Electronic device and control method thereof

Abstract

This electronic device comprises: a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel; a memory storing instructions; a display including a first region corresponding to the first panel, a second region corresponding to the second panel, and a third region corresponding to the third panel; and at least one processor including processing circuitry, wherein the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, instruct the electronic device to: control the display to display at least one piece of default content in the first region, the second region, and the third region; when a folding event of the first panel is identified, identify the first region and the second region as a folding region; when a preset target object is identified in the folding region, identify alternative content; and control the display to display the alternative content in the folding region.

Description

Electronic device and control method thereof

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same, and more specifically, to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same that changes a screen displayed according to a folding event.

[0002] In multi-foldable devices, the display area can be relatively large when all panels are unfolded (unfolded state). If the display area is large, the multi-foldable device can provide a single piece of content on a large screen or provide multiple pieces of content simultaneously.

[0003] However, if the screen is large, people nearby can easily view it, raising the possibility of personal information exposure. If the personal information displayed on the screen is deemed to require security, users need to temporarily hide the screen content.

[0004] When a multi-foldable device is left in a closed state (folded state) to hide the screen content, people around the user can easily perceive the user's intention to hide it.

[0005] Even when a lock screen is displayed to hide screen content, there is a problem with low usability due to the lack of continuity with the existing screen.

[0006] The present disclosure is designed to improve upon the aforementioned problem, and the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device and a method for controlling the same that provide alternative content to a folding area when a folding event is identified.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) comprising a first panel (110), a second panel (120), and a third panel (130) comprises a memory (120-A) for storing instructions, a display (140) comprising a first area (140a) corresponding to the first panel (110), a second area (140b) corresponding to the second panel (120), and a third area (140c) corresponding to the third panel (130), and at least one processor (110-A) comprising processing circuitry, and when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), the electronic device controls the display (140) to display at least one basic content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c), and the first When a folding event of the panel (110) is identified, the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) are identified as folding areas, and when a pre-set target object is identified in the folding areas, alternative content is identified, and the display (140) is controlled to display the alternative content in the folding areas.

[0008] The above target object may include at least one of a pre-set text or a pre-set image.

[0009] The above target object may include at least one of an object related to personal information, an object related to security, an object related to harmfulness, or an object related to previously stored keywords.

[0010] The above alternative content may include at least one of a home screen, a settings screen, a multi-window screen, or a pre-configured application screen.

[0011] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), the electronic device may cause the display (140) to display the alternative content in the folding area when an event is identified in which the first panel (110) is unfolded.

[0012] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), the electronic device may analyze the screen structure of the at least one basic content displayed on the display (140) to identify the type of screen provision method, and the display (140) may display the alternative content in the folding area based on the type.

[0013] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), the electronic device may identify a first type in which a first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c), and may make the display (140) identify a first alternative content and display the first alternative content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c).

[0014] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), if a second type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) and the second basic content is displayed in the third area (140c), the electronic device may identify the first alternative content and enable the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a).

[0015] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), the electronic device may identify a first alternative content when a third type is identified in which a first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and a second basic content is displayed in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c); and when the target object is identified in the first area (140a), the display (140) may be controlled to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a); and when the target object is identified in the second area (140b), the display (140) may be controlled to display the first alternative content in the second area (140b).

[0016] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (110-A), the electronic device may identify a first alternative content when a fourth type is identified in which a first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), a second basic content is displayed in the second area (140b), and a third basic content is displayed in the third area (140c); and when the target object is identified in the first area (140a), the display (140) may be controlled to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a); and when the target object is identified in the second area (140b), the display (140) may be controlled to display the first alternative content in the second area (140b).

[0017] According to one embodiment, a control method for an electronic device including a display (140) comprising a first area (140a) corresponding to a first panel (110), a second area (140b) corresponding to a second panel (120), and a third area (140c) corresponding to a third panel (130) comprises the steps of: displaying at least one basic content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c); identifying the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) as folding areas when a folding event of the first panel (110) is identified; identifying alternative content when a pre-set target object is identified in the folding areas; and displaying the alternative content in the folding areas.

[0018] The above target object may include at least one of a pre-set text or a pre-set image.

[0019] The above target object may include at least one of an object related to personal information, an object related to security, an object related to harmfulness, or an object related to previously stored keywords.

[0020] The above alternative content may include at least one of a home screen, a settings screen, a multi-window screen, or a pre-configured application screen.

[0021] The step of displaying the alternative content may display the alternative content in the folding area when an event in which the first panel (110) is unfolded is identified.

[0022] The step of displaying the alternative content may involve analyzing the screen structure of the at least one basic content displayed on the display (140) to identify the type of screen provision method, and displaying the alternative content in the folding area based on the type.

[0023] The step of identifying the alternative content involves identifying the first alternative content when a first type in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c) is identified, and the step of displaying the alternative content may display the first alternative content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c).

[0024] The step of identifying the alternative content involves identifying the first alternative content when a second type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) and the second basic content is displayed in the third area (140c), and the step of displaying the alternative content may display the first alternative content in the first area (140a).

[0025] The step of identifying the alternative content involves identifying the first alternative content when a third type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second basic content is displayed in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c). The step of displaying the alternative content involves displaying the first alternative content in the first area (140a) when the target object is identified in the first area (140a), and displaying the first alternative content in the second area (140b) when the target object is identified in the second area (140b).

[0026] The control method described above may identify the first alternative content when a fourth type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), the second basic content is displayed in the second area (140b), and the third basic content is displayed in the third area (140c), and the step of displaying the alternative content may display the first alternative content in the first area (140a) when the target object is identified in the first area (140a), and display the first alternative content in the second area (140b) when the target object is identified in the second area (140b).

[0027] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the specific configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a plurality of types for displaying content according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of displaying one content in the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying one content in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying two contents in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of displaying three contents in the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the operation of identifying a target object in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a first type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a second type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a third type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining a fourth type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an operation to display alternative content only in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating an operation to display alternative content only in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying alternative content over the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0043] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying alternative content over the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying a composite image in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying a composite image in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying a composite image in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying a previous screen according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an operation to determine whether a single content is determined after determining a security level according to one embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the operation of displaying content in a general type where the security level is below a threshold level, according to one embodiment.

[0050] FIG. 24 is a drawing for explaining a method of controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0051] FIG. 25 illustrates an example of a first state of an electronic device.

[0052] FIG. 26 illustrates an example of a second state of an electronic device.

[0053] FIG. 27 illustrates an example of a third state of an electronic device.

[0054] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0055] The terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure have been selected to be as widely used as possible, taking into account their functions within this disclosure; however, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Additionally, in specific cases, terms have been arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant explanatory section of this disclosure. Therefore, terms used in this disclosure should be defined not merely by their names, but based on their meanings and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0056] In this specification, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” indicate the presence of such features (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or components such as parts) and do not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0057] The expression "at least one of A or / and B" should be understood as representing either "A" or "B" or "A and B".

[0058] Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" used in this specification may modify various components regardless of order and / or importance, and are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit said components.

[0059] Where it is stated that a component (e.g., Component 1) is "(operatively or communicatively) coupled with / to" or "connected to" another component (e.g., Component 2), it should be understood that the component may be directly connected to the other component or connected through the other component (e.g., Component 3).

[0060] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "consisting of" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0061] In the present disclosure, a "module" or "part" performs at least one function or operation and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, a plurality of "modules" or a plurality of "parts" may be integrated into at least one module and implemented by at least one processor, except for a "module" or "part" that needs to be implemented in specific hardware.

[0062] In this specification, the term "user" may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

[0063] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0064] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0065] Referring to the embodiment (1) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a body. The electronic device (100) may be a foldable device. The body of the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a first panel (110), a second panel (120), or a third panel (130).

[0066] The first panel (110) and the second panel (120) can be connected through the first hinge (150). The first panel (110) can be connected to the second panel (120) through the first hinge (150) and rotated.

[0067] The third panel (130) and the second panel (120) can be connected via the second hinge (160). The third panel (130) can be connected to the second panel (120) via the first hinge (160) and rotated.

[0068] Referring to the embodiment (2) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a display (140). The display (140) may be placed on the upper body plate of the electronic device (100). The display (140) may be a foldable display or a bending display. The display (140) may be placed on a first panel (110), a second panel (120), and a third panel (130). The entire area of ​​the display (140) may include at least one of a first area (140a) corresponding to the first panel (110), a second area (140b) corresponding to the second panel (120), or a third area (140c) corresponding to the third panel (130).

[0069] Depending on user input, at least one of the first panel (110) or the third panel (130) may be rotated inward. The display (140) may be a touch display. When the surface of the display (140) is touched by a user, the electronic device (100) may identify the touch location and perform an action corresponding to the user input based on the touch location.

[0070] The first panel (110) may correspond to the first housing part (110) of FIG. 25.

[0071] The second panel (120) may correspond to the second housing part (120) of FIG. 25.

[0072] The third panel (130) may correspond to the third housing part (130) of FIG. 25.

[0073] The display (140) can correspond to the flexible display (140) of FIG. 25.

[0074] The first area (140a) may correspond to the first display area (140a) of FIG. 25.

[0075] The second area (140b) may correspond to the second display area (140b) of FIG. 25.

[0076] The third area (140c) may correspond to the third display area (140c) of FIG. 25.

[0077] The display (140) may include a touch sensor capable of sensing user input (touch).

[0078] The electronic device (100) can obtain a first rotation angle indicating the degree of rotation of the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) may include a first angle sensor that senses the degree of rotation of the first panel (110). At least one processor (110-A) can obtain the first rotation angle through the first angle sensor.

[0079] The electronic device (100) can obtain a second rotation angle indicating the degree of rotation of the third panel (130). The electronic device (100) may include a second angle sensor that senses the degree of rotation of the third panel (130). At least one processor (110-A) can obtain the second rotation angle through the second angle sensor.

[0080] At least one processor (110-A) can identify the state of the first panel (110) or the third panel (130). The state can be classified into an unfolded state and a folded state.

[0081] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0082] The electronic device (100) may include a first panel (110), a second panel (120), and a third panel (130).

[0083] The electronic device (100) may include a memory (120-A) for storing instructions.

[0084] The electronic device (100) may include a display (140) comprising a first area (140a) corresponding to a first panel (110), a second area (140b) corresponding to a second panel (120), and a third area (140c) corresponding to a third panel (130).

[0085] The electronic device (100) may include at least one processor (110-A) including processing circuitry.

[0086] At least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display at least one basic content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c).

[0087] The basic content may represent content provided by the current display (140). The content may include image data. The content may be described as an image in that it includes at least one image. The content may be described as a screen.

[0088] For example, basic content can be described as basic images, basic screens, basic applications, basic UI, etc.

[0089] At least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display at least one basic content.

[0090] While at least one basic content is displayed, at least one processor (110-A) can identify a folding event. The folding event may indicate an event in which a first panel (110) or a third panel (130) included in the electronic device (100) is folded. The folding event may be a pre-set event.

[0091] The electronic device (100) may include a first angle sensor and a second angle sensor.

[0092] At least one processor (110-A) can obtain a first rotation angle of the first panel (110) with respect to a first direction through a first angle sensor. If the first rotation angle is greater than or equal to a threshold angle, at least one processor (110-A) can identify that a folding event has occurred for the first panel (110).

[0093] At least one processor (110-A) can obtain a second rotation angle of the third panel (130) relative to the first direction through a second angle sensor. If the second rotation angle is greater than or equal to a threshold angle, at least one processor (110-A) can identify that a folding event has occurred for the third panel (130).

[0094] The critical angle can be changed according to user settings.

[0095] When a folding event of the first panel (110) is identified, at least one processor (110-A) can identify the first region (140a) and the second region (140b) as folding regions. When a folding event of the first panel (110) is identified, at least one processor (110-A) can identify the third region (140c) as a non-folding region.

[0096] The folding event of the first panel (110) can be described as a half folding event.

[0097] At least one processor (110-A) can identify whether a target object is included in at least one basic content.

[0098] The target object may be an object for providing alternative content. When the target object is included, at least one processor (110-A) can identify the alternative content.

[0099] The target object may include at least one of pre-set text or pre-set image. The target object may be in the form of text and / or an image. At least one processor (110-A) can identify the target object by analyzing the screen displayed on the display (140). At least one processor (110-A) can identify whether the target object exists in the entire area of ​​the screen displayed on the display (140).

[0100] The target object may include at least one of an object related to personal information, an object related to security, an object related to harmfulness, or an object related to previously stored keywords.

[0101] An object representing personal information may include an object representing at least one of a balance, profit / loss, revenue, account, bankbook, profile, contact, personal, or mail. Personal information may be described as privacy information.

[0102] It may include objects related to security. Objects related to security may include objects representing at least one of a password, lock, security, biometric, pattern, protection, or authentication.

[0103] Objects related to harmfulness may include objects exhibiting at least one of obscenity or violence.

[0104] Objects related to previously stored keywords may include objects representing keywords that the user has previously saved (or registered).

[0105] When a folding event is identified, at least one processor (110-A) can identify a folding area within the entire area of ​​the display (140). At least one processor (110-A) can determine whether a target object is included in the folding area.

[0106] When a pre-set target object is identified in the folding area, at least one processor (110-A) can identify alternative content and control the display (140) to display the alternative content in the folding area.

[0107] The replacement content may be content displayed in place of the primary content. At least one processor (110-A) may display the replacement content instead of the primary content based on a folding event.

[0108] Alternative content may be listed as replacement content, supplementary content, converted content, new content, etc.

[0109] The alternative content may include at least one of the home screen, settings screen, multi-window screen, or a pre-configured application screen.

[0110] At least one processor (110-A) can identify an unfolding event. An unfolding event may indicate an event in which a folded first panel (110) or a folded third panel (130) is unfolded.

[0111] At least one processor (110-A) can obtain a third rotation angle of the first panel (110) with respect to a second direction (opposite to the first direction) through a first angle sensor. If the third rotation angle is greater than or equal to a threshold angle, at least one processor (110-A) can identify that an unfolding event has occurred for the first panel (110).

[0112] At least one processor (110-A) can obtain a fourth rotation angle of the third panel (130) relative to a second direction through a second angle sensor. If the fourth rotation angle is greater than or equal to a threshold angle, at least one processor (110-A) can identify that an unfolding event has occurred for the third panel (130).

[0113] When an event is identified in which the first panel (110) is unfolded, at least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display alternative content in the folding area.

[0114] At least one processor (110-A) can identify the type of screen provision method by analyzing the screen structure of at least one basic content displayed on the display (140). The screen structure may be described as a screen layout, UI components, etc.

[0115] At least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display alternative content in the folding area based on a type. The type may be described as a type of screen presentation method, a screen structure type, or a screen layout type. Various types are described in FIG. 4.

[0116] When a first type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c), at least one processor (110-A) can identify the first alternative content. At least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c). An explanation related to this is provided in FIG. 5 and FIG. 10.

[0117] When a second type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) and the second basic content is displayed in the third area (140c), at least one processor (110-A) can identify the first alternative content. At least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a). An explanation related to this is described in FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 11.

[0118] When a third type is identified in which a first basic content is displayed in a first area (140a) and a second basic content is displayed in a second area (140b) and a third area (140c), at least one processor (110-A) can identify a first alternative content. When a target object is identified in the first area (140a), at least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a). When a target object is identified in the second area (140b), at least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the second area (140b). An explanation related to this is described in FIGS. 7 and FIGS. 12.

[0119] When a fourth type is identified in which a first basic content is displayed in a first area (140a), a second basic content is displayed in a second area (140b), and a third basic content is displayed in a third area (140c), at least one processor (110-A) can identify a first alternative content. When a target object is identified in the first area (140a), at least one processor (110-A) controls the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the first area (140a), and when a target object is identified in the second area (140b), at least one processor (110-A) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content in the second area (140b). An explanation related to this is described in FIGS. 8 and FIGS. 13.

[0120] At the moment the electronic device (100) is folded in half, the electronic device (100) can change information that is similar to the original content but does not require security or authentication by having the AI ​​analyze the nature of the information (security, authentication requirement) in the area covered by the folded panel (if necessary).

[0121] For example, the electronic device (100) may be in a state of operating in a preset mode. The preset mode may be a security mode or a secret mode. While operating in a preset mode, the electronic device (100) may identify alternative content. The state of operating in a preset mode may include a state of running an application in a preset mode. While displaying the application on the screen in a preset mode, the electronic device (100) may identify folding events and unfolding events. The electronic device (100) may display alternative content instead of the default content. The electronic device (100) may prevent the exposure of the default content that was being displayed on the display (140).

[0122] The electronic device (100) can store original content that is no longer displayed due to alternative content in memory (120-A). The electronic device (100) can later display the original content stored in memory (120-A).

[0123] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the specific configuration of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment.

[0124] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (100) may be one of various forms of electronic devices, such as a notebook (190), smartphones (191) having various form factors (e.g., a bar-type smartphone (191-1), a foldable-type smartphone (191-2), or a sliderable (or rollable)-type smartphone (191-3)), a tablet (192), a cellular phone (not shown), and other similar computing devices (not shown). The components, their relationships, and their functions illustrated in FIG. 3 are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the implementations described or claimed herein. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user device, a multifunction device, a portable device, or a server.

[0125] The electronic device (100) may include components comprising at least one processor (110-A) (hereinafter referred to as processor (110-A)), at least one memory (120-A) (hereinafter referred to as memory (120-A)), at least one display (140) (hereinafter referred to as display (140)), at least one image sensor (150-A) (hereinafter referred to as image sensor (150-A)), at least one communication circuit (160-A) (hereinafter referred to as communication circuit (160-A)), and / or at least one sensor (170-A) (hereinafter referred to as sensor (170-A)). The components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (100) may include other components (e.g., power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), audio processing circuit, antenna, rechargeable battery, or input / output interface). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (100). For example, some components can be integrated into a single component.

[0126] The processor (110-A) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit (or circuitry)) chips and may perform various data processing operations. The processor (110-A) may include at least one electrical circuit and may process instructions (or programs, data) stored in memory (120-A) individually or collectively in a distributed manner. The processor (110-A) may include a processor assembly comprising one or more processing circuits. The processor (110-A) may include any processing circuit that is operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components of the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (120-A), display (140), image sensor (150-A), communication circuit (160-A), and / or sensor (170-A)). For example, the processor (110-A) (e.g., application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or a chipset). For example, the processor (110-A) may be implemented as a plurality of cores (or at least one core circuit), a plurality of chips, or a plurality of chipsets. For example, the processor (110-A) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (110-A) may include one or more processing circuits configured to perform the various functions of the present disclosure individually and / or collectively. As an example without limitation, at least a portion of the processor (110-A) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (100), and at least another portion of the processor (110-A) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (100) different from the first chip of the electronic device (100).

[0127] For example, the processor (110-A) may include a central processing unit (111), a graphics processing unit (112), a neural processing unit (113), an image signal processor (114), a display controller (115), a memory controller (116), a storage controller (117), a communication processor (118), and / or a sensor interface (119). These components of the processor (110-A) are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (110-A) may include other components. For example, some components of the processor (110-A) may be omitted from the processor (110-A). For example, some components of the processor (110-A) may be included as separate components of the electronic device (100) outside of the processor (110-A). For example, some components of the processor (110-A) (e.g., memory controller (116)) may be included in other components (e.g., at least part of memory (120-A), an interface (e.g. available for connection to at least one component of the electronic device (100)), a display (140) and / or an image sensor (150-A)).

[0128] The processor (110-A) may cause other components of the electronic device (100) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in memory (120-A). The CPU (111) (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control the components of the processor (110-A) based on the execution of instructions stored in memory (120-A) (e.g., volatile memory (121) and / or non-volatile memory (122)). The GPU (112) (or graphics processing circuit) may be configured to execute parallel operations (e.g., rendering). The NPU (113) (or neural processing circuit, or AI (artificial intelligence) chip) may be configured to execute operations for an artificial intelligence model (e.g., convolution computation). An ISP (114) (or image signal processing circuit) may be configured to process a raw image acquired through an image sensor (150-A) into a format suitable for a component within the electronic device (100) or a component of the processor (110-A). A display controller (115) (or display control circuit, or DPU (display processing unit)) may be configured to process an image acquired from a CPU (111), GPU (112), ISP (114), or memory (120-A) (e.g., volatile memory (121)) into a format suitable for a display (140). A memory controller (116) (or memory control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the volatile memory (121) and writing data to the volatile memory (121). A storage controller (117) (or storage control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from non-volatile memory (122) and writing data to non-volatile memory (122).The CP (118) (communication processing circuit) may be configured to process data obtained from a component of the processor (110-A) into a format suitable for transmitting to another electronic device via the communication circuit (160-A), or to process data obtained from another electronic device via the communication circuit (160-A) into a format suitable for processing by a component of the processor (110-A). For example, the communication circuit (160-A) may include one or more communication circuits. The sensor interface (119) (or sensing data processing circuit, sensor hub) may be configured to process data regarding the state of the electronic device (100) and / or the state around the electronic device (100), obtained via the sensor (170-A), into a format suitable for a component of the processor (110-A).

[0129] Memory (120-A) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, memory (120-A) may include a memory assembly comprising one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include a hard drive, a flash memory, a permanent memory such as ROM (read-only memory) (e.g., non-volatile memory (122)), a semi-permanent memory such as RAM (random access memory) (e.g., volatile memory (121)), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. Memory (120-A) may include a cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used to temporarily store data for a function or feature of the electronic device (100). As an example not limited to, the cache memory may be included within the processor (110-A). The memory (120-A) may be fixedly embedded within the electronic device (100) or incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., a SIM (subscriber identity module) card and / or an SD (secure digital) card) that can be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the electronic device (100).

[0130] For example, memory (120-A) may store one or more software applications, such as operating system (or system) software applications, firmware software applications, driver software applications, plugin (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software applications, and / or any other suitable software applications. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by the processor (110-A). For example, memory (120-A) may store instructions that can be called by an application programming interface (API). For example, memory (120-A) may store instructions within a library.

[0131] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a plurality of types for displaying content according to one embodiment.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (100) can provide content in various ways. The electronic device (100) can provide content by dividing the entire area of ​​the display (140) according to the number of contents.

[0133] According to one embodiment (410), the electronic device (100) can display one content in a first area (140a), a second area (140b), and a third area (140c). A screen providing method for displaying a first basic content (A) in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c) can be described as a first type.

[0134] According to one embodiment (420), the electronic device (100) can display two contents. A screen providing method that displays a first basic content (A) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b) and displays a second basic content (B) in a third area (140c) can be described as a second type.

[0135] According to one embodiment (430), the electronic device (100) can display two contents. A screen providing method that displays a first basic content (A) in a first area (140a) and a second basic content (B) in a second area (140b) and a third area (140c) can be described as a third type.

[0136] According to one embodiment (440), the electronic device (100) can display three contents. A screen providing method can be described as a fourth type in which a first basic content (A) is displayed in a first area (140a), a second basic content (B) is displayed in a second area (140b), and a third basic content (C) is displayed in a third area (140c).

[0137] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of displaying one content in the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0138] The embodiment (510) of FIG. 5 may represent the embodiment (410) of FIG. 4. The electronic device (100) may provide alternative content in a first type of screen providing method. When a target object is identified in the first basic content (A), the electronic device (100) may change the first basic content (A) to provide new alternative content.

[0139] For example (511), when a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in a first area (140a), a second area (140b), and a third area (140c).

[0140] For example (512), when a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can generate an alternative image. The electronic device (100) can generate an extended image to be displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) based on an image displayed in the third area (140c) corresponding to the non-folding area (140c). The extended image displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) and the partial image of the first basic content (A) displayed in the third area (140c) can be naturally connected.

[0141] The extended image may be described as a reconstructed image, composite image, transformed image, additionally generated image, AI-generated image, rendered image, complementary image, connected image, additional image, etc.

[0142] For example (513), when a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a first alternative content (X) and a second alternative content (Y). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the folding area (140a, 140b) and the second alternative content (Y) in the non-folding area (140c).

[0143] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying one content in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0144] The embodiment (620) of FIG. 6 may represent the embodiment (420) of FIG. 4. The electronic device (100) may provide alternative content in a second type of screen providing method. When a target object is identified in the first basic content (A), the electronic device (100) may change the first basic content (A) to provide new alternative content.

[0145] For example (621), when a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a first alternative content (X) and a second alternative content (Y). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and to display the second alternative content (Y) in the third area (140c).

[0146] For example (622), when a target object is identified in a folding area (140a, 140b), the electronic device (100) can display a first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and to display the second basic content (B) in the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can change only the first basic content (A) and retain the second basic content (B).

[0147] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying two contents in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0148] The embodiment (730) of FIG. 7 may represent the embodiment (430) of FIG. 4. The electronic device (100) may provide alternative content in a third type of screen providing method. When a target object is identified in the first basic content (A), the electronic device (100) may change the first basic content (A). When a target object is identified in the second basic content (B), the electronic device (100) may change the second basic content (B).

[0149] For example (731), when a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a first alternative content (X) and a second alternative content (Y). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in a first area (140a) and the second alternative content (Y) in a second area (140b) and a third area (140c).

[0150] For example (732), when a target object is identified in the first area (140a), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a) and the second basic content (B) in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can change only the first basic content (A) and retain the second basic content (B).

[0151] For example (733), when a target object is identified in the second area (140b), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first basic content (A) in the first area (140a) and the first alternative content (X) in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can maintain the first basic content (A) and change only the second basic content (B).

[0152] For example (734), when a target object is identified in the second area (140b), the electronic device (100) can identify the second basic content (B) displayed in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can obtain a partial image of the second basic content (B) displayed in the third area (140c) from the full image. The electronic device (100) can generate an extended image to be displayed in the second area (140b) based on the partial image displayed in the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first basic content (A) in the first area (140a), display the extended image in the second area (140b), and display the partial image in the third area (140c).

[0153] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of displaying three contents in the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0154] The embodiment (840) of FIG. 8 may represent the embodiment (440) of FIG. 4. The electronic device (100) may provide alternative content in a fourth type of screen providing method. When a target object is identified in the first basic content (A), the electronic device (100) may change the first basic content (A). When a target object is identified in the second basic content (B), the electronic device (100) may change the second basic content (B).

[0155] For example (841), when a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a first alternative content (X), a second alternative content (Y), and a third alternative content (Z). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in a first area (140a), display the second alternative content (Y) in a second area (140b), and display the third alternative content (Z) in a third area (140c).

[0156] For example (842), when a target object is identified in the first area (140a), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a), display the second basic content (B) in the second area (140b), and display the third basic content (C) in the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can change only the first basic content (A) and retain the second basic content (B) and the third basic content (C).

[0157] For example (843), when a target object is identified in the second area (140b), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first basic content (A) in the first area (140a), the first alternative content (X) in the second area (140b), and the third basic content (C) in the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can change only the second basic content (B) and maintain the first basic content (A) and the third basic content (C).

[0158] For example (844), when a target object is identified in the first area (140a) or the second area (140b), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X). The electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and to display the third basic content (C) in the third area (140c). The electronic device (100) can change the first basic content (A) and the second basic content (B), and maintain the third basic content (C).

[0159] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the operation of identifying a target object in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device (100) can display content in a first area (140a), a second area (140b), and a third area (140c) (S905). The content displayed first can be listed as the basic content.

[0161] After the content is displayed, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event of the first panel (110) (S910). A folding event may indicate an event in which the panel is rotated. The electronic device (100) may include a first panel (110), a second panel (120), and a third panel (130). The rotational movement of the panel may be recognized in the first panel (110) or the third panel (130). It is assumed that a folding event occurred in the first panel (110).

[0162] If the folding event of the first panel (110) does not occur (S910-N), the electronic device (100) can repeat the S905 and S910 operations.

[0163] When a folding event of the first panel (110) occurs (S910-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify the first region (140a) and the second region (140b) as folding regions (140a, 140b) and identify the third region (140c) as a non-folding region (140c) (S915).

[0164] The electronic device (100) can determine whether a target object is identified in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S920). If a target object is not identified in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S920-N), the electronic device (100) can repeat the S905, S910, S915, and S920 operations.

[0165] When a target object is identified in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S920-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify whether multiple contents are displayed (S925). The electronic device (100) can identify whether multiple contents are displayed on the display (140). The electronic device (100) can identify a screen presentation method related to the contents. Various screen presentation methods (or screen configuration methods) are described in FIG. 4.

[0166] The electronic device (100) can identify whether multiple contents are displayed by analyzing the content displayed on the display (140) or analyzing screen structure information related to the display (140).

[0167] If it is identified that multiple contents are not to be displayed (S925-N), the electronic device (100) may change to a single content (S930). The single content may correspond to the first type of FIG. 4. The single content may represent a screen structure that displays one content on the display (140). Specific operations related to this are described in FIG. 10.

[0168] If identified as displaying multiple contents (S925-Y), the electronic device (100) can change the multi-content (S935). The multi-content may correspond to the second type, third type, and fourth type of FIG. 4. The multi-content may represent a screen structure that displays multiple contents on the display (140). Specific operations related thereto are described in FIG. 11 to FIG. 13.

[0169] In the S920 operation, it was determined whether the target object is identified only in the folding area (140a, 140b). As another example, the electronic device (100) can determine whether the target object is identified in the entire area (140a, 140b, 140c).

[0170] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a first type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (100) can identify a screen providing method as a first type. The electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the first basic content (A) (S1005).

[0172] The electronic device (100) can determine a security level based on metadata of the first basic content (A). The metadata may include at least one of representative information, application type, and included object information.

[0173] The electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the first basic content (A) based on at least one of representative information of the first basic content (A), the type of application providing the first basic content (A), and an object included in the first basic content (A).

[0174] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the security level is above a threshold level (S1010). The threshold level can be changed according to user settings.

[0175] If the security level is above the threshold level (S1010-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X) (S1015).

[0176] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1016).

[0177] When an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1016-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the entire area (140a, 140b, 140c) (S1020). A description related to this may correspond to the embodiment (511) of FIG. 5.

[0178] The alternative content may include a pre-configured screen. The pre-configured screen may include at least one of a home screen, a settings screen, a multi-window screen, and a pre-configured app (application) screen.

[0179] If the security level is below the threshold level (S1010-N), the electronic device (100) can acquire a first image corresponding to the non-folding area (140c) (S1025).

[0180] The electronic device (100) can generate a second image to be displayed in the folding area (140a, 140b) based on the first image (S1030). The second image may be an extended image generated based on the first image. For example, the electronic device (100) may generate the extended image using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) model.

[0181] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1031).

[0182] When an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1031-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display a second image in the folding area (140a, 140b) and a first image in the non-folding area (140c) (S1035). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (512) of FIG. 5.

[0183] The first image may represent a partial image displayed in the third area (140c) in the first basic content (A). The second image may represent an extended image newly created to be connected to the first image. The second image may be different from the first image.

[0184] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a second type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (100) can be determined to have a screen providing method of providing multiple contents (a second type, a third type, or a fourth type).

[0186] The electronic device (100) can identify whether one content is displayed in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S1105).

[0187] When one content is displayed in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S1105-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify a second type (S1110). The second type may represent the embodiment (420) of FIG. 4.

[0188] The electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the first basic content (A) (S1115). The electronic device (100) can identify whether the security level is above a threshold level (S1120). As the descriptions regarding the security level and threshold level are described in S1005 and S1010 of FIG. 10, a redundant description is omitted.

[0189] If the security level is above the threshold level (S1120-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X) and the second alternative content (Y) (S1125).

[0190] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1126).

[0191] When an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1126-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the folding area (140a, 140b) and the second alternative content (Y) in the non-folding area (140c) (S1130). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (621) of FIG. 6.

[0192] If the security level is less than the security level (S1120-N), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X) (S1135).

[0193] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1136).

[0194] When an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1136-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the folding area (140a, 140b) and the second basic content (B) in the non-folding area (140c) (S1140). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (622) of FIG. 6.

[0195] When multiple contents are displayed in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S1105-N), the electronic device (100) may determine the screen providing method as a third type or a fourth type (S1145). An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 12.

[0196] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a third type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0197] Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device (100) can identify that the screen providing method is of the third type or the fourth type. The electronic device (100) can identify whether three contents are displayed in the entire area (140a, 140b, 140c) (S1205).

[0198] If three contents are not displayed in the entire area (140a, 140b, 140c) (S1205-N), the electronic device (100) can identify that the screen providing method is of the third type (S1210). The third type may correspond to the embodiment (430) of FIG. 4.

[0199] The electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the content containing the target object (S1215). If the target object is included in the first basic content (A), the electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the first basic content (A). If the target object is included in the second basic content (B), the electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the second basic content (B).

[0200] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the security level is above the threshold level (S1215). The descriptions related to the security level and threshold level are described in S1005 and S1010 of FIG. 10, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0201] If the security level is above the threshold level (S1220-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X) and the second alternative content (Y) (S1225).

[0202] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1231).

[0203] When an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1231-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a) and the second alternative content (Y) in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c) (S1230). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (731) of FIG. 7.

[0204] If the security level is below the threshold level (S1220-N), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X) (S1235).

[0205] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1236).

[0206] When the unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1236-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify whether the target object is present in the first region (140a) (S1240).

[0207] If the target object is present in the first area (140a) (S1240-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a) and the second basic content (B) in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c) (S1245). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (732) of FIG. 7.

[0208] If the target object is not present in the first area (140a) (S1240-N), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first basic content (A) in the first area (140a) and the first alternative content (X) in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c) (S1250). An explanation related to this is provided in the embodiment (733) of FIG. 7.

[0209] If the target object is not in the first region (140a) (S1240-N), the electronic device (100) can determine that the target object is in the second region (140b).

[0210] When three contents are displayed in the entire area (140a, 140b, 140c) (S1205-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify that the screen providing method is of the fourth type (S1255). An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 13.

[0211] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining a fourth type of content display operation according to one embodiment.

[0212] Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (100) can identify a screen provision method as a fourth type. The electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the content containing the target object (S1305). If the target object is included in the first basic content (A), the electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the first basic content (A). If the target object is included in the second basic content (B), the electronic device (100) can identify the security level of the second basic content (B).

[0213] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the security level is above the threshold level (S1310). The descriptions related to the security level and threshold level are described in S1005 and S1010 of FIG. 10, so a redundant description is omitted.

[0214] If the security level is above the threshold level (S1310-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X), the second alternative content (Y), and the third alternative content (Z) (S1315).

[0215] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1316).

[0216] When an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1316-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a), the second alternative content (Y) in the second area (140b), and the third alternative content (Z) in the third area (140c) (S1320). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (841) of FIG. 8.

[0217] If the security level is below the threshold level (S1310-N), the electronic device (100) can identify the first alternative content (X) (S1325).

[0218] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1326).

[0219] When the unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S1326-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify whether the target object exists in the first area (S1330).

[0220] If the target object is present in the first area (140a) (S1330-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first alternative content (X) in the first area (140a), the second basic content (B) in the second area (140b), and the third basic content (C) in the third area (140c) (S1335). An explanation related to this is described in the embodiment (842) of FIG. 8.

[0221] If the target object is not present in the first area (140a) (S1330-N), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display the first basic content (A) in the first area (140a), the first alternative content (X) in the second area (140b), and the third basic content (C) in the third area (140c) (S1340). An explanation related to this is provided in the embodiment (843) of FIG. 8. If the target object is not present in the first area (140a) (S1330-N), the electronic device (100) can determine that the target object is present in the second area (140b).

[0222] In FIGS. 10 to 13, it is described that alternative content (or alternative image) is displayed when an unfolding event is identified. According to another embodiment, the electronic device (100) may display alternative content (or alternative image) immediately even if an unfolding event is not identified. This is because a delay may occur if alternative content (or alternative image) is displayed after an unfolding event is identified. When folding and unfolding operations are performed quickly, alternative content (or alternative image) may be displayed immediately even if an unfolding event is not identified in order to perform the content switching operation as quickly as possible.

[0223] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an operation to display alternative content only in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0224] Referring to the embodiment (1410) of FIG. 14, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (1401) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b) and display a second basic content (1402) in a third area (140c).

[0225] Referring to the embodiment (1420) of FIG. 14, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event for the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c). When the first panel (110) is in a folded state, the electronic device (100) can display the second basic content (1402) in the third area (140c). The first basic content (1401) may not be displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) due to folding.

[0226] When a folding event for the first panel (110) is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b). If a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b), the electronic device (100) can identify (or create) a first alternative content (1403) for changing the first basic content (1401) displayed on the electronic device (100).

[0227] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., celebrities). The target object may include image objects.

[0228] For example, the first basic content (1401) may be a screen of a specific website.

[0229] For example, the first alternative content (1403) may be a screen of another website.

[0230] Referring to the embodiment (1430) of FIG. 14, the electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event for the first panel (110). The unfolding event may indicate an event in which the first panel (110) is unfolded. When the unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display the first alternative content (1403) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and display the second basic content (1402) in the third area (140c).

[0231] The operation of FIG. 14 may correspond to the embodiment (622) of FIG. 6.

[0232] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating an operation to display alternative content only in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0233] Referring to the embodiment (1510) of FIG. 15, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (1501) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b) and display a second basic content (1502) in a third area (140c).

[0234] Referring to the embodiment (1520) of FIG. 15, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event for the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c). When the first panel (110) is in a folded state, the electronic device (100) can display the second basic content (1502) in the third area (140c). The first basic content (1501) may not be displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) due to folding.

[0235] When a folding event for the first panel (110) is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b). If a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b), the electronic device (100) can identify (or create) a first alternative content (1503) for changing the first basic content (1501) displayed on the electronic device (100).

[0236] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., balance, profit / loss, etc.). The target object may include text objects.

[0237] For example, the first basic content (1501) may be a screen related to the user's stock balance.

[0238] For example, the first alternative content (1503) may be a screen related to any stock ticker.

[0239] Referring to the embodiment (1530) of FIG. 15, the electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event for the first panel (110). The unfolding event may indicate an event in which the first panel (110) is unfolded. When the unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display the first alternative content (1503) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and display the second basic content (1502) in the third area (140c).

[0240] The operation of FIG. 15 can correspond to the embodiment (622) of FIG. 6.

[0241] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying alternative content over the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0242] Referring to the embodiment (1610) of FIG. 16, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (1601) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b), and display a second basic content (1602) in a third area (140c).

[0243] Referring to the embodiment (1620) of FIG. 16, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event for the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c).

[0244] When a folding event for the first panel (110) is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b). If a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b), the electronic device (100) can identify (or create) a plurality of alternative contents to change the first basic content (1601) and the second basic content (1602) displayed on the electronic device (100). The plurality of alternative contents may include a first alternative content (1603) and a second alternative content (1604).

[0245] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., mail). The target object may include text objects.

[0246] For example, the first alternative content (1603) may include a home screen.

[0247] For example, the second alternative content (1604) may include a settings screen.

[0248] With the first panel (110) in a folded state, the electronic device (100) can display the second alternative content (1604) in the third area (140c).

[0249] According to another embodiment, in the operation S1125, S1126, and S1130 of FIG. 11, when an unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display the first alternative content (Y) in the non-folding area (140c). In FIG. 16, the second alternative content (1604) is displayed in the third area (140c) by only the folding operation.

[0250] Referring to the embodiment (1630) of FIG. 16, while the second alternative content (1604) is being displayed, the electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event for the first panel (110). When the unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display the first alternative content (1603) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b).

[0251] The operation of FIG. 16 may correspond to the embodiment (621) of FIG. 6.

[0252] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying alternative content over the entire area according to one embodiment.

[0253] Referring to the embodiment (1710) of FIG. 17, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (1701) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b), and display a second basic content (1702) in a third area (140c).

[0254] Referring to the embodiment (1720) of FIG. 17, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event for the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c).

[0255] When a folding event for the first panel (110) is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b). If a target object is included in the folding area (140a, 140b), the electronic device (100) can identify (or create) a plurality of alternative contents to change the first basic content (1701) and the second basic content (1702) displayed on the electronic device (100). The plurality of alternative contents may include a first alternative content (1703) and a second alternative content (1704).

[0256] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., mail). The target object may include text objects.

[0257] For example, the first alternative content (1703) may include a pre-configured application start screen (e.g., a map app screen).

[0258] For example, the second alternative content (1704) may include a home screen.

[0259] With the first panel (110) in a folded state, the electronic device (100) can display the second alternative content (1704) in the third area (140c).

[0260] According to another embodiment, in operations S1125, S1126, and S1130 of FIG. 11, when an unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display the first alternative content (Y) in the non-folding area (140c). In FIG. 17, the second alternative content (1704) is displayed in the third area (140c) by only the folding operation.

[0261] Referring to the embodiment (1730) of FIG. 17, while the second alternative content (1704) is being displayed, the electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event for the first panel (110). When the unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display the first alternative content (1703) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b).

[0262] The operation of FIG. 17 may correspond to the embodiment (621) of FIG. 6.

[0263] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying an expanded image in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0264] Referring to the embodiment (1810) of FIG. 18, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (1801) in a first area (140a), a second area (140b), and a third area (140c).

[0265] Referring to the embodiment (1820) of FIG. 18, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event for the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c).

[0266] When a folding event for the first panel (110) is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a target object in the folding area (140a, 140b).

[0267] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., celebrities). The target object may include image objects.

[0268] When a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a partial image (1801-3) displayed in a third region (140c) of the entire image of the first basic content (1801).

[0269] The electronic device (100) can generate an extended image (1803) to be displayed in the folding area (140a, 140b) based on the partial image (1801-3). When the first panel (110) is in a folded state, the electronic device (100) can continue to display the partial image (1801-3). The extended image (1803) may be an image that is naturally connected (or continues) to the partial image (1801-3). The extended image (1803) and the partial image (1801-3) may be recognized as a single image.

[0270] Referring to the embodiment (1830) of FIG. 18, the electronic device (100) can display an extended image (1803) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b), and a partial image (1801-3) in a third area (140c).

[0271] The operation of FIG. 18 may correspond to the embodiment (512) of FIG. 5. FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying an expanded image in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0272] Referring to the embodiment (1910) of FIG. 19, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (1901) in a first area (140a), a second area (140b), and a third area (140c).

[0273] Referring to the embodiment (1920) of FIG. 19, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding event for the first panel (110). The electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c).

[0274] When a folding event for the first panel (110) is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a target object in the folding area (140a, 140b).

[0275] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., confidential, etc.). The target object may include text objects.

[0276] When a target object is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a partial image (1901-3) displayed in a third region (140c) of the entire image of the first basic content (1901).

[0277] The electronic device (100) can generate an extended image (1903) to be displayed in the folding area (140a, 140b) based on the partial image (1901-3). When the first panel (110) is in a folded state, the electronic device (100) can continue to display the partial image (1901-3). The extended image (1903) may be an image that is naturally connected (or continues) to the partial image (1901-3). The extended image (1903) and the partial image (1901-3) may be recognized as a single image.

[0278] Referring to the embodiment (1930) of FIG. 19, the electronic device (100) can display an extended image (1903) in a first area (140a) and a second area (140b), and a partial image (1901-3) in a third area (140c).

[0279] The operation of FIG. 19 can correspond to the embodiment (512) of FIG. 5.

[0280] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying an expanded image in a folding area according to one embodiment.

[0281] Referring to the embodiment (2010) of FIG. 20, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (2001) in a first area (140a) and display a second basic content (2002) in a second area (140b) and a third area (140c).

[0282] Referring to the embodiment (2020) of FIG. 20, a folding event of the first panel (110) can be identified. When a folding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can identify a folding area (140a, 140b) and a non-folding area (140c). The electronic device (100) can identify whether a target object is contained in the folding area (140a, 140b).

[0283] For example, the target object may include objects related to keywords set by the user (e.g., secrets). The target object may include text objects.

[0284] When a target object is identified in the folding area (140a, 140b), the electronic device (100) can identify a partial image (2002-2) displayed in the third area (140c) of the entire image of the second basic content (2002). The electronic device (100) can generate an extended image (2003) to be displayed in the second area (140b) based on the partial image (2002-2).

[0285] Referring to the embodiment (2030) of FIG. 20, the electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event of the first panel (110). When an unfolding event is identified, the electronic device (100) can display a first basic content (2001) in the first area (140a), display an extended image (2003) in the second area (140b), and display a partial image (2002-2) in the third area (140c).

[0286] The operation of FIG. 20 can correspond to the embodiment (734) of FIG. 7.

[0287] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining the operation of displaying a previous screen according to one embodiment.

[0288] The embodiment (2110) of FIG. 21 may correspond to the embodiment (1630) of FIG. 16. The first basic content (2101), the second basic content (2102), the first alternative content (2103), and the second alternative content (2104) may correspond to the first basic content (1601), the second basic content (1602), the first alternative content (1603), and the second alternative content (1604) of FIG. 16.

[0289] While the first alternative content (2103) is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and the second alternative content (2104) is displayed in the third area (140c), the electronic device (100) may receive a preset user input. The preset user input may be an input for displaying the first basic content (2101) and the second basic content (2102) again.

[0290] For example, pre-configured user inputs may be swipe and hold.

[0291] For example, pre-configured user input may include an edge swipe (a touch input dragged from the left edge to the center).

[0292] Referring to the embodiment (2120) of FIG. 21, the electronic device (100) may display a guide UI (2121) including a thumbnail image of a previous screen according to a preset user input. The guide UI (2121) may display a thumbnail image including at least one of a first basic content (2101) or a second basic content (2102).

[0293] Referring to the embodiment (2130) of FIG. 21, the electronic device (100) can receive user input selecting a guide UI (2121). The electronic device (100) can display the previous screen again according to the user input. The electronic device (100) can display the first basic content (2101) in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b), and display the second basic content (2102) in the third area (140c).

[0294] In Figures 9 to 13, it is stated that the screen provision method (type) is determined first, and then the security level is determined.

[0295] FIGS. 22 and 23 describe an example in which a security level is determined first and then whether it is single content.

[0296] FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an operation to determine whether a single content is determined after determining a security level according to one embodiment.

[0297] The operations S2205, S2210, S2215, and S2220 of FIG. 22 may correspond to the operations S905, S910, S915, and S920 of FIG. 9. Redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0298] When a target object is identified in the folding area (140a, 140b) (S2220-Y), the electronic device (100) can obtain the security level of the target object (S2225). The electronic device (100) can identify whether the security level is above a threshold level (S2230).

[0299] If the security level is above the threshold level (S2230-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify whether the currently displayed content is single content (S2235). The electronic device (100) can analyze whether the displayed content is single content by analyzing the screen currently displayed on the display (140).

[0300] If it is single content (S2235-Y), the electronic device (100) can identify alternative content (S2240). The electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event of the first panel (110) (S2241). If an unfolding event is identified (S2241-Y), the electronic device (100) can display alternative content over the entire area (S2245).

[0301] If it is not a single content (S2235-N), the electronic device (100) can identify multiple alternative contents based on the number of contents (S2250).

[0302] The electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event of the first panel (110) (S2251). When an unfolding event is identified (S2251-Y), the electronic device (100) can display a plurality of alternative contents (S2255).

[0303] If the security level is below the threshold level (S2230-N), the electronic device (100) can identify a general type (S2260).

[0304] FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the operation of displaying content in a general type where the security level is below a threshold level, according to one embodiment.

[0305] The operations S2325, S2330, S2331, and S2335 of FIG. 23 may correspond to the operations S1025, S1030, S1031, and S1035 of FIG. 10. Redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0306] Referring to FIG. 23, the electronic device (100) can identify a general type associated with a security level. The electronic device (100) can identify whether the content currently being displayed is single content (S2305). The electronic device (100) can analyze whether the content being displayed is single content by analyzing the screen currently being displayed on the display (140).

[0307] If it is not a single content (S2305-N), the electronic device (100) can identify a target area containing a target object (S2310). The target area may represent one of the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c) containing the target object.

[0308] The electronic device (100) can identify alternative content (S2315). The electronic device (100) can identify an unfolding event of the first panel (110) (S2316).

[0309] When an unfolding event is identified (S2316-Y), the electronic device (100) can display alternative content in the target area and display original content in the non-target area (S2320).

[0310] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the alternative content displayed in the target area and the basic content in the non-target area should be connected as a single image. If it is determined that they should be connected as a single image, the electronic device (100) can generate an extended image to be displayed in the target area based on the basic content. The extended image to be displayed in the target area can be naturally connected to the basic content displayed in the non-target area.

[0311] If it is single content (S2305-Y), the electronic device (100) can acquire an image corresponding to the non-folding area (S2325).

[0312] The electronic device (100) can generate a second image to be displayed in a folding area based on a first image (S2330). For example, the electronic device (100) can store an AI model. The electronic device (100) can input the first image into the AI ​​model and obtain a second image to be displayed in a folding area as output data.

[0313] The electronic device (100) can determine whether an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S2331). If an unfolding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S2331-Y), the electronic device (100) can control the display (140) to display a first image in the unfolded area and a second image in the folded area (S2335). FIG. 24 is a drawing for explaining a method of controlling the electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0314] Referring to FIG. 24, a control method for an electronic device including a display (140) comprising a first area (140a) corresponding to a first panel (110), a second area (140b) corresponding to a second panel (120), and a third area (140c) corresponding to a third panel (130) comprises the steps of: displaying at least one basic content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c) (S2410); identifying the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) as folding areas when a folding event of the first panel (110) is identified (S2420); identifying alternative content when a pre-set target object is identified in the folding area (S2430); and displaying alternative content in the folding area (S2440).

[0315] The target object may include at least one of pre-set text or pre-set image.

[0316] The target object may include at least one of an object related to personal information, an object related to security, an object related to harmfulness, or an object related to previously stored keywords.

[0317] The alternative content may include at least one of the home screen, settings screen, multi-window screen, or a pre-configured application screen.

[0318] The step of displaying alternative content (S2440) can display alternative content in the folding area when an event is identified in which the first panel (110) is unfolded.

[0319] The step of displaying alternative content (S2440) analyzes the screen structure of at least one basic content displayed on the display (140) to identify the type of screen provision method, and can display alternative content in a folding area based on the type.

[0320] The step of identifying alternative content (S2430) identifies the first alternative content when the first type in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c) is identified, and the step of displaying alternative content (S2440) can display the first alternative content in the first area (140a), the second area (140b), and the third area (140c).

[0321] The step of identifying alternative content (S2430) identifies the first alternative content when a second type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second area (140b) and the second basic content is displayed in the third area (140c), and the step of displaying alternative content (S2440) can display the first alternative content in the first area (140a).

[0322] The step of identifying alternative content (S2430) identifies the first alternative content when a third type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a) and the second basic content is displayed in the second area (140b) and the third area (140c). The step of displaying alternative content (S2440) can display the first alternative content in the first area (140a) when the target object is identified in the first area (140a), and display the first alternative content in the second area (140b) when the target object is identified in the second area (140b).

[0323] The control method can identify the first alternative content in the step (S2430) when a fourth type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area (140a), the second basic content is displayed in the second area (140b), and the third basic content is displayed in the third area (140c), and the first alternative content in the step (S2440) of displaying the alternative content when the target object is identified in the first area (140a), the first alternative content is displayed in the first area (140a), and when the target object is identified in the second area (140b), the first alternative content is displayed in the second area (140b).

[0324] FIG. 25 illustrates an example of a first state of an electronic device (100).

[0325] FIG. 26 illustrates an example of a second state of an electronic device (100).

[0326] FIG. 27 illustrates an example of a third state of an electronic device (100).

[0327] Referring to FIGS. 25, 26, and 27, the electronic device (100) may include a housing structure (101), a flexible display (140), a first hinge structure (150), a second hinge structure (160), and a display (170). The housing structure (101) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0328] The first housing part (110) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by the first hinge structure (150). The second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) can be rotated about the first hinge structure (150). While the first housing part (110) is rotated about the first hinge structure (150), the second housing part (120) can be rotated about the first hinge structure (150). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) are rotated about the first hinge structure (150), the angular displacement of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the first housing part (110).

[0329] The third housing part (130) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by the second hinge structure (160). The second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). While the second housing part (120) is rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the third housing part (130) can be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the third housing part (130).

[0330] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can change the state of the electronic device. The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide (or enable) a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100) (or a first state (100a) of the housing structure (101). The first state (101) of the electronic device (100) (or a first state (100a)) of the housing structure (101) can be described as an unfolded state (or unfolded state) of the electronic device (100) (or housing structure (101)). Within the first state (100a), the front of the first housing part (110), the front of the second housing part (120), and the front of the third housing part (130) can define the front of the electronic device (100). In the first state (100a), the front of the first housing part (110), the front of the second housing part (120), and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction. In the first state (100a), the electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area of ​​the flexible display (140).

[0331] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100) (or a second state (100b) of the housing structure (101). The second state (100b) of the electronic device (100) (or a second state (100b) of the housing structure (101)) can be described as a folded state (or a folded state or a multi-folded state) of the electronic device (100) (or the housing structure (101)). In the second state (100b), the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions, and the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in opposite directions. In the second state (100b), the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face each other in the same direction. For example, in the second state (100b), the front of the second housing part (120) may face the front of the first housing part (110), and the front of the third housing part (130) may face the rear of the first housing part (110). In the second state (100b), the rear of the second housing part (120) may be exposed to the outside. A camera (175) may be placed on the rear of the second housing part (120). In the second state (100b), the rear of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside. A display (170) may be placed on the rear of the third housing part (130). In the second state (100b), the electronic device (100) can be folded to improve portability and can provide visual information through a display (170) placed in the third housing part (130) of the electronic device (100) in the second state (100b).

[0332] The electronic device (100) may further include a key button (139). The key button (139) may be exposed from a structure (e.g., an opening) formed on the side of the third housing part (130) and may partially protrude outside the electronic device (100). The key button (139) may provide physical input to a processing circuit inside the electronic device (100) by pressure transmitted from the outside. The key button (139) may not be included in the electronic device and may be implemented in other forms, such as a soft key displayed on a flexible display (140) or a display (170).

[0333] A key button (139) may be positioned on the side of the third housing part (130) so as to be exposed to the outside in the second state (100b). The key button positioned in the third housing part (130) may be moved from the left side of the electronic device (100) to the right side of the electronic device (100) as the state of the electronic device (100) changes from the second state (100b) to the first state (100a) by a user looking at the display. For example, referring to FIG. 25, in the first state (100a), when looking up at the flexible display (140), the key button (139) may be positioned on the right side. Referring to FIG. 26, in the second state (100b), when looking up at the display (170), the key button (139) may be positioned on the left side.

[0334] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100). The third state (100c) of the electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the electronic device (100) is partially folded and partially unfolded (or a single folding state or a half folding state). For example, in the third state (100c), the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction, and the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions. For example, in the third state, the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be unfolded. In the third state (100c), the electronic device (100) can convey visual information through a part of the flexible display (140) (e.g., the third display area (140c)).

[0335] The electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a) to the second state (100b) through the third state (100c). The electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a), which is an unfolded state, to the third state (100c), which is a partially unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a), in which the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) face the same direction, to the third state (100c), in which the front of the first housing part (110) faces the front of the second housing part (120). The electronic device (100) can change from the third state (100c), which is a partially unfolded state, to the second state (100b), which is a folded state. For example, when changing from the third state (100c) to the second state (100b), the folded first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be placed on the third housing part (130).

[0336] The flexible display (140) can define the appearance of the electronic device (100) at least partially. The flexible display (140) can be partially disposed within the housing structure (101). The flexible display (140) can define the front of the electronic device (100). The flexible display (140) may include a first unbendable portion (141), a second unbendable portion (142), a third unbendable portion (143), a first bendable portion (144), and a second bendable portion (145). The first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) can be disposed on the front of the first housing part (110). The second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) can be disposed on the front of the second housing part (120). A third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front of the third housing part (130). A first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the first unbendable portion (141) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a first hinge structure (150) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). A second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a second hinge structure (160) connecting the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130).

[0337] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) may have the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) oriented substantially in the same direction. In the first state (100a), the first bendable portion (144) and the second bendable portion (145) may be positioned in substantially the same horizontal plane as the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and the third unbendable portion (143).

[0338] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100). In the second state (100b), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) faces the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the rear of the first housing part (110).

[0339] In the second state (100b), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0340] In the second state (100b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions. The second bendable portion (145) may further include a first deformation portion (145a), a second deformation portion (145b), and a flat portion (145c). The first deformation portion (145a) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the second unbendable portion (142), and the second deformation portion (145b) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the third unbendable portion (143). The planar portion (145c) may be positioned between the first deformation portion (145a) and the second deformation portion (145b). The planar portion (145c) may be supported by a support plate that is distinct from the hinge plates of the second hinge structure (160). Regardless of the state of the electronic device (100), the planar portion (145c) may remain flat. The first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) are unfolded in the first state (100a) and the third state (100c), and in the second state (100b), the first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) can be folded so that the second unbendable part (142) and the third unbendable part (143) face in different directions.

[0341] In the second state (100b), the first housing part (110) may be positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). In the second state (100b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the second hinge structure (160) may partially face the side (110c) of the first housing part (110).

[0342] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100). In the third state (100c), the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may face the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the same direction as the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) may be positioned substantially on the same horizontal plane.

[0343] In the third state (100c), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0344] In the third state (100c), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is maintained in an unfolded state by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be unfolded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face each other in the same direction.

[0345] The display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may include a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and a third display area (140c). The display area represents an area capable of providing visual information from the flexible display (140). In a first state (100a), the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be visible from the front of the housing structure (101). For example, in a first state (100a), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be visually exposed. The electronic device (100) may provide a large display area to the user that includes the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c).

[0346] In the second state (100b), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may not be visible. For example, in the second state (100b), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may not be visually exposed.

[0347] In the third state (100c), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be partially visible from the front of the third housing part (130). For example, the third unbendable part (143) may be visually exposed, while the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) may not be visually exposed.

[0348] In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be activated. In a non-limiting example, within a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated. In a non-limiting example, within a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen, the third display area (140c) is activated, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated.

[0349] In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may display visual information. In a non-limiting example, within a second state (100b), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image. As a non-limiting example, in a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen, the third display area (140c) provides visual information, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image.

[0350] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be implemented in the form of an application that can be installed on an existing electronic device.

[0351] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be implemented by software upgrades or hardware upgrades alone for existing electronic devices.

[0352] The various embodiments of the present disclosure described above may also be performed through an embedded server equipped in an electronic device, or through an external server among at least one of the electronic device and the display device.

[0353] According to a specific example of the present disclosure, the various embodiments described above may be implemented as software comprising instructions stored on a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a computer). The machine may include an electronic device according to the disclosed embodiments, which is a device capable of calling instructions stored from the storage medium and operating according to the called instructions. When instructions are executed by a processor, the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions directly or by using other components under the control of the processor. Instructions may include code generated or executed by a compiler or an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium does not contain a signal and is tangible, and does not distinguish whether data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily in the storage medium.

[0354] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method according to the various embodiments described above may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or online through an application store. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a storage medium such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0355] Each component (e.g., module or program) according to the various embodiments described above may be composed of a single or multiple entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be additionally included in the various embodiments. Generally or additionally, some components (e.g., module or program) 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, or other components according to the various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations added.

[0356] Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. It is understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, In an electronic device comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, Memory for storing instructions; A display comprising a first region corresponding to the first panel, a second region corresponding to the second panel, and a third region corresponding to the third panel; and at least one processor including processing circuitry; and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, Control the display to display at least one basic content in the first area, the second area, and the third area, and When a folding event of the first panel is identified, the first region and the second region are identified as folding regions, and If a pre-set target object is identified in the above folding area, alternative content is identified, and An electronic device that controls the display to display the alternative content in the folding area.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above target object is, An electronic device comprising at least one of a pre-set text or a pre-set image.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above target object is, An electronic device comprising at least one of an object related to personal information, an object related to security, an object related to harmfulness, or an object related to previously stored keywords.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above alternative content is, An electronic device comprising at least one of a home screen, a settings screen, a multi-window screen, or a pre-configured application screen.

5. In Paragraph 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, An electronic device that controls the display to display the alternative content in the folding area when an event is identified in which the first panel is unfolded.

6. In Paragraph 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, The screen structure of at least one basic content displayed on the above display is analyzed to identify the type of screen provision method, and An electronic device that controls the display to display the alternative content in the folding area based on the above type.

7. In Paragraph 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, When a first type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area, the second area, and the third area, the first alternative content is identified, and An electronic device that controls the display to display the first alternative content in the first area, the second area, and the third area.

8. In Paragraph 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, When a second type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area and the second area and the second basic content is displayed in the third area, the first alternative content is identified, and An electronic device that controls the display to display the first alternative content in the first area.

9. In Paragraph 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, When a third type is identified in which the first basic content is displayed in the first area and the second basic content is displayed in the second area and the third area, the first alternative content is identified, and When the target object is identified in the first area, the display is controlled to display the first alternative content in the first area, and An electronic device that controls the display to display the first alternative content in the second area when the target object is identified in the second area.

10. In Paragraph 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, When a fourth type is identified in which a first basic content is displayed in the first area, a second basic content is displayed in the second area, and a third basic content is displayed in the third area, a first alternative content is identified, and When the target object is identified in the first area, the display is controlled to display the first alternative content in the first area, and An electronic device that controls the display to display the first alternative content in the second area when the target object is identified in the second area.

11. A method for controlling an electronic device comprising a display including a first area corresponding to a first panel, a second area corresponding to a second panel, and a third area corresponding to a third panel, wherein A step of displaying at least one basic content in the first area, the second area, and the third area; When a folding event of the first panel is identified, a step of identifying the first region and the second region as folding regions; When a pre-set target object is identified in the above folding area, a step of identifying alternative content; and A control method comprising the step of displaying the alternative content in the folding area.

12. In Paragraph 11, The above target object is, A control method comprising at least one of a pre-set text or a pre-set image.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above target object is, A control method comprising at least one of an object related to personal information, an object related to security, an object related to harmfulness, or an object related to a previously stored keyword.

14. In Paragraph 11, The above alternative content is, A control method comprising at least one of a home screen, a settings screen, a multi-window screen, or a pre-configured application screen.

15. In Paragraph 11, The step of displaying the above alternative content is, A control method for displaying alternative content in the folding area when an event is identified in which the first panel is unfolded.

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