Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for adjusting color temperature of screen

Abstract

This electronic device may include a display, an optical sensor, a camera sensor, a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor individually or collectively, may cause the electronic device to: display a screen through the display; identify a first color temperature related to ambient light by driving the camera sensor; identify a second color temperature related to ambient light by driving the optical sensor; adjust a color temperature of the display on the basis of the first color temperature; and when the first color temperature is lower than a reference color temperature, adjust the color temperature of the display on the basis of the second color temperature.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transient computer-readable storage medium for adjusting the color temperature of a screen

[0001] The following descriptions relate to an electronic device, a method, and a non-transient computer-readable storage medium for adjusting the color temperature of a screen.

[0002] An electronic device may include a display. The display may be used to display an image. The display may include a display panel and a display driving circuit. The display driving circuit may be operably or operatively coupled with the display panel. The display driving circuit may be configured to display the image obtained from the processor of the electronic device on the display panel.

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

[0004] The electronic device may include a display. The electronic device may include a light sensor. The electronic device may include a camera sensor for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor. The electronic device may include a memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The electronic device may include at least one processor that includes a processing circuit. The instructions may cause the electronic device to display a screen through the display when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify a first color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the camera sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify a second color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the light sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to adjust the color temperature of the display based on the first color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to adjust the color temperature of the display based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0005] A method performed by an electronic device having a display, a light sensor, and a camera sensor for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor may include an operation of displaying a screen through the display. The method may include an operation of identifying a first color temperature related to ambient light by driving the camera sensor. The method may include an operation of identifying a second color temperature related to ambient light by driving the light sensor. The method may include an operation of adjusting the color temperature of the display based on the first color temperature. The method may include an operation of adjusting the color temperature of the display based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than a reference color temperature.

[0006] In a non-transient computer-readable storage medium, one or more programs may be stored, including instructions that cause the electronic device to display a screen through the display, when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor of an electronic device having a display, a light sensor, and a camera sensor for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor. One or more programs may be stored, including instructions that cause the electronic device to identify a first color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the camera sensor, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. One or more programs may be stored, including instructions that cause the electronic device to identify a second color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the light sensor, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. One or more programs may be stored, including instructions that cause the electronic device to adjust the color temperature of the display based on the first color temperature, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. When executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device may store one or more programs including instructions that cause the color temperature of the display to be adjusted based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature.

[0007] The electronic device may include a display. The electronic device may include a first sensor available for identifying a color temperature associated with ambient light. The electronic device may include a second sensor for identifying a wavelength of received ambient light. The electronic device may include a memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The electronic device may include at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions may cause the electronic device to display a screen through the display when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify a first color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the first sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to control the display to display a screen having a color temperature corresponding to the first color temperature based on identifying the first color temperature which is higher than a reference color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to further identify a second color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the second sensor based on identifying the first color temperature lower than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0008] FIG. 1a illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device comprising sensors and at least one camera.

[0009] FIG. 1b illustrates an example of a method for adjusting the color temperature of a screen using an illuminance sensor and at least one camera.

[0010] Figure 2 is a schematic view of an exemplary electronic device.

[0011] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a method for adjusting the color temperature of a screen using a sensor to identify the frequency of light.

[0012] Figures 4a and 4b illustrate an example of a flow of operation for adjusting the color temperature of a screen according to an external color temperature.

[0013] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of an exemplary foldable electronic device comprising sensors and at least one camera.

[0014] FIGS. 6a through 6c illustrate examples of exemplary multi-foldable electronic devices comprising sensors and at least one camera.

[0015] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a flow of operation for driving a sensor to identify the frequency of light in order to determine the color temperature of a screen based on a change in the external color temperature.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIGS. 10a and FIGS. 10b illustrate examples of exemplary foldable electronic devices.

[0019] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of an exemplary multi-foldable electronic device.

[0020] The terms used in this disclosure are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. A singular expression may include a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art described in this disclosure. Terms used in this disclosure that are defined in a general dictionary may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as they have in the context of the relevant technology, and are not to be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this disclosure. In some cases, even terms defined in this disclosure are not to be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0021] In the various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a hardware-based approach is described as an example. However, since the various embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques using both hardware and software, the various embodiments of the present disclosure do not exclude a software-based approach.

[0022] Additionally, in this disclosure, expressions of "greater than" or "less than" may be used to determine whether a specific condition is satisfied or fulfilled; however, this is merely for the purpose of expressing an example and does not exclude descriptions of "greater than" or "less than." Conditions described as "greater than" may be replaced with "greater than," conditions described as "less than" may be replaced with "less than," and conditions described as "greater than and less than" may be replaced with "greater than and less than." Furthermore, "A" to "B" below refer to at least one of the elements from A (including A) to B (including B).

[0023] FIG. 1a illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device comprising sensors and at least one camera.

[0024] FIG. 1a illustrates an example (100-1) showing the front side of an electronic device (101) and an example (100-2) showing the rear side of an electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may be an example of the electronic device (801) of FIG. 8. For example, the electronic device (101) may correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (801) of FIG. 8 or may include at least a part of the electronic device (801).

[0025] For example, the electronic device (101) may have various form factors, such as a smartphone, a laptop PC (personal computer), a tablet PC, a head-mounted display (HMD) device, a watch, and other computing devices. The electronic device (101) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user terminal, user equipment (UE), a multifunctional device, a portable communication device, and / or a portable device. The form factor of the electronic device (101) is not limited to the exemplary form factor shown in FIG. 1a (e.g., an electronic device including a bar-type display panel (120)). In one example, the electronic device (101) may be a device including a display panel (120) which is a flexible display. For example, the electronic device (101) may be referred to as a foldable electronic device, a rollable electronic device, or a multi-foldable electronic device. Specific details regarding the electronic device (101) which is a foldable electronic device may be referenced below in FIGS. 5, FIGS. 10a, and FIGS. 10b. Specific details regarding the electronic device (101) which is a multi-foldable electronic device may be referenced below in FIGS. 6a, FIGS. 6b, FIGS. 6c, and FIGS. 11.

