting line is applied to a certain position of the second housing (e.g., the second housing (120) of FIGS. 1 to 5) and the second optical member (e.g., the second optical member (220) of FIGS. 3 to 5), at least a portion of the cutting surface of the second housing (120) and the second optical member (220) may be the same or similar to the cutting surface of the first housing (110) and the first optical member (210).

[0279] The first housing (110) may include, for example, a rear (110_bts), a side (110_sds) (e.g., one side of the second side (the second side (110b) in FIG. 3)), and a housing front (110_ups). Similarly, the second housing (120) may include, for example, a rear corresponding to the rear (110_bts) of the first housing (110), a side corresponding to the side (110_sds) of the first housing (110) (e.g., one side of the second side (110b)), and a housing front corresponding to the housing front (110_ups) of the first housing.

[0280] The rear surface (110_bts) may include at least a portion of the surface facing the -z axis of the first housing (110). The rear surface (110_bts) may include at least a portion of the first rear cover included in the foldable electronic device (2700). The rear surface (110_bts) may include a rear portion corresponding to the first area (130a) of the first display (130) and at least a portion of the rear surface of the third area (130c) (or the third display area). At least a portion of the rear surface (110_bts) may be formed flat. Alternatively, the rear surface (110_bts) may include at least one groove engraved in the direction of the z axis from the -z axis or a hole penetrating the front surface (e.g., a hole penetrating the z axis).

[0281] The side (110_sds) may include a side (e.g., a second side (110b)) formed in a direction perpendicular to the rear (110_bts) (e.g., z-axis direction) from one edge of the rear (110_bts) (e.g., y-axis edge) that is observed from the outside. The side (110_sds) may be formed flat, and various structures related to user functions of the foldable electronic device (2700) may be placed thereon. For example, at least one groove or hole penetrating the side (e.g., penetrating from the -y-axis to the y-axis) may be placed on the side (110_sds). As an example, a connector hole (or groove) (e.g., a USB connector hole, an earphone hole, a card insertion hole) may be placed on the side (110_sds). A physical key (e.g., a volume key, a power key) may be placed on the side (110_sds). Alternatively, at least one of a speaker hole or a microphone hole may be disposed on the side (110_sds). Alternatively, at least one slit dividing the first housing (110) may be disposed on the side (110_sds), and the slit may be filled with a non-conductive material. The side (110_sds) may be disposed between the rear (110_bts) and the front (110_ups) of the housing. In the illustrated drawing, the side of the second side (110b) is described by illustrating a cross-section cut along the AA' cutting line, and the first housing (110) may include sides forming a part of four sides (e.g., first to fourth sides (110a, 110b, 110c, 110d)).

[0282] The front surface (110_ups) of the housing may include a side opposite to the rear surface (110_bts) of the first housing (110). A first display (130) may be disposed on the front surface (110_ups) of the housing. As an example, at least a portion of the first area (130a) (or first display area) of the first display (130) may be disposed on the front surface (110_ups) of the housing (110). One side of the front surface (110_ups) of the housing may be connected to the side surface (110_sds). Alternatively, the front surface (110_ups) of the housing may be disposed spaced apart from the rear surface (110_bts) by the height of the side surface (110_sds). The front surface of the housing (110_ups) may include a first top surface (110_ups1), a second top surface (110_ups2), a first protrusion (110_pr1) (or protruding structure), a second protrusion (110_pr2) (or protruding structure), and a coupling groove (110_rec). At least a portion of the above-described front surface of the housing (110_ups) may be applied to the front surface of the housing of the second housing (120) in the same or similar manner.

[0283] The first top surface (110_ups1) may form (or include) a portion of the y-axis edge of the housing front (110_ups). For example, the first top surface (110_ups1) may include a flat area formed between the z-axis end of the side (110_sds) and the first protrusion (110_pr1). The y-axis edge of the first top surface (110_ups1) may be connected to the top of the side (110_sds) (e.g., the z-axis edge). The first top surface (110_ups1) represents a portion of the housing front (110_ups), and when viewed with respect to the housing front (110_ups), the first top surface (110_ups1) may include a band shape positioned around the first optical member (210). When the foldable electronic device (2700) is in a folded state, the first upper surface (110_ups1) of the first housing (110) may be positioned to face the first upper surface of the second housing (120). Alternatively, when the foldable electronic device (2700) is in a folded state, the first upper surface (110_ups1) of the first housing (110) may be positioned spaced apart from the first upper surface of the second housing (120) by the z-axis height of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220). The height of the first upper surface (110_ups1) from the rear (110_bts) may form a first height (110_fh1). The first top surface (110_ups1) may be positioned horizontally on the flexible display (130) while forming at least a portion of the front direction of the edge of the first housing (110) when the flexible display (130) is in an unfolded state. Alternatively, the first top surface (110_ups1) may form a portion of the front direction of the edge of the first housing (110) when the flexible display (130) is in an unfolded state, while forming a portion of the first part (2711) of the first optical member (210) so as not to overlap with it.

[0284] The y-axis width of the first protrusion (110_pr1) may be formed to be larger than the y-axis length of the first top surface (110_ups1). The y-axis width of the first protrusion (110_pr1) may have a size equal to or similar to the width of the first inclined portion (2711a) of the first part (2711) of the first optical member (210). The first protrusion (110_pr1) may have a first width in the -y-axis direction at the right edge (e.g., -y-axis edge) of the first top surface (110_ups1) and may be formed to protrude in the z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1) of the first housing (110). As an example, the first protrusion (110_pr1) may have a non-zero inclination value while protruding by a second height in the z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1). Alternatively, the first protrusion (110_pr1) may have a protruding inclined surface (110_slp1) in which the height along the z-axis increases as it moves from the y-axis to the -y-axis. At least a portion of the protruding inclined surface (110_slp1) may be formed by a diamond cut or CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machining. Alternatively, the right edge of the first protrusion (110_pr1) may form a vertical side wall (or an edge with a slope of 1). Alternatively, according to one embodiment, the cross-section of the first protrusion (110_pr1) in the z-axis direction may include a triangular shape. Alternatively, the cross-section of the first protrusion (110_pr1) in the z-axis direction may include a right-angled triangle shape. According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the protruding inclined surface (110_slp1) may be flat or include a specific pattern (e.g., an uneven pattern, a stepped pattern).

[0285] The coupling groove (110_rec) may be connected to the -y-axis edge of the first protrusion (110_pr1). The coupling groove (110_rec) may be formed by being incised to a specific depth in the -z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1). As an example, the coupling groove (110_rec) may be formed (or include) a C-shaped band-shaped groove along the edge of the first housing (110). At least a portion of the second part (2712) of the first optical member (210) may be inserted into the coupling groove (110_rec). The first protrusion (110_pr1) may be positioned between the first top surface (110_ups1) and the coupling groove (110_rec).

[0286] One side of the second protrusion (110_pr2) may be connected to the right edge (e.g., the -y-axis edge) of the coupling groove (110_rec), and the other side of the second protrusion (110_pr2) may be connected to the left edge of the second top surface (110_ups2). The top surface of the second protrusion (110_pr2) may be formed flat. A coupling groove (110_rec) may be positioned between the second protrusion (110_pr2) and the first protrusion (110_pr1). The protrusion height in the z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1) of the second protrusion (110_pr2) may be formed to be smaller than the protrusion height in the z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1) of the first protrusion (110_pr1). At least a portion of the second part (2712) of the first optical member (210) may be placed on the top of the second protrusion (110_pr2). The second height (110_fh2) from the rear surface (110_bts) to the top of the second protrusion (110_pr2) may be greater than the first height (110_fh1) of the first top surface (110_ups1).

[0287] At least a portion of the second top surface (110_ups2) may be positioned at a distance from a point on the first top surface (110_ups1) (e.g., the edge in the y-axis direction) in the -y-axis direction (e.g., the direction of the left edge of the first display (130)) by a certain interval (e.g., the sum of the width of the first protrusion (110_pr1) (e.g., the y-axis length), the width of the coupling groove (110_rec), and the width of the second protrusion (110_pr2). Alternatively, the y-axis edge of the second top surface (110_ups2) may be connected to the right edge of the second protrusion (110_pr2). The second top surface (110_ups2) may be formed with a lower z-axis length than the second protrusion (110_pr2). Alternatively, the second top surface (110_ups2) and the second protrusion (110_pr2) may form a step. At least a portion of the first display (130) may be placed on at least a portion of the second top surface (110_ups2). The third height (110_fh3) from the rear surface (110_bts) to the second top surface (110_ups2) may be greater than the second height (110_fh2). One edge of the first display (130) (e.g., the y-axis edge) may be positioned adjacent to the step formed by the second protrusion (110_pr2) and the second top surface (110_ups2). The thickness of the first display (130) (e.g., the length in the z-axis direction) may be greater than the height of the step formed by the second protrusion (110_pr2) and the second top surface (110_ups2).

[0288] The first optical member (210) may include a first part (2711) (or a transparent part, a first optical member part, a first top part) and a second part (2712) (or an opaque part, a second optical member part). The first part (2711) and the second part (2712) may include different materials. Alternatively, the first part (2711) and the second part (2712) may be made of the same or similar materials, but have different colors or different degrees of transparency. According to various embodiments, the description of the first optical member (210) may be applied to the second optical member (220) in the same or similar manner. For example, the second optical member (220) may include a first part and a second part, and the first part and the second part of the second optical member (220) may be defined by at least some of the descriptions of the first part and the second part of the first optical member (210) described below.

[0289] The first part (2711) may include an inverted L-shape overall. The first part (2711) may include a first inclined part (2711a) positioned to cover the first protrusion (110_pr1) of the first housing (110) and a first cover part (2711b) positioned to cover the second part (2712). At least a portion of the first part (2711) may include a portion formed of a transparent material (or a material having a transparency value greater than a defined reference value, or a material having a transparency value greater than (more transparent than) the transparency of the first housing (110). Alternatively, the transparency (or elasticity, or ductility) of the first inclined part (2711a) and the transparency (or elasticity, or ductility) of the first cover part (2711b) may be different. For example, the transparency (or elasticity, or ductility) of the first inclined portion (2711a) may be greater than the transparency (or elasticity, or ductility) of the first cover portion (2711b). At least a portion of the second portion (2712) may be formed of a material different from that of the first portion (2711). Alternatively, the first portion (2711) and the second portion (2712) may be formed by double injection molding.

[0290] The first inclined portion (2711a) may include an inclined side (2711s), an inclined upper surface (2711u), and a first inclined surface (2711p). At least a portion of the inclined upper surface (2711u) (e.g., a surface facing the z-axis direction) may be formed flat. The lower portion of the first inclined portion (2711a) may include a first inclined surface (2711p) corresponding to the protruding inclined surface (110_slp1) of the first protrusion (110_pr1) (or in contact with the protruding inclined surface (110_slp1), or facing the protruding inclined surface (110_slp1). One side (e.g., the y-axis edge) of the lower part (e.g., the lower part in the -z-axis direction) of the first inclined portion (2711a) may be positioned at the right edge of the first top surface (110_ups1) (or between the boundary of the first top surface (110_ups1) and the first protrusion (110_pr1). The height of the inclined side (2711s) (e.g., the length in the z-axis direction) may be greater than the height of the first protrusion (110_pr1) (e.g., the height protruding in the z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1)). The right edge of the inclined top surface (2711u) may be connected to the first cover portion (2711b).

[0291] The first cover portion (2711b) may be positioned to cover the upper portion (2712) of the first optical member (210). At least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the first cover portion (2711b) may be formed flat. The z-axis thickness of the first cover portion (2711b) may be formed smaller than the height of the inclined side (2711s).

[0292] The second part (2712) may include an inverted L-shape overall. The second part (2712) may include a groove insertion part (2712a), a support part (2712b), and a second cover part (2712c).

[0293] At least a portion of the groove insertion part (2712a) may be inserted into the coupling groove (110_rec). Alternatively, the groove insertion part (2712a) may be positioned between the first protrusion (110_pr1) and the second protrusion (110_pr2), the lower portion of the groove insertion part (2712a) may be inserted into the coupling groove (110_rec), and the upper portion of the groove insertion part (212a) may be in contact with the right side of the first protrusion (110_pr1) and the lower portion of the first cover part (2711b).

[0294] The support portion (2712b) is connected to the groove insertion portion (2712a) and may be positioned between the groove insertion portion (2712a) and the second cover portion (2712c). The upper part of the support portion (2712b) faces (or contacts) the lower part of the first cover portion (2711b), and at least a portion of the lower part of the support portion (2712b) may be placed on the top of the second protrusion (110_pr2). The height of the support portion (2712b) (e.g., length in the z-axis direction) may be smaller than the height of the groove insertion portion (212a) (e.g., length in the z-axis direction). The width of the groove insertion portion (2712a) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction) may be smaller than the width of the support portion (2712b) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction), but the present description is not limited thereto. For example, depending on the width of the coupling groove (110_rec), the width of the groove insertion portion (2712a) may be greater than the width of the support portion (2712b). The width of the support portion (2712b) may be formed to be smaller than the width of the second protrusion (110_pr2) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction).

[0295] The second cover portion (2712c) may be formed by extending in the -y-axis direction from the top of the support portion (2712b). The upper part of the second cover portion (2712c) may face (or contact) the lower part of the first cover portion (2711b). The height (or thickness) (e.g., length in the z-axis direction) of the second cover portion (2712c) may be smaller than the thickness of the support portion (2712b). Correspondingly, a void space (or gap) may be formed between the lower part of the second cover portion (212c) and the second protrusion (110_pr2). The gap between the lower part of the second cover portion (2712c) and the second protrusion (110_pr2) may be smaller than the gap (210_h) between the lower part of the second cover portion (2712c) and the second upper surface (110_ups2). The gap (210_h) between the lower part of the second cover portion (2712c) and the second upper surface (110_ups2) may be greater than the thickness of the first display (130). The y-axis length of the second cover portion (2712c) may be formed to be greater than the y-axis length of the support portion (2712b). The upper right end (e.g., -y-axis edge) of the second cover portion (2712c) may be aligned in the z-axis direction with the right end (e.g., -y-axis edge) of the first cover portion (2711b) (or the right end of the second cover portion (2712c) may be positioned parallel to the right end of the first cover portion (2711b). According to one embodiment, when viewed from the z-axis direction to the -z-axis direction, the lengths protruding to the right ends of the first cover portion (2711b) and the second cover portion (2712c) are the same (or similar), and the first cover portion (2711b) and the second cover portion (2712c) may be arranged to overlap in the z-axis direction. The sum of the width of the groove insertion portion (2712a) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction), the width of the support portion (2712b) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction), and the width of the second cover portion (212c) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction) may be formed to be the same or similar to the width of the first cover portion (2711b) (e.g., length in the y-axis direction).

[0296] According to one embodiment, when viewed from the z-axis direction to the -z-axis direction, the first cover portion (2711b) and the second cover portion (2712c) may be positioned so as to overlap at least a portion with one edge of the first display (130) (e.g., the edge in the y-axis direction). Alternatively, the second cover portion (2712c) and the one edge of the first display (130) may be positioned so as to overlap with respect to the z-axis, and a gap may be formed vertically. According to various embodiments, a first gap may be formed between the top of one edge of the first display (130) and the second cover portion (2712c), and a second gap may be formed between the bottom of one edge of the first display (130) and the second top surface (110_ups2).

[0297] As described above, in a foldable electronic device (2700) according to one embodiment, a first optical member (210) (or at least one of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220)) including a first portion (2711) of a transparent material is disposed on a first protrusion (110_pr1) having an inclination greater than or less than (or non-zero) (e.g., a first protrusion of at least one of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120)), so that when the foldable electronic device (2700) is in a folded state, the first portion (2711) of the transparent material is observed from the outside, and thus the gap between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) can be perceived as shown in FIG. 5. Accordingly, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) can be perceived as slimmer. Additionally, according to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (2700) can achieve weight reduction of the first housing (110) (or at least one of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120)) and provide a shock-absorbing effect by forming the height of the first housing (110) (or at least one of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120)) where the first top surface (110_ups1) is located shorter than the height of the first housing (110) (or at least one of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120)) where the second protrusion (110_pr2) is located, thereby forming the thickness of the first housing (110) (or at least one of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120)) thinner overall. A foldable electronic device (2700) according to one embodiment utilizes an optical member (200) for recognition of a slim shape, thereby increasing the possibility of the size or shape of the optical member (200) and, accordingly, supporting a reduction in the size or thickness of the housing (e.g., at least one of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120)), so that the housing can be made thinner and lighter, the weight of the device can be reduced, and a robust characteristic against impact can be secured.

[0298] According to one embodiment, the second part (2712) is formed of an opaque material and positioned to wrap around the edge of the first display (130), thereby reducing light leakage or light reflection through the edge of the first display (130) and protecting the edge of the first display (130), and at least a portion of the first part (2711) is formed of a transparent material so as to scatter and diffuse incident light, thereby aesthetically reducing the sense of thickness and supporting an intuitive perception of a slim feel.

[0299] FIG. 28a is a drawing showing an example of a folded state of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 28b is a drawing showing an example of a cross-section cut along the BB' cutting line in FIG. 28a, and FIG. 28c and FIG. 28d are drawings showing an example of a light path through an optical member of a first type of foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0300] Referring to FIGS. 28a, 28b, 28c and 28d, a first type of foldable electronic device (2800) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), a hinge housing (150), a first optical member (210), and a second optical member (220).

[0301] The first optical member (210) may include a first part (2711) and a second part (2712). The first part (2711) may have a higher transparency than the transparency of the second part (2712). Alternatively, the second part (2712) may be formed of an opaque material, and the first part (2711) may be formed of a material having a transparency greater than or equal to a defined value. The first part (2711) may have the same or similar structure as the first part (2711) described above in FIG. 6. For example, the first part (2711) may include an inclined part (2711a) of the first optical member (210) and a first cover part (2711b) of the first optical member (210). A portion (or left portion) of the second portion (2712) (e.g., a portion corresponding to the groove insertion portion (2712a) of FIG. 27) is positioned to face (or contact) the side wall of the first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (110_pr1) of FIG. 27) formed in the first housing (110) while at least a portion is inserted into the coupling groove formed in the first housing (110), and another portion (or center) of the second portion (2712) (e.g., a portion corresponding to the support portion (2712b) of FIG. 27) may be positioned on the second protrusion (e.g., a portion corresponding to the second protrusion (110_pr2) of FIG. 27) formed in the first housing (110). Another part (or right part) of the second part (2712) (e.g., the part corresponding to the second cover part (2712c) of FIG. 27) may be positioned to extend toward the first display area (130a) and cover one edge of the first display area (130a) (e.g., the edge in the y-axis direction). At this time, a gap may be formed in the z-axis direction between the right part of the second part (2712) and the first display area (130a).

[0302] The second optical member (220) may include a first part (2721) and a second part (2722). The first part (2721) of the second optical member (220) may include a structure identical or similar to the first part (2711) of the first optical member (210) described in FIG. 27. For example, the first part (2721) of the second optical member (220) may include an inclined part (2721a) and a first cover part (2721b). The inclined part (2721a) and the first cover part (2721b) may have a structure identical or similar to the inclined part (2711a) and the first cover part (2711b) of the first part (2711) of the first optical member (210) described in FIG. 27. Accordingly, the description of the inclined portion (2721a) and the first cover portion (2721b) may be replaced or supplemented by the description of the inclined portion (2711a) and the first cover portion (2711b) of the first optical member (210) described in FIG. 27. According to one embodiment, when the foldable electronic device (2800) is in a folded state, at least a portion of the first optical member (210) (e.g., the first portion (2711)) and at least a portion of the second optical member (220) (e.g., the first portion (2721) of the second optical member (220)) may face or come into contact with each other.

[0303] According to one embodiment, a fifth sub-light (403a) generated in a first area (130a) of a first display (130) (e.g., the third side light (403) of FIG. 6a) can be transmitted to a first cover portion (2721b) of a second optical member (220) as shown in FIG. 28c. The fifth sub-light (403a) transmitted to the first cover portion (2721b) of the second optical member (220) can be refracted or reflected at a second portion (2722) of the second optical member (220) and diffused (or transmitted) to an inclined portion (2721a) of the second optical member (220). A sixth sub-light (403b) generated in a second region (130b) of the first display (130) (e.g., the third side light (403) of FIG. 6a) can be transmitted to a first cover portion (2711b) of the first optical member (210) as shown in FIG. 28c. The sixth sub-light (403b) transmitted to the first cover portion (2711b) of the first optical member (210) can be refracted or reflected at a second portion (2712) of the first optical member (210) and diffused (or transmitted) to an inclined portion (2711a) of the first optical member (210).

[0304] According to one embodiment, a fifth sub-light (403a) (or a third side light (403) of FIG. 6a) generated in a first region (130a) of a first display (130) can be transmitted to a first cover portion (2711b) of a first optical member (210) as shown in FIG. 28d. The fifth sub-light (403a) transmitted to the first cover portion (2711b) of the first optical member (210) can be refracted or reflected at the interface between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) and diffused (or transmitted) to an inclined portion (2711a) of the first optical member (210). A sixth sub-light (403b) generated in a second region (130b) of the first display (130) (e.g., the third side light (403) of FIG. 6a) can be transmitted to a first cover portion (2721b) of the second optical member (220) as shown in FIG. 28d. The sixth sub-light (403b) transmitted to the first cover portion (2721b) of the second optical member (220) can be refracted or reflected at the interface between the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) and diffused (or transmitted) to an inclined portion (2721a) of the second optical member (220).

[0305] The first housing (110) may have the same or similar structure as the first housing described in FIG. 27. Accordingly, at least some of the description of the first housing (110) or parts not described regarding the first housing (110) may be replaced or supplemented by the description of the first housing described in FIG. 27.

[0306] The second housing (120) may have a configuration substantially identical or similar to the second housing described in FIGS. 1 to 3, and may have a structure identical or similar to the first housing (110). Alternatively, the structure of the second housing (120) may be different from the structure of the second housing (120).

[0307] In FIG. 28c and FIG. 28d, a structure in which light (430a, 430b) generated from a display is transmitted to the outside through an optical member is described as an example, but a foldable electronic device of another embodiment may include a structure in which light from a light-emitting member adjacent (or disposed) to at least one of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) is transmitted to the outside through an optical member.

[0308] FIG. 29 is a drawing showing an example of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. As an example, FIG. 29 shows an example of a cross-section in which a part of the foldable electronic device (2900) is cut along the CC' cutting line.

[0309] Referring to FIG. 29, the foldable electronic device (2900) may include a first display (130), a first housing (110), and a first optical member (210). The foldable electronic device (2900) may have a speaker device (110_spm) (or speaker module) (e.g., the speaker device (970) of FIG. 9) and a light-emitting device (110_Led) (or light-emitting module, light-emitting member) disposed inside the first housing (110).

[0310] The speaker device (110_spm) may include a receiver of the foldable electronic device (2900). For example, the speaker device (110_spm) may output a call sound that is transmitted or received when the call function of the foldable electronic device (2900) is executed. Alternatively, the speaker device (110_spm) may include a device that outputs an audio signal when a user function including a music playback function or other sound playback of the foldable electronic device (2900) is executed.

[0311] The first display (130) may include a configuration substantially identical or similar to the first display described in at least one of the other drawings. For example, the first display (130) may include a plurality of layers, and at least a portion of which may be disposed on the first housing (110). One edge of the first display (130) (e.g., the y-axis edge) may be disposed within the space formed by the first optical member (210) and the first housing (110). For example, with respect to the z-axis direction, one edge of the first display (130) may partially overlap with the first optical member (210) on the upper side (e.g., z-axis direction) and be disposed on the stepped portion of the first housing (110) on the lower side (e.g., -z-axis direction).

[0312] The first housing (110) may include a rear side (110_bts), a side (110_sds), a first top surface (110_ups1), a second top surface (110_ups2), and a protrusion (110_pr1). The first housing may include a configuration substantially identical or similar to the first housing described in at least one of the other drawings. Therefore, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0313] The first top surface (110_ups1) may be formed flat except for the area where the protrusion (110_pr1) is placed. The right end of the first top surface (110_ups1) (e.g., the -y-axis edge) may form a step with the left edge of the second top surface (110_ups2) (e.g., the y-axis edge). For example, the height of the first top surface (110_ups1) (e.g., the height in the z-axis direction from the rear (110_bts)) may be formed higher than the height of the second top surface (110_ups2). A protrusion (110_pr1) may be placed at the center of the first top surface (110_ups1).

[0314] The protrusion (110_pr1) may protrude in the z-axis direction from the first top surface (110_ups1). The protrusion (110_pr1) may include a protruding inclined surface (110_slp2) having a positive slope from the y-axis to the -y-axis. The right edge of the protrusion (110_pr1) may be formed perpendicular to the first top surface (110_ups1) (or with a certain slope). The y-axis width of the protrusion (110_pr1) may be formed with a width smaller than the y-axis width of the first top surface (110_ups1).

[0315] The first housing (110) may be formed of a metal material or an opaque material. The first housing (110) is formed to penetrate the inside of the protrusion (110_pr1) from the point where the light-emitting device (110_Led) is placed, and a first passage (110_trh) (or part of the passage, through hole, empty space) that transmits light irradiated from the light-emitting device (110_Led) to the first optical member (210) may be provided. For example, the first passage (110_trh) may be formed vertically (or have a certain inclination or be curved) in the z-axis direction (or the front direction of the first display (130) where the screen is displayed when the foldable electronic device (2900) is in an unfolded state) from the center of one side of the first housing (110). At least one first passage (110_trh) may be provided on the side (110b) of the first housing (110). For example, the first passage (110_trh) may be spaced apart at regular intervals and arranged in multiple numbers. Accordingly, the light-emitting device (110_Led) may include multiple light-emitting diodes (e.g., LEDs).

[0316] The first optical member (210) may include a first part (2711) and a second part (2712). The first part (2711) may include a first inclined part (2711a) and a second inclined part (2711b).

[0317] The first inclined portion (2711a) may include a polygonal (e.g., triangular) cross-sectional shape of the cut surface. At least some corners of the first inclined portion (2711a) may be rounded. The first inclined portion (2711a) may be placed on the third inclined portion (212ab). In this regard, the first inclined portion (211a) may include an inclined side (211s), a portion of the inclined upper surface (2711u), and a portion of the first inclined surface (2711p1), and the second inclined portion (2711b) may include another portion of the inclined upper surface (2711u) and another portion of the first inclined surface (2711p1). The first inclined portion (2711a) and the second inclined portion (2711b) may be connected to each other. The first inclined surface (2711p1) may form the lower part of the first inclined portion (2711a) and the lower part of the second inclined portion (2711b). The first inclined surface (2711p1) may be formed with the same slope as the upper inclined surface (2712p1) (or upper inclined surface). The inner side of the first inclined portion (2711a) may be filled with a transparent material. An adhesive member may be placed in at least a portion of the area between the first inclined surface (2711p1) and the upper inclined surface (2712p1).

[0318] The inner side of the second inclined portion (2711b) may have an empty cavity or a second passage (2711_trh) (or another part of the passage, or a passage of the first portion (2711)). The second passage (2711_trh) may be connected at least partially to a third passage (2712_trh) formed in the second portion (2712) (or another part of the passage, or a passage formed in the second portion (2712)). As another example, the second passage (211_trh) may be omitted. If the second passage (2711_trh) is omitted, at least part (or the whole) of the area where the first portion (2711) or the second passage (2711_trh) is located may be filled with a transparent material. If the second passage (2711_trh) is omitted, the upper part of the third passage (2712_trh) of the second inclined portion (2711b) may face the first inclined surface (2711p1).

[0319] The second part (2712) may include a third inclined part (2712ab) and a second cover part (2712c). The third inclined part (2712ab) and the second cover part (2712c) may be connected to each other. The second part (2712) may be formed of a material different from that of the first part (2711) (e.g., an opaque material). Alternatively, the material of the second part (2712) may be formed differently from the material of the first part (2711) and the material of the first housing (110).

[0320] The third inclined portion (2712ab) may be positioned such that at least a portion thereof is placed between the first portion (2711) and the first protrusion (110_pr1). For example, the third inclined portion (2712ab) may include an upper inclined surface (2712p1) facing (or in contact with) the first inclined surface (2711_p1) formed on the first portion (2711), and a lower inclined surface (2172p2) (or lower inclined surface) facing (or in contact with) the protruding inclined surface (110_slp2) formed on the first protrusion (110_pr1). According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (2711p1), the upper inclined surface (2712p1), and the protruding inclined surface (110_slp2) may be positioned to overlap vertically with respect to the z-axis direction. According to one embodiment, a portion of the first inclined surface (2711p1) and the lower inclined surface (2712p2) and a portion of the protruding inclined surface (110_slp2) may be arranged to overlap vertically with respect to the z-axis direction. An adhesive member may be placed in at least a portion of the area between the first inclined surface (2711p1) and the lower inclined surface (2712p2).

[0321] According to one embodiment, the lower inclined surface (2712p2) and the protruding inclined surface (110_slp2) may be arranged to overlap vertically with respect to the z-axis direction. The first slope of the first inclined surface (2711p1) and the first slope of the upper inclined surface (2712p1) may be the same (or similar), and the second slope of the lower inclined surface (2712p2) and the second slope of the protruding inclined surface (110_slp2) may be the same (or similar). The magnitude (or absolute value magnitude) of the first slope may be greater than the magnitude (or absolute value magnitude) of the second slope. The slope length of the first inclined surface (2711p1) or the upper inclined surface (2712p1) may be formed to be shorter than the slope length of the lower inclined surface (2712p2) or the protruding inclined surface (110_slp2).

[0322] The third inclined portion (2712ab) may include a third passage (2712_trh) penetrating in the z-axis direction. One side of the third passage (2712_trh) may be connected to a light-emitting device (110_Led), and the other part of the third passage (2712_trh) may be connected to a second passage (2711_trh). The first passage (110_trh), the second passage (2711_trh), and the third passage (2712_trh) may form a first receiver hole (110_rch1) through which a signal irradiated from a speaker device (110_spm) travels. As an example, at least a part of the first receiver hole (110_rch1) may be used as a passage for light irradiated from the light-emitting device (110_Led).

[0323] The foldable electronic device (2900) of the above-described invention utilizes at least a portion of the first receiver hole (110_rch1), through which a sound signal generated from a speaker device (110_spm) is output, as a passage through which light generated from a light-emitting device (110_Led) travels, thereby supporting the first portion (2711) of the first optical member (210) to emit light by the light irradiated by the light-emitting device (110_Led).

[0324] FIG. 30 is a drawing showing an example of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. As an example, FIG. 30 shows an example of a part of a foldable electronic device (3000) and a cross-section cut along the DD' cutting line.

[0325] Referring to FIG. 30, the foldable electronic device (3000) may include a first display (130), a first housing (110), and a first optical member (210). The foldable electronic device (3000) may have a speaker device (110_spm) (or module) and a light-emitting device (110_Led) (or module) disposed inside the first housing (110). The first display (130), speaker device (110_spm), and light-emitting device (110_Led) may include the same or similar configuration as the first display, speaker device, and light-emitting device described above in FIG. 29. Accordingly, the description of the first display (130), the first speaker device (110_spm), and the light-emitting device (110_Led) may be supplemented or replaced by the description in FIG. 29.

[0326] A first protrusion (110_pr1) may have a first passage (110_trh) through which light irradiated from a light-emitting device (110_Led) travels. The first passage (110_trh) may be formed, for example, to penetrate the first protrusion (110_pr1) in the z-axis direction.

[0327] The first part (2711) of the first optical member (210) may include a first inclined part (2711a), a second inclined part (2711b), and an inclined extension part (2711c).

[0328] The first inclined portion (2711a) may include a square (or polygonal) cross-sectional shape of the cut surface. At least some corners of the first inclined portion (2711a) may be rounded. The first inclined portion (2711a) may be positioned on the first protrusion (110_pr1). For example, the first inclined portion (2711a) and a portion of the first protrusion (110_pr1) may be positioned to overlap with respect to the z-axis. The first inclined portion (2711a) may include an inclined side (2711s), a portion of the inclined upper surface (2711u), and a portion of the first inclined surface (2711p3).

[0329] The second inclined portion (2711b) may include another part of the inclined upper surface (2711u) and another part of the first inclined surface (2711p3). The second inclined portion (2711b) may be positioned between the first inclined portion (2711a) and the inclined extension portion (2711c). The second inclined portion (2711b) and the first inclined portion (2711a) may be connected to each other. The second inclined portion (2711b) and the inclined extension portion (2711c) may be connected to each other. A second passage (2711_trh) that penetrates vertically may be formed in at least a part of the second inclined portion (2711b). For example, the second inclined portion (2711b) may include an inner wall forming the second passage (2711_trh). The second passage (2711_trh) formed in the second inclined portion (2711b) can be connected to the first passage (110_trh) formed in the first protrusion (110_pr1). Light irradiated from the light-emitting device (110_Led) and traveled through the first passage (110_trh) can be transmitted to the second passage (2711_trh). The upper part of the second passage (2711_trh) may be closed. Alternatively, the upper part of the second passage (2711_trh) may be open. The upper surface of the second inclined portion (211b) may be flat, and the lower surface may be inclined. As another example, the second passage (2711_trh) in the second inclined portion (2711b) may be removed (or omitted), and the area of ​​the second passage (2711_trh) may be filled with a transparent material. Alternatively, the second passage (2711_trh) may be formed only in a part of the second inclined portion (2711b). For example, the second passage (2711_trh) may be formed up to a height of part of the second inclined portion (2711b) with respect to the z-axis.

[0330] The inclined extension portion (2711c) may extend in the -y-axis direction from the second inclined portion (2711b). The first inclined surface (2711p3) may include the lower part of the first inclined portion (2711a), the lower part of the second inclined portion (2711b), and the lower part of the inclined extension portion (2711c). The first inclined surface (2711p3) may face (or contact) the protruding inclined surface (110_slp3) of the first protrusion (110_pr1). A portion of the inclined extension portion (2711c) (e.g., the right edge) may face (or contact) the second portion (2712) (e.g., the left edge of the second portion (2712)). According to one embodiment, the thickness of the right edge of the inclined extension portion (2711c) (e.g., z-axis height) may be formed to be thinner than the thickness of the second portion (2712) (e.g., z-axis height), but the present description is not limited thereto. For example, the thickness of the right edge of the inclined extension portion (2711c) (e.g., z-axis height) may be formed to be the same or similar to the thickness of the second portion (2712) (e.g., z-axis height). The first inclined portion (2711a), the second inclined portion (2711b), and the inclined extension portion (2711c) may be formed of the same material (e.g., a material having the same transparency).

[0331] The first inclined surface (2711p3) may form the lower part of the first inclined portion (2711a), the lower part of the second inclined portion (2711b), and the lower part of the inclined extension portion (2711c). The first inclined surface (2711p3) may have the same or similar slope as the protruding inclined surface (110_slp3) formed on the first protrusion (110_pr1).

[0332] The foldable electronic device (3000) of the present invention described above utilizes at least a portion of a second receiver hole (110_rch2) (e.g., a hole including a first passage (110_trh) and a second passage (211_trh)) through which a sound signal generated from a speaker device (110_spm) is output, as a passage through which light generated from a light-emitting device (110_Led) travels, thereby supporting the first portion (2710) of the first optical member (210) to emit light by the light irradiated by the light-emitting device (110_Led).

[0333] FIG. 31 is a drawing showing one structure of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 32 is a drawing showing some configurations related to light emission of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0334] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 32, the foldable electronic device (3100) comprises a first housing (110), a first optical member (210), a printed circuit board (110_pb), a speaker device (110_spm), a light-emitting device (110_Led), and a connecting board (110_co). The first optical member (210) may include a receiver hole (e.g., a first receiver hole (110_rch1) or a second receiver hole (110_rch2), described below based on the first receiver hole (110_rch1). Additionally, or generally, the foldable electronic device (3100) may include a battery that supplies power necessary for driving the speaker device (110_spm) and driving the light-emitting device (110_Led), and a power control unit for controlling the power discharge and charge of the battery. The power control unit may be connected to the printed circuit board (110_pb) or placed on the printed circuit board (110_pb).

[0335] The connecting board (110_co) may include, for example, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) connecting a printed circuit board (110_pb) and a speaker device (110_spm) or a printed circuit board (110_pb) and a light-emitting device (110_Led). Meanwhile, in the foldable electronic device (3100), a structure in which the printed circuit board (110_pb), the speaker device (110_spm), and the light-emitting device (110_Led) are placed in the first housing (110) has been exemplified, but the present description is not limited thereto. For example, the printed circuit board (110_pb), the speaker device (110_spm), and the light-emitting device (110_Led) may be placed in the second housing (120).

[0336] A printed circuit board (110_pb) may be placed on one side of the first housing (110). The printed circuit board (110_pb) may include at least one processor (or hardware processor) (e.g., processor (920) of FIG. 9) and memory (e.g., memory (930) of FIG. 9) related to driving a speaker device (110_spm) and / or a light-emitting device (110_Led). Alternatively, one processor and memory may perform the storage, processing, and transmission of signals required to drive the speaker device (110_spm) and the light-emitting device (110_Led). Regarding the mounting of the printed circuit board (110_pb), the first housing (110) may include a groove into which the printed circuit board (110_pb) can be mounted.

[0337] The speaker device (110_spm) may be positioned adjacent to the first receiver hole (110_rch1). Alternatively, with respect to the z-axis direction, at least a portion of the speaker device (110_spm) may partially overlap with the first receiver hole (110_rch1).

[0338] According to one embodiment, a light-emitting device (110_Led) may be placed on a speaker PCB (printed circuit board) included in a speaker device (110_spm). The light-emitting device (110_Led) may include a light-emitting body (Led) (or a light-emitting member) and a component cover (110_Led_co) covering the light-emitting body (Led). At least a portion of the component cover (110_Led_co) may include a light guide plate. The component cover (110_Led_co) may transmit light irradiated from the light-emitting body (Led) toward a first receiver hole (110_rch1). The component cover (110_Led_co) may be configured in a dome shape or an arc shape to provide a light spreading effect (an effect that causes light to spread while using at least one light-emitting body (Led) according to the light reflection distance value).

[0339] At least one of the light-emitting device (110_Led), the light-emitting timing, light-emitting pattern, and light-emitting brightness can be adjusted in response to the control of a processor placed on a printed circuit board (110_pb). For example, a control signal for the light-emitting device (110_Led) from a processor placed on a printed circuit board (110_pb) is transmitted to the PCB of a speaker device (110_spm) through a connection board (110_co), and the PCB of the speaker device (110_spm) can control the light-emitting timing and light-emitting brightness of the light-emitting device (110_Led) in response to the control signal of the light-emitting device. Light irradiated from the light-emitting device (110_Led) is transmitted to a first receiver hole of a first optical member (210), and the light transmitted to at least a part of the first optical member (210) can be diffused to emit light. For example, the light-emitting device (110_Led) can be placed at the center of the speaker device (110_spm). Alternatively, at least a portion of the light-emitting device (110_Led) may be positioned to overlap with the first receiver hole (110_rch1) with respect to the z-axis direction.

[0340] The first optical member (210) may be positioned on the upper side walls of the first housing (110). The first optical member (210) may include a portion of the first receiver hole (110_rch1). A portion of the first receiver hole (110_rch1) may be formed, for example, in the first optical member (210). Another portion of the first receiver hole (110_rch1) may be formed in the first housing (110). Meanwhile,

[0341] In the foldable electronic device (3100) of the above-described structure, the light emission timing and brightness of the light-emitting device (110_Led) are controlled in response to the control of a processor placed on a printed circuit board (110_pb), and light irradiated from the light-emitting device (110_Led) can be transmitted to a first optical member (210) or a second optical member (220). A first portion formed of a transparent material among the first optical member (210) or the second optical member (220) can diffuse the incident light and transmit it to the outside.

[0342] Meanwhile, the electronic device described above is not limited to the embodiments described in each figure, and the electronic devices described in each figure may be applied in combination with one another. For example, any one of the various embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 25 may be applied in combination with at least one of the remaining embodiments of FIGS. 26a and FIG. 26b. For example, any one of the various embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 26b may be applied in combination with at least one of the remaining embodiments of FIGS. 27 and FIG. 32.

[0343] As described above, a foldable electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments comprises: a foldable housing comprising a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a hinge structure (140, 140-1) connecting the first housing and the second housing; a flexible display (130) disposed on the first housing and the second housing over the hinge structure and folded or unfolded in response to a hinge operation; a first optical member (210) disposed in the first housing along a first portion of the edge of the flexible display (130) and configured to transmit light output from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; a second optical member (220) disposed in the second housing along a second portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to transmit light output from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; and at least one processor (920) electrically connected to the flexible display. and may include memory (930) for storing at least one instruction.

[0344] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor (920) to enable the electronic device to provide a notification corresponding to a specific event of the foldable electronic device to the user of the foldable electronic device using light transmitted through at least one of the first optical member and the second optical member when the flexible display is folded.

[0345] According to one embodiment, while the specific event occurs, at least one of the light intensity, light color, or light magnitude may be changed according to at least one attribute of the specific event.

[0346] According to one embodiment, the specific event of the foldable electronic device may include the user's voice input and the audio output of the foldable electronic device.

[0347] According to one embodiment, while the voice input is being received or the audio output is being output, at least one of the intensity of light, color of light, or size of light may be changed according to at least one of the pitch, volume, or tone of each of the voice input and the audio output.

[0348] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be configured such that the processor (920) obtains the location of the user based on the user's voice input, displays a first notification indicating the reception of the user's voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the obtained user's location, displays a second notification indicating the process of processing the user's voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the obtained user's location, and displays a third notification indicating the output of feedback for the voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the obtained user's location.

[0349] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be configured such that the processor (920) obtains the location of the microphone (103) receiving the user's voice input and the location of the speaker (102) adjacent to the microphone, displays a first notification indicating the reception of the user's voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the location of the obtained microphone (103), displays a second notification indicating the process of processing the user's voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220), and displays a third notification indicating the output of feedback for the voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the location of the obtained speaker (102).

[0350] According to one embodiment, the length of the first notification may be proportional to the volume of the user's voice.

[0351] According to one embodiment, the length of the second notification may be proportional to the processing rate of the voice input.

[0352] According to one embodiment, the length of the third notification may be proportional to the audio size of the feedback.

[0353] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be configured such that the processor (920), in response to a user’s fingerprint authentication event, displays a first notification guiding the location of the fingerprint sensor (651) using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the fingerprint sensor (651), displays a second notification indicating the reception of a user’s touch input to the fingerprint sensor (651) using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the fingerprint sensor (651), and displays a third notification regarding the result of the fingerprint authentication using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220).

[0354] According to one embodiment, the third notification regarding the success of the fingerprint authentication and the third notification regarding the failure of the fingerprint authentication may be displayed in different colors.

[0355] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, in response to an operation event of an audio device that outputs sound, the processor displays a first notification guiding the position of the key button (652) using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the key button (652), displays a second notification confirming the user's input regarding the up area of ​​the key button (652) using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the key button (652), and displays a third notification confirming the user's input regarding the down area of ​​the key button (652) using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the key button (652).

[0356] According to one embodiment, the second notification may be displayed for a longer duration in proportion to the number of pressurizations and / or the pressurization time of the up area.

[0357] According to one embodiment, the third notification may be displayed briefly in proportion to the number of pressurizations and / or the pressurization time of the down area.

[0358] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be configured such that the processor (920), in response to a connection event of the connector port (107) of the electronic device and the charging cable (2110), displays a first notification indicating a charging mode using light transmitted through at least a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the connector port (107), and displays a second notification indicating the charge amount of the electronic device using light transmitted through at least a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220).

[0359] According to one embodiment, if the charging mode is fast charging, the first notification may be displayed in a first color.

[0360] According to one embodiment, if the charging mode is normal charging, the first notification may be displayed in a second color different from the first color.

[0361] According to one embodiment, the second notification may be displayed in proportion to the charge amount of the electronic device.

[0362] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction may be configured such that the processor displays a first notification indicating a specific event among a phone event, an alarm event, a timer event, a message event, a file transfer event, and an update event using light transmitted through at least a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220), and displays a second notification indicating the progress of at least one of the file transfer event and the update event using light transmitted through at least a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220).

[0363] A foldable electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments comprises: a plurality of housings that can be formed to be folded relative to each other with respect to at least one folding axis; a flexible display disposed in the plurality of housings; a first optical member and a second optical member disposed between the edges of the plurality of housings and the flexible display and transmitting light from the flexible display to the outside of the electronic device; a processor electrically connected to the flexible display; and a memory storing at least one instruction, wherein the at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the processor, thereby causing the electronic device to: provide at least one notification corresponding to a specific event of the foldable electronic device to the user of the foldable electronic device using light transmitted through at least one of the first optical member and the second optical member when the flexible display is folded, and during the occurrence of the specific event, at least one of the intensity of the light, the color of the light, or the size of the light may be changed according to at least one attribute of the specific event.

[0364] According to one embodiment, the flexible display may include a folding area corresponding to the folding axis; a first area located on one side relative to the folding area; and a second area located on the other side relative to the folding area.

[0365] According to one embodiment, the at least one notification can be displayed using light transmitted from at least one of the border area of ​​a first region adjacent to the optical member and the border area of ​​a second region.

[0366] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) may be formed of a transparent material or at least one of a transparent material and a translucent material.

[0367] According to one embodiment, the optical member (200) may include a first part (2711) disposed at the edge of each of the plurality of housings; and a second part (2712) connected to the first part and disposed to cover at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display.

[0368] According to one embodiment, the first part (2711) may be formed of a transparent material, and the second part (2712) may be formed of an opaque material.

[0369] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device may further include a third housing among the plurality of housings.

[0370] According to one embodiment, the first housing and the second housing are arranged on both sides with respect to the first folding axis, and the second housing and the third housing may be arranged on both sides with respect to the second folding axis.

[0371] The embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or substitutions of said embodiments. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. A singular expression may include a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B," "at least one of A and / or B," "A, B or C," or "at least one of A, B and / or C" may include all possible combinations of items listed together. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" may modify said components regardless of order or importance and are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit said components. Where it is stated that a certain (e.g., 1st) component is "(functionally or telecommunicationally) connected" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, the certain component may be directly connected to the other component or connected through the other component (e.g., 3rd component).

[0372] In this document, "adapted to or configured to" may be used interchangeably with, depending on the context, for example, hardware- or software-wise, "suitable for," "capable of," "modified to," "made to," "capable of," or "designed to." In some cases, the expression "device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" in conjunction with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "processor configured to perform A, B, and C" may refer to a dedicated processor for performing those operations (e.g., an embedded processor), or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or AP) capable of performing those operations by executing one or more programs stored in a memory device (e.g., memory).

[0373] As used in this document, the term “module” includes a unit composed of hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A “module” may be a component formed as a whole or a minimum unit or part thereof that performs one or more functions. A “module” may be implemented mechanically or electronically and may include, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or programmable logic device, known or under development, that performs certain operations.

[0374] At least a portion of the device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments may be implemented as instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., memory) in the form of program modules. When instructions are executed by a processor (e.g., a processor), the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions. Computer-readable recording media may include hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic media (e.g., magnetic tape), optical recording media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD), magneto-optical media (e.g., floptical disk), built-in memory, etc. Instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.

[0375] Each component (e.g., module or program module) according to various embodiments may be composed of a singular or multiple entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted or additional sub-components may be included. Generally or additionally, some components (e.g., module or program module) may be integrated into a single entity to perform the functions performed by each of the respective components prior to integration in the same or similar manner. The operations performed by the module, program module, or other components according to various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or additional operations may be added.

Claims

1. In a foldable electronic device, A foldable housing comprising a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a hinge structure (140, 140-1) connecting the first housing and the second housing; A flexible display (130) disposed on the first housing and the second housing over the hinge structure and folded or unfolded in response to hinge operation; A first optical member (210) disposed in a first housing along a first portion of the edge of the flexible display (130) and configured to transmit light output from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; A second optical member (220) disposed in a second housing along a second portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to transmit light output from the edge of the flexible display (130) to the outside; At least one processor (920) electrically connected to the flexible display; and It includes a memory (930) that stores at least one instruction, and The above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor (920) to enable the electronic device to provide a notification corresponding to a specific event of the foldable electronic device to the user of the foldable electronic device using light transmitted through at least one of the first optical member and the second optical member when the flexible display is folded, and An electronic device in which, while the above-mentioned specific event occurs, at least one of the intensity of light, the color of light, or the magnitude of light is changed according to at least one attribute of the above-mentioned specific event.

2. In Paragraph 1, The specific event of the foldable electronic device includes the user's voice input and the audio output of the foldable electronic device, and An electronic device in which, while the voice input is being received or the audio output is being output, at least one of the intensity of light, color of light, or magnitude of light is changed according to at least one of the pitch, volume, or tone of each of the voice input and the audio output.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above at least one instruction is, the processor (920), Based on the voice input of the above user, the location of the above user is obtained, and Using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the acquired location of the user, a first notification indicating the reception of the user's voice input is displayed, and A second notification is displayed indicating the process of processing the user's voice input using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the acquired user's location, and An electronic device configured to display a third notification indicating the output of feedback for the voice input using light transmitted through a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the location of the user obtained above.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above at least one instruction is, the processor (920), The location of the microphone (103) receiving the voice input of the above user and the speaker (102) adjacent to the microphone is obtained, and Using light transmitted through a portion of the adjacent first optical member (210) and second optical member (220) at the location of the microphone (103) obtained above, a first notification indicating the reception of the user's voice input is displayed, and Using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220), a second notification indicating the process of processing the user's voice input is displayed, and An electronic device configured to display a third notification indicating the output of feedback for the voice input by using light transmitted through a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the position of the acquired speaker (102).

5. In Paragraph 3 or 4, An electronic device in which the length of the first notification is proportional to the volume of the user's voice.

6. In Paragraph 3 or 4, An electronic device in which the length of the second notification is proportional to the processing rate of the voice input.

7. In Paragraph 3 or 4, An electronic device in which the length of the third notification is proportional to the audio size of the feedback.

8. In Paragraph 1, The above at least one instruction is, the processor (920), In response to the fingerprint authentication event of the above user, a first notification guiding the location of the fingerprint sensor (651) is displayed using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the fingerprint sensor (651). Using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the fingerprint sensor (651), a second notification indicating the reception of a user's touch input to the fingerprint sensor (651) is displayed, and An electronic device configured to display a third notification regarding the result of the fingerprint authentication using light transmitted through a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220).

9. In Paragraph 8, An electronic device in which the third notification regarding the success of the fingerprint authentication and the third notification regarding the failure of the fingerprint authentication are displayed in different colors.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above at least one instruction is, the processor, In response to an operation event of an audio device that outputs sound, a first notification guiding the position of the key button (652) is displayed using light transmitted through a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the key button (652). Using light transmitted through a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the key button (652), a second notification confirming the user's input for the up area of ​​the key button (652) is displayed, and An electronic device configured to display a third notification confirming the user's input to the down area of ​​the key button (652) by using light transmitted through a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the key button (652).

11. In Paragraph 10, The above second notification is displayed for a longer duration in proportion to the number of pressurizations and / or the pressurization time of the above up area, and The above third notification is an electronic device that displays briefly in proportion to the number of pressurizations and / or the pressurization time of the down area.

12. In Paragraph 1, The above at least one instruction is, the processor (920), In response to a connection event of the connector port (107) and the charging cable (2110) of the electronic device, a first notification indicating a charging mode is displayed using light transmitted through at least a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220) adjacent to the connector port (107). An electronic device configured to display a second notification indicating the charge amount of the electronic device using light transmitted through at least a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220).

13. In Paragraph 12, If the above charging mode is fast charging, the above first notification is displayed in a first color, and An electronic device in which, if the above charging mode is normal charging, the above first notification is displayed in a second color different from the above first color.

14. In Paragraph 12 or 13, The above second notification is an electronic device that is displayed in proportion to the charge amount of the electronic device.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above at least one instruction is, the processor, A first notification indicating a specific event among a phone event, an alarm event, a timer event, a message event, a file transfer event, and an update event is displayed using light transmitted through at least a part of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220), and An electronic device configured to display a second notification indicating the progress of at least one of the file transfer event and the update event using light transmitted through at least a portion of the first optical member (210) and the second optical member (220).

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