[0026] Referring to Example (100-1), the electronic device (101) may include a housing (110), a display panel (120), an ambient light sensor (130), and a front camera (140). The components of the electronic device (101) and the arrangement of the components shown in Example (100-1) are merely exemplary and are not limited thereto.

[0027] For example, the housing (110) may define at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (101). By example, without limitation, the housing (110) may define at least a portion of the front side of the electronic device (101), a lateral side between the front side and the rear side of the electronic device (101), and at least a portion of the rear side of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may include components contained within (or mounted, disposed, or located within) the housing (110).

[0028] For example, a display panel (120) may define at least a portion of the front side of the electronic device (101). For example, the display panel (120) may include a display area (or active area) used for displaying a screen. For example, the screen displayed through the display panel (120) may have a color temperature of light emitted from a light source (or light-emitting elements, light-emitting parts) of the display panel (120). For example, the color temperature may be a value that defines (or represents) the color of the light as an absolute temperature. The unit of the color temperature may be Kelvin (K). For example, the closer the color of the light is to blue, the higher the color temperature of the light (or the color temperature of the screen). Conversely, the closer the color of the light is to red, the lower the color temperature of the light (or the color temperature of the screen). In the following, the color temperature of the light emitted from the light source of the display panel (120) may be referred to as the color temperature, screen color temperature, screen color temperature, display color temperature, or the color temperature of the electronic device (101).

[0029] For example, an illuminance sensor (130) may be used to identify illuminance outside the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain data indicating an illuminance value outside (or around) the electronic device (101) through the illuminance sensor (130). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify illuminance outside the electronic device (101) by driving the illuminance sensor (130). As an example without limitation, the illuminance sensor (130) may be located in an area of ​​the front side of the electronic device (101). For example, the area of ​​the front side where the illuminance sensor (130) is located may be around the front camera (140). As an example without limitation, the illuminance sensor (130) may be placed under the display panel (120). An illuminance sensor (130) placed below the display panel (120) may not be visually visible from outside the electronic device (101). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the illuminance sensor (130) may be placed in an area (or non-display area) of the display panel (120) other than the display area. In this case, the illuminance sensor (130) may be visually visible from outside the electronic device (101).

[0030] For example, the front camera (140) may be used to acquire an image. For example, the electronic device (101) may acquire image data regarding the front side of the electronic device (101) through the front camera (140). As a non-limiting example, the front camera (140) may be located in a part of the front side of the electronic device (101). For example, the part of the front side where the front camera (140) is located may be the upper part of the front side. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As a non-limiting example, the front camera (140) may be an under-display camera (UDC) placed below the display panel (120). The front camera (140) placed below the display panel (120) may not be visually visible from outside the electronic device (101). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the front camera (140) may be placed in an area (or non-display area) of the display panel (120) other than the display area. In this case, the front camera (140) may be visually visible from outside the electronic device (101).

[0031] Referring to Example (100-2), the electronic device (101) may include a rear camera (150) and a sensor (160) for identifying the frequency of light. The components of the electronic device (101) and the arrangement of the components illustrated in Example (100-2) are merely exemplary and are not limited thereto.

[0032] For example, the rear camera (150) may be used to acquire images. As an example without limitation, the rear camera (150) may include one or more cameras. For example, the electronic device (101) may acquire image data regarding the rear side of the electronic device (101) through the rear camera (150). As an example without limitation, the rear camera (150) may be located in a region of the rear side of the electronic device (101). For example, the region of the rear side where the rear camera (150) is located may be the upper left portion of the rear side. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0033] As a non-limiting example, an electronic device (101) can identify a color temperature outside (or surrounding) the electronic device (101) using image data acquired through at least one camera. For example, the at least one camera may include a front camera (140) and a rear camera (150). For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire the image data through an image sensor of the at least one camera and identify a color temperature outside the electronic device (101) using the acquired image data. In other words, the electronic device (101) can identify a color temperature outside the electronic device (101) by driving the image sensor. In the present disclosure, the external color temperature may be referred to as an external color temperature.

[0034] Alternatively, as an example not illustrated in FIG. 1a but not limited thereto, the electronic device (101) may include a color temperature sensor dedicated to identifying a color temperature outside (or surrounding) the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a color temperature outside (or surrounding) the electronic device (101) using the color temperature sensor. For example, the electronic device (101) may acquire color temperature data through the color temperature sensor and use the acquired color temperature data to identify a color temperature outside the electronic device (101). In other words, the electronic device (101) may identify a color temperature outside the electronic device (101) by driving the color temperature sensor.

[0035] In the present disclosure, the image sensor and / or the color temperature sensor may be referred to as a first sensor. For example, the first sensor may be a sensor available for identifying an external color temperature.

[0036] For example, a sensor (160) for identifying the frequency of light may be used to identify the frequency of light received from outside the electronic device (101). In the present disclosure, the sensor (160) may be referred to as a second sensor (160). For example, the second sensor (160) for identifying the frequency of light may be referred to as a flicker sensor, a light frequency sensor, an ambient light sensor, or a camera flicker sensor. For example, the electronic device (101) may acquire sensing data indicating the frequency of light received from outside the electronic device (101) (or from the surroundings) through the second sensor (160). For example, the sensing data indicating the frequency of light may indicate (or include) at least one of the frequency (or wavelength) of ultraviolet ray, the frequency (or wavelength) of infrared ray, or the frequency (or wavelength) of visible light. As a non-limiting example, the electronic device (101) may perform correction on a visual object representing an external light source within an image obtained through at least one camera using the sensing data obtained through the second sensor (160). For example, by performing the correction on the visual object representing the external light source, a banding effect within the image may be suppressed (or removed, reduced). As a non-limiting example, the second sensor (160) may be located in a region of the rear side of the electronic device (101). For example, the region of the rear side where the second sensor (160) is located may be around the rear camera (150).

[0037] FIG. 1b illustrates an example of a method for adjusting the color temperature of a screen using an illuminance sensor and at least one camera.

[0038] FIG. 1b illustrates examples (170, 180) of a method for adjusting the color temperature of a screen displayed through a display panel (120) using an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a with an illuminance sensor (130) and at least one camera (e.g., a front camera (140) and a rear camera (150)).

[0039] In examples (170, 180), for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the external color temperature of light emitted from a light source (e.g., lights) outside the electronic device (101) changes while the user (190) is holding the electronic device (101). The illuminance outside the electronic device (101) when three lights are turned on, as in example (170), may be higher than the illuminance outside the electronic device (101) when one light is turned on, as in example (180). In other words, as the lights are turned off, the illuminance outside the electronic device (101) may decrease, and the external color temperature of the light emitted from the external light source may decrease accordingly. As a non-limiting example, the external color temperature in example (170) may be a first external color temperature, and the external color temperature in example (180) may be a second external color temperature lower than the first external color temperature.

[0040] Referring to Example (170), the electronic device (101) can identify an external color temperature using at least one camera when the display panel (120) is activated. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the at least one camera is a rear camera (150). In Example (170), the at least one camera may not be obscured by a part of the user's (190) body (e.g., hand) (199). The electronic device (101) can drive (or activate, open) the at least one camera and determine the color temperature of the screen (175) to be displayed through the display panel (120) according to the first external color temperature, which is the external color temperature identified using the at least one camera. For example, the color temperature of the screen (175) may be determined as a value corresponding to (or mapped to) the first external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the display panel (120) to display the screen (175) according to the color temperature of the determined screen (175). As an example, without limitation, the electronic device (101) may stop (or disable, close) the operation of the at least one camera after acquiring image data for identifying the external color temperature.

[0041] Referring to examples (170) and (180), the electronic device (101) may acquire data representing an illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) through an illuminance sensor (130). In a non-limiting example, the electronic device (101) may acquire data representing an illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) periodically (or non-periodically) through the illuminance sensor (130). Acquiring data representing an illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) periodically may be referred to as performing sampling on the data received through the illuminance sensor (130). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify that the illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) has changed (or has been updated) based on the acquired data. For example, the electronic device (101) may maintain the color temperature of the screen based on identifying that the difference between a previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and a currently acquired illuminance value is less than a reference value. Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may drive (or activate, open) at least one camera to identify the external color temperature based on identifying that the difference between a previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and a currently acquired illuminance value is greater than (or greater than) a reference value.

[0042] Referring to Example (180), the electronic device (101) can identify an external color temperature by driving (or activating, opening) at least one camera based on identifying that the difference between a previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and a currently acquired illuminance value is greater than (or greater than) a reference value. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the at least one camera is a rear camera (150). In Example (180), the at least one camera may be obscured by a part of the user's (190) body (e.g., hand) (199). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can identify a third external color temperature lower than the second external color temperature, which is the external color temperature, by using the at least one camera. This may be because the at least one camera is obscured. When the electronic device (101) identifies the third external color temperature, it can maintain the color temperature of the screen (185). For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the color temperature of the screen (175) as the color temperature of the screen (185) instead of determining the color temperature according to the third external color temperature as the color temperature of the screen (185). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may control the display panel (120) to display the screen (185) according to the color temperature of the screen (185) which is substantially the same as the color temperature of the screen (175). Or, for example, the electronic device (101) may determine the color temperature of the screen (185) according to the third external color temperature instead of determining the color temperature of the screen (185) according to the second external color temperature. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may control the display panel (120) to display the screen (185) according to the color temperature of the screen (185) which is significantly distinguishable from the external color temperature.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 1a and 1b, an electronic device (101) can identify (or detect) an external color temperature using at least one camera and determine (or set, select, control, adjust) the color temperature of a screen according to the identified external color temperature. However, if the external color temperature identified using the at least one camera is abnormal (or lower than a reference color temperature), the electronic device (101) can maintain (or not change, bypass, or refrain from changing) the color temperature of the screen. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may not be able to display a screen having a color temperature that is adaptive (or dynamic) to changes in the surrounding environment of the electronic device (101) (or changes in color temperature, changes in illumination).

[0044] In addition, the present disclosure may further utilize a flicker sensor (e.g., the second sensor (160) of FIG. 1a) for identifying the frequency of light, in addition to an illuminance sensor and at least one camera. Accordingly, the present disclosure can adaptively adjust the color temperature of the screen according to changes in the surrounding environment even when at least one camera is obscured. Furthermore, the present disclosure can adaptively adjust the color temperature of the screen according to changes in the surrounding environment even when at least one camera is obscured by further utilizing a display (or a touch sensor of the display) together with the flicker sensor.

[0045] Figure 2 is a schematic view of an exemplary electronic device.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (210), a display (220), sensors (230), at least one camera (240), and memory (250). The components (e.g., at least one processor (210), a display (220), sensors (230), at least one camera (240), and memory (250)) are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (101) may include other components (e.g., a power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), or a rechargeable battery). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (801) of FIG. 8 or may include at least a part of the electronic device (801).

[0047] At least one processor (210) may be implemented as one or more integrated circuitry (IC) chips and may perform various data processing operations. At least one processor (210) may include at least one electrical circuit and may process instructions (or programs, data, etc.) stored in memory (250) individually or collectively in a distributed manner. At least one processor (210) may include a processor assembly including one or more processing circuits. At least one processor (210) may include any processing circuit that is operational to control the performance and operations of one or more components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., memory (250) and / or display (220)). For example, at least one processor (210) (e.g., application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or a set of chips). For example, at least one processor (210) may be implemented with multiple cores (or multiple core circuits), multiple chips, or multiple sets of chips. For example, at least one processor (210) may include one or more processing circuits configured to perform the various functions of the present disclosure individually and / or collectively.

[0048] For example, at least one processor (210) may include a central processing unit (e.g., including a processing circuit) and a display processing unit (DPU) (e.g., including a processing circuit). The components of at least one processor (210) (e.g., CPU and DPU) are merely exemplary. For example, at least one processor (210) may further include other components (e.g., a memory controller (or memory control circuit) for memory (250) and a storage controller (or storage control circuit) for memory (250)).

[0049] At least one processor (210) may cause other components of the electronic device (101) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in memory (250). For example, a CPU (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control other components of at least one processor (210) (e.g., DPU) based on the execution of instructions stored in memory (250). For example, at least one processor (210) may include at least a part of the processor (820) of FIG. 8 or correspond to at least a part of the processor (820) of FIG. 8.

[0050] The display (220) may be used for displaying an image. As an example without limitation, the display (220) may include a display driving circuit (225) and a display panel (120) for displaying an image. The display panel (120) may include a display area on which a screen can be displayed.

[0051] The display driving circuit (225) may receive data for an image from at least one processor (210). The data may be transmitted from at least one processor (210) to the display driving circuit (225) via an interface. For example, the interface (e.g., including at least one circuit) may include a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI) (or may support MIPI). As an example, but not limited to, the interface may include a serial peripheral interface (SPI), a universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART), an inter-integrated circuit (I2C), or an improved inter-integrated circuit (I3C). The display driving circuit (225) may be an example of the display driver IC (integrated circuitry) (930) of FIG. 9. For example, the display driving circuit (225) may include at least a part of the display driver IC (930) of FIG. 9 or correspond to at least a part of the display driver IC (930) of FIG. 9.

[0052] The display panel (120) can display an image under the control of the display driving circuit (225). For example, the display panel (120) may include pixels within a display area. For example, each of the pixels may include subpixels. For example, each of the subpixels may include a driving transistor and a light-emitting element. For example, the display panel (120) can display an image according to the gate voltage and source voltage from the display driving circuit (225). For example, the display panel (120) may include at least a part of the display panel (910) of FIG. 9 or correspond to at least a part of the display panel (910) of FIG. 9.

[0053] The sensors (230) may include a first sensor (231), a second sensor (160), and an illuminance sensor (130). The sensors included in the sensors (230) of FIG. 2 of the present disclosure are merely exemplary and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may further include a magnetometer, a gyroscope, a gravity sensor, and / or an accelerometer. For example, the sensors (230) may correspond to or include at least a part of the sensor module (876) of FIG. 8.

[0054] The first sensor (231) may be a sensor available for identifying external color temperature. As an example, without limitation, the first sensor (231) may be an image sensor (or camera sensor) of at least one camera (240). Or, as an example, without limitation, the first sensor (231) may be a color temperature sensor dedicated to identifying external color temperature. The second sensor (160) may be a sensor for identifying the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of light. For example, the second sensor (160) may be referred to as a flicker sensor, a light frequency sensor, an ambient light sensor, a light sensor, or a camera flicker sensor. For example, the second sensor (160) may be used for correction of the light source when capturing an image through at least one camera (240). For example, the electronic device (101) can capture an image through at least one camera (240) based on the emission frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the second sensor (160) (e.g., sensing data, type of light source). For example, the emission frequency of the ambient light identified based on the output may represent the frequency at which the ambient light emits light (e.g., 60 Hz if it emits light 60 times per second). Alternatively, in the sensing data representing the frequency of light described below, the frequency of light (or wavelength, spectrum) may represent the frequency band of the main component of the light. For example, the second sensor (160) may be an example of the sensor (160) of FIG. 1a. The illuminance sensor (130) may be a sensor for identifying illuminance. For example, the illuminance sensor (130) may be an example of the illuminance sensor (130) of FIG. 1a.

[0055] At least one camera (240) may include a front camera located on the front side of the electronic device (101) and / or a rear camera located on the rear side of the electronic device (101). For example, the front camera may be an example of the front camera (140) of FIG. 1a. For example, the rear camera may be an example of the rear camera (150) of FIG. 1a. For example, at least one camera (240) may include one or more light sensors (e.g., a CCD (charged coupled device) sensor, a CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor) that generate an electrical signal indicating the color and / or brightness of light. For example, at least one camera (240) may correspond to or include at least a part of the camera module (880) of FIG. 8.

[0056] Memory (250) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, memory (250) may include a memory assembly comprising one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include a hard drive, flash memory, permanent memory such as ROM (read-only memory), semi-permanent memory such as RAM (random access memory), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. Memory (250) 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 (101). As an example, but not limited to, the cache memory may be included within at least one processor (210). The memory (250) may be fixedly embedded in the electronic device (101) 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 (101). For example, the memory (250) may include at least a portion of the memory (830) of FIG. 8 or correspond to at least a portion of the memory (830) of FIG. 8.

[0057] For example, memory (250) may store one or more software applications, such as an operating system (or system software application), a firmware software application, a driver software application, a plugin (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software application, and / or any other suitable software application. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by at least one processor (210). For example, memory (250) may store instructions that can be called by an application programming interface (API). For example, memory (250) may store instructions within a library.

[0058] For example, at least one processor (210) can acquire data representing an illuminance value through an illuminance sensor (130). For example, at least one processor (210) can identify an illuminance value by driving the illuminance sensor (130). As an example without limitation, at least one processor (210) can acquire data through the illuminance sensor (130) periodically (or non-periodically).

[0059] For example, at least one processor (210) can acquire data available for identifying an external color temperature through the first sensor (231). As an example without limitation, at least one processor (210) can acquire image data through the image sensor of at least one camera (240) and identify the external color temperature using the acquired image data. In other words, at least one processor (210) can identify the external color temperature by driving the image sensor of at least one camera (240). As an example without limitation, at least one processor (210) can acquire color temperature data through the color temperature sensor and identify the external color temperature using the acquired color temperature data. In other words, at least one processor (210) can identify the external color temperature by driving the color temperature sensor. In a non-limiting example, at least one processor (210) can identify an external color temperature by driving a first sensor (231) when activating a display (220) (or a display panel (120)). In addition, in a non-limiting example, at least one processor (210) can identify an external color temperature by driving a first sensor (231) when the difference between a specific illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) and another specific illuminance value obtained prior to said specific illuminance value exceeds a reference value.

[0060] For example, at least one processor (210) may activate a display (220) (or a display panel (120)) upon identifying an event. By example, without limitation, the event may include an input to the display panel (120) or an input to a physical button of the electronic device (101). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0061] For example, at least one processor (210) can acquire sensing data representing the frequency of light received through the second sensor (160). For example, the sensing data representing the frequency of light may represent (or include) at least one of the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of ultraviolet rays, the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of infrared rays, or the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of visible light. As an example without limitation, at least one processor (210) can identify an external color temperature by using the difference between the sensing data representing the frequency of light received at a specific illuminance value and other sensing data representing the frequency of light received at another specific illuminance value. In other words, at least one processor (210) can identify an external color temperature by driving the second sensor (160). To identify the difference between the above sensing data and the other sensing data, at least one processor (210) may store the sensing data and / or the other sensing data in the electronic device (101) (or memory (250)). As an example without limitation, the second sensor (160) may be driven when at least one camera (240) is driven (or activated, open). As an example without limitation, the second sensor (160) may identify the external color temperature by driving the first sensor (231) when the difference value between illuminance values ​​outside the electronic device (101) exceeds a reference value. In other words, the second sensor (160) may be driven in conjunction with at least one camera (240) or driven independently of at least one camera (240).

[0062] For example, at least one processor (210) can acquire touch data through a display (220) (or a display panel (120)). For example, at least one processor (210) can use the touch data to identify (or detect) an input regarding the display (220) (or a display panel (120)). By example, without limitation, the input regarding the display (220) (or a display panel (120)) may include an input including contact points or a hovering input.

[0063] For example, at least one processor (210) may determine (or adjust, change, select) the color temperature of a screen that is displayed (or to be displayed) through a display (220) (or a display panel (120)) according to an identified external color temperature. For example, at least one processor (210) may determine the color temperature of a screen that corresponds (or is mapped) to the identified external color temperature or a value (or index) indicating the identified external color temperature. As an example, but not limited to, the color temperature of a specific screen may correspond (or be mapped) to a specific external color temperature (or a specific range of external color temperatures). In one example, the relationship between the color temperature of a specific screen and a specific external color temperature may be defined through a look-up table (LUT). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0064] In the above example, at least one processor (210) is described as determining the color temperature of the screen according to the external color temperature, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the display (220) (or the display driving circuit (225)) may determine the color temperature of the screen according to the external color temperature.

[0065] For example, at least one processor (210) can control the display (220) (or the display driving circuit (225) and the display panel (120)) to display a screen having a determined screen color temperature through the display (220) (or the display panel (120)). Or, for example, the display driving circuit (225) can control the display panel (120) to display a screen having a determined screen color temperature through the display panel (120).

[0066] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a method for adjusting the color temperature of a screen using a sensor to identify the frequency of light.

[0067] FIG. 3 illustrates examples (170, 300) of a method for the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 to adjust the color temperature of a screen using a second sensor (160). The example (170) of FIG. 3 may be substantially the same as the example (170) of FIG. 1b. Redundant descriptions are omitted below.

[0068] In examples (170, 300), for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the external color temperature of light emitted from a light source (e.g., lights) outside the electronic device (101) changes while the user (190) is holding the electronic device (101). The illuminance outside the electronic device (101) when three lights are turned on, as in example (170), may be higher than the illuminance outside the electronic device (101) when one light is turned on, as in example (300). In other words, as the lights are turned off, the illuminance outside the electronic device (101) may decrease, and the external color temperature of the light emitted from the external light source may decrease accordingly. As a non-limiting example, in example (170), the external color temperature may be a first external color temperature, and in example (300), the external color temperature may be a second external color temperature lower than the first external color temperature.

[0069] Referring to examples (170) and (300), the electronic device (101) may acquire data indicating an illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) through an illuminance sensor (130). In an example that is not limited to, the electronic device (101) may acquire data indicating an illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) periodically (or non-periodically) through the illuminance sensor (130). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify that the illuminance value outside the electronic device (101) has changed (or has been updated) based on the acquired data. For example, the electronic device (101) may maintain the color temperature of the screen based on identifying that the difference between the previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and the currently acquired illuminance value is less than a reference value. In contrast, the electronic device (101) can drive the first sensor (231) to identify an external color temperature based on identifying whether the difference between a previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and a currently acquired illuminance value is greater than (or greater than) a reference value.

[0070] Referring to Example (300), the electronic device (101) can identify an external color temperature by driving the first sensor (231) based on identifying that the difference between the previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and the currently acquired illuminance value is greater than (or greater than) a reference value. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the first sensor (231) is an image sensor of the rear camera (150), which is at least one camera (240). In Example (300), the rear camera (150) may be obscured by a part of the user's (190) body (e.g., hand) (199). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can identify a third external color temperature lower than the second external color temperature, which is the external color temperature, by using the first sensor (231). This may be because the rear camera (150) is obscured. The electronic device (101) can further identify an external color temperature by driving the second sensor (160) when the third external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. For convenience of explanation, the external color temperature further identified by driving the second sensor (160) may be referred to as another external color temperature.

[0071] For example, the reference color temperature may be a value for distinguishing a color temperature caused by being obscured by an external object (e.g., hand (199)) rather than a color temperature caused by a light-emitting light source. As a non-limiting example, the reference color temperature may be 3500K. In the above example, it is described that the second sensor (160) is driven when the third external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may drive the second sensor (160) based on identifying that the difference between a previously (or most recently) acquired illuminance value and a currently acquired illuminance value is greater than (or greater than) a reference value.

[0072] For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire sensing data through the second sensor (160). For example, the electronic device (101) can store the sensing data. For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire other sensing data through the second sensor (160) when the display panel (120) is activated. For example, the electronic device (101) can store the other sensing data. In other words, the other sensing data may be data acquired prior to the sensing data. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the other external color temperature based on the difference between the sensing data and the other sensing data.

[0073] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the other external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. For example, if the other external color temperature is higher than the reference color temperature, the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen (305) according to the other external color temperature. As an example without limitation, the other external color temperature may be substantially the same as the second external color temperature. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can determine (or adjust, change) the color temperature of the screen (305) to a different color temperature according to the other external color temperature (or the second external color temperature). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can control the display panel (120) to display the screen (305) according to the color temperature of the screen (305) which is lower than the color temperature of the screen (175).

[0074] Although not illustrated in FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) may further identify whether an input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is detected when the other external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. Additionally, when an input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is detected, the electronic device (101) may perform a comparison between the difference value between the illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor (130) and the illuminance value based on the sensing data obtained through the second sensor (160) (or the illuminance value based on the wavelength of ultraviolet light) and another reference value. Specific details regarding this may be referenced below in FIG. 4a and FIG. 4b.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can identify an external color temperature by using at least one other sensor (e.g., a second sensor (160), a touch sensor of the display (220)) in addition to the illuminance sensor (130) and at least one camera (240). For example, the electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can accurately identify a change in the external color temperature due to a change in a light source (or a change in illuminance) outside the electronic device (101) by using at least one other sensor even if at least one camera (240) is obscured. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can adaptively determine and display a color temperature of a screen suitable for the outside of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can provide a more comfortable user experience to the user by displaying a screen having a color temperature suitable for (or similar to) the external color temperature.

[0076] Figures 4a and 4b illustrate an example of a flow of operation for adjusting the color temperature of a screen according to an external color temperature.

[0077] At least some of the methods of FIGS. 4a and 4b may be performed by the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, at least some of the methods may be configured to be performed (or controlled) by at least one processor (210) of the electronic device (101). In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but not necessarily sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Also, for example, at least some of the methods may be configured to be performed by at least one processor (210) of the electronic device (101), and at least other parts of the methods may be configured to be performed by the display (220) (or display driving circuit (225)) of the electronic device (101).

[0078] FIGS. 4a and FIGS. 4b are illustrated separately but are merely exemplary for convenience of explanation and are not understood to mean that the electronic device (101) performs the operations of FIGS. 4a and the operations of FIGS. 4b separately. For example, the electronic device (101) may perform at least some of the operations of FIGS. 4a and FIGS. 4b.

[0079] In operation (400), the electronic device (101) may perform activation of the display (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may activate (or turn on) the display (220) (or display panel (120)) upon identifying an event. As an example without limitation, the event may include an input regarding the display panel (120) or an input regarding a physical button of the electronic device (101). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0080] In operation (405), the electronic device (101) can acquire first data through the first sensor (231) and acquire first sensing data through the second sensor (160). For example, the electronic device (101) can activate (or turn on, drive) the first sensor (231) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the first sensor (231) may be an image sensor or a color temperature sensor of at least one camera (240).

[0081] For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire the first data through the first sensor (231). For example, the first data may be referenced as first image data if the first sensor (231) is an image sensor of at least one camera (240). Or, for example, the first data may be referenced as first color temperature data if the first sensor (231) is a color temperature sensor.

[0082] For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire the first sensing data through the second sensor (160) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the first sensing data may be data representing the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of light received when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated.

[0083] Although not illustrated in FIG. 4a, the electronic device (101) may store the first sensing data within the electronic device (101) (or memory (250)). For example, the first sensing data may be data representing the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of light received at a first illuminance value according to the acquired data when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the first sensing data may be the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of ultraviolet light, the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of infrared light, or the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of visible light at the first illuminance value. As an example without limitation, the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of visible light may be the frequency (or wavelength, spectrum) of a specific color (e.g., green color).

[0084] Additionally, although not illustrated in FIG. 4a, the electronic device (101) may acquire data representing an illuminance value through an illuminance sensor (130) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. Alternatively, for example, the electronic device (101) may acquire data representing an illuminance value through at least one camera (240) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. As an example without limitation, the data representing the illuminance value may include image data acquired through the front camera or rear camera of at least one camera (240). Alternatively, for example, the electronic device (101) may acquire data representing an illuminance value through at least one camera (240) and an illuminance sensor (130) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. In the following, for convenience of explanation, data representing an illuminance value is obtained through an illuminance sensor (130), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0085] Although not illustrated in FIG. 4a, after the electronic device (101) obtains the first data through the first sensor (231), the electronic device (101) may disable (or turn off, stop operating) the first sensor (231).

[0086] In operation (410), the electronic device (101) can identify an initial external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the initial external color temperature using the first data obtained when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the initial external color temperature may be an external color temperature identified by driving the first sensor (231) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. In the present disclosure, the external color temperature may represent the color temperature of light around the electronic device (101) (or the color temperature of ambient light).

[0087] In operation (415), the electronic device (101) can determine the initial color temperature of the screen. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the initial color temperature of the screen to be displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) as the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the initial color temperature of the screen may be the color temperature of the screen according to the initial external color temperature. In the present disclosure, the color temperature of the screen may represent the color temperature of the display (220) (or display panel (120)).

[0088] Although not illustrated in FIG. 4a, the electronic device (101) can control the display (220) (or the display driving circuit (225), and / or the display panel (120)) to display the screen having the initial color temperature. For example, the display (220) (or the display panel (120)) can display the screen having the initial color temperature.

[0089] In operation (420), the electronic device (101) can identify whether the illuminance is changing. For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating an illuminance value periodically (or non-periodically) through an illuminance sensor (130). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating a second illuminance value after obtaining data indicating a first illuminance value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the second illuminance value which is different from the first illuminance value. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can identify that the illuminance outside (or around) the electronic device (101) is changing. In the above example, the electronic device (101) identifies that the illuminance is changing based on the second illuminance value which is different from the first illuminance value, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify that the illuminance does not change when identifying the second illuminance value within a reference range from the first illuminance value identified when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may identify that the illuminance does not change when identifying the second illuminance value outside the reference range from the first illuminance value.

[0090] In the above example, the electronic device (101) is described as identifying the second illuminance value, which is one illuminance value, after the first illuminance value, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a plurality of illuminance values ​​(or obtain a data set corresponding to a plurality of illuminance values ​​through an illuminance sensor (130)).

[0091] In operation (420), if the electronic device (101) identifies that the illuminance outside (or around) the electronic device (101) has changed, operation (425) may be performed. Alternatively, in operation (420), if the electronic device (101) identifies that the illuminance outside (or around) the electronic device (101) has not changed, operation (430) may be performed.

[0092] In operation (425), the electronic device (101) can identify whether the difference value between the first illuminance value and the second illuminance value exceeds a reference value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the difference value between the first illuminance value identified when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated and the second illuminance value identified after identifying the first illuminance value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the difference value exceeds the reference value. As an example without limitation, the electronic device (101) may compare the absolute value of the difference value between the first illuminance value and the second illuminance value with the reference value. For example, the reference value may be a value for the electronic device (101) to recognize that the illuminance outside the electronic device (101) has changed above a certain level.

[0093] In operation (425), the electronic device (101) may perform operation (435) if the difference value exceeds the reference value. In operation (425), the electronic device (101) may perform operation (430) if the difference value is less than or equal to the reference value.

[0094] In operation (430), the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen. For example, the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) at the initial color temperature (e.g., the initial color temperature of operation (415)) when the difference value is less than or equal to the reference value. In the present disclosure, maintaining the color temperature of the screen may include the electronic device (101) determining (or setting, selecting, controlling, adjusting) the color temperature of the screen to the initial color temperature.

[0095] Referring to operation (430), the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen without changing it when the external illuminance is not changed to a certain level or when the illuminance is not changed.

[0096] In operation (435), the electronic device (101) can acquire second data through the first sensor (231). For example, the electronic device (101) can activate (or turn on, drive) the first sensor (231) when the difference value exceeds the reference value. For example, the first sensor (231) may be an image sensor or a color temperature sensor of at least one camera (240).

[0097] For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire the second data through the first sensor (231). For example, the second data may be referenced as second image data if the first sensor (231) is an image sensor of at least one camera (240). Or, for example, the second data may be referenced as second color temperature data if the first sensor (231) is a color temperature sensor.

[0098] In operation (440), the electronic device (101) can identify a first external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the first external color temperature using the acquired second data. For example, the first external color temperature may be an external color temperature identified by driving the first sensor (231) when the difference value exceeds the reference value.

[0099] In operation (445), the electronic device (101) can identify whether the first external color temperature is below a reference color temperature. For example, the reference color temperature may be a value for distinguishing a color temperature caused by being obscured by an external object (e.g., the hand (199) in FIG. 1b) rather than a color temperature caused by a light-emitting light source.

[0100] In operation (445), if the first external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, operation (455) can be performed. In operation (445), if the first external color temperature is higher than (or higher than or equal to) the reference color temperature, the electronic device (101) can perform operation (450).

[0101] In operation (450), the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen according to the first external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) as the color temperature according to the first external color temperature based on identifying the first external color temperature which is higher than (or higher than or equal to) the reference color temperature.

[0102] In other words, the electronic device (101) can recognize that the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is not obscured based on identifying the first external color temperature which is higher than (or higher than or equal to) the reference color temperature. Accordingly, since the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is not obscured, the electronic device (101) recognizes that the first external color temperature identified by driving the first sensor (231) represents a color temperature outside the electronic device (101), and can determine the color temperature of the screen based on the color temperature according to the first external color temperature.

[0103] In operation (455), the electronic device (101) can acquire second sensing data through the second sensor (160). For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire the second sensing data through the second sensor (160) based on identifying the first external color temperature which is lower than the reference color temperature. In other words, the electronic device (101) can estimate that the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is obscured based on identifying the first external color temperature which is lower than the reference color temperature. Accordingly, since the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is estimated to be obscured, the electronic device (101) can further identify an additional external color temperature (hereinafter, second external color temperature) using the second sensor (160).

[0104] For example, the second sensing data may be data representing the frequency of light received when identifying that the first external color temperature is below the reference color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may drive (or activate, turn on) the second sensor (160) based on identifying the first external color temperature below the reference color temperature.

[0105] However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, when the electronic device (101) drives (or activates, turns on) the first sensor (231) in operation (435), it may drive the second sensor (160) and obtain the second sensing data through the second sensor (160). In this case, the electronic device (101) may store the second sensing data in the electronic device (101) (or memory (250)).

[0106] In operation (460), the electronic device (101) can identify a second external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can further identify the second external color temperature using the acquired (or stored) first sensing data and the acquired (or stored) second sensing data. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the second external color temperature based on the difference between the first sensing data and the second sensing data. For example, since the second sensor (160) acquires data representing the frequency (or wavelength) of the received light, the electronic device (101) can identify a relative external color temperature based on the difference in frequencies (or wavelengths) of the lights (e.g., light associated with the first sensing data and light associated with the second sensing data). For example, the relative external color temperature can be referenced as the second external color temperature. For example, the second external color temperature may be an external color temperature identified by driving the second sensor (160).

[0107] In the above example, the electronic device (101) is exemplified as using the difference between the first sensing data and the second sensing data to identify the second external color temperature, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The electronic device (101) may also identify the second external color temperature using the second sensing data. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the wavelength (or frequency, spectrum) of ultraviolet light in ambient light, the wavelength (or frequency, spectrum) of infrared light in ambient light, and the wavelength (or frequency, spectrum) of visible light in ambient light included in the second sensing data obtained through the second sensor (160). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the ratio between the wavelength (or frequency, spectrum) of ultraviolet light in ambient light, the wavelength (or frequency, spectrum) of infrared light in ambient light, and the wavelength (or frequency, spectrum) of visible light in ambient light. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the type of light source of the ambient light according to the ratio. Examples, without limitation, include an incandescent light bulb, a halogen lamp, and natural light. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the second external color temperature corresponding to (or mapped to) the type of light source.

[0108] In the operation (465) of FIG. 4b, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the second external color temperature is below the reference color temperature. For example, the reference color temperature may be a value for distinguishing a color temperature caused by being obscured by an external object (e.g., the hand (199) in FIG. 1b) rather than a color temperature caused by a light-emitting light source.

[0109] In operation (465), if the second external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, operation (475) can be performed. In operation (465), if the second external color temperature is higher than (or higher than or equal to) the reference color temperature, the electronic device (101) can perform operation (470).

[0110] In operation (470), the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen according to the second external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) as the color temperature according to the second external color temperature based on identifying the second external color temperature which is higher (or higher or equal to) the reference color temperature.

[0111] In other words, the electronic device (101) may recognize that the second sensor (160) is not obscured based on identifying the second external color temperature which is higher (or higher or equal to) the reference color temperature. Since the first sensor (231) is obscured and the second sensor (160) is not obscured, the electronic device (101) recognizes that the second external color temperature identified by driving the second sensor (160) represents a color temperature outside the electronic device (101), and may determine the color temperature of the screen based on the color temperature according to the second external color temperature.

[0112] In operation (475), the electronic device (101) can acquire touch data. For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire the touch data through a touch sensor of the display (220) (or display panel (120)) when the first external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature and the second external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. For example, the touch data may represent electrical characteristics (or a change in electrical characteristics).

[0113] In operation (480), the electronic device (101) can identify whether an input regarding the display (220) is detected. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether an input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is detected based on the touch data. As an example without limitation, the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)) may include an input including contact points or a hovering input.

[0114] In operation (480), the electronic device (101) may perform operation (485) if it detects the input regarding the display (220) (or, display panel (120)). Alternatively, in operation (480), the electronic device (101) may perform operation (490) if it does not detect the input regarding the display (220) (or, display panel (120)).

[0115] Although not illustrated in FIG. 4b, the electronic device (101) may further acquire motion data representing the motion of the electronic device (101) together with the touch data. As an example without limitation, the electronic device (101) may acquire the motion data through a motion sensor before acquiring the touch data, after acquiring the touch data, or together with the touch data. For example, the motion sensor may include a geomagnetic sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a gravity sensor, or an IMU (inertial measurement unit). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the motion of the electronic device (101) based on the motion data. As an example without limitation, the motion of the electronic device (101) may include the rotation direction or rotation state of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can identify whether an input regarding the display (220) is detected based on the touch data, and can identify the direction (or position) of the input regarding the display (220) according to the rotation direction or rotation state of the electronic device (101). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may further identify whether at least one camera (240) and a second sensor (160) are obscured according to the input regarding the display (220).

[0116] In operation (485), the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen. For example, when the electronic device (101) detects the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)), it can maintain the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) at the initial color temperature (e.g., the initial color temperature of operation (415)).

[0117] In other words, when the electronic device (101) detects the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)), it may recognize that the reason the first external color temperature and the second external color temperature are each lower than the reference color temperature is because the first sensor (231) and the second sensor (160) are obscured by a part of the user's body (e.g., the hand (199) in FIG. 1b). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may maintain the color temperature of the screen at the initial color temperature without determining (or setting, changing) the color temperature of the screen according to the first external color temperature and the second external color temperature.

[0118] In operation (490), the electronic device (101) can identify whether the other difference value between the second illuminance value and the third illuminance value exceeds another reference value. For example, if the electronic device (101) does not detect the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)), for example, the electronic device (101) can identify the third illuminance value based on the second sensing data. For example, the third illuminance value can be calculated based on the frequency (or wavelength) of the ultraviolet light in the second sensing data. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the other difference value between the second illuminance value and the third illuminance value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the other difference value exceeds the other reference value. As an example without limitation, the other reference value may be the same as the reference value of operation (425). As a non-limiting example, the other reference value may differ from the reference value of the operation (425). For example, the other reference value may be a value for recognizing that the first sensor (231) and the second sensor (160) of the electronic device (101) are obscured by an external factor other than the external object (e.g., the hand (199) in FIG. 1b).

[0119] In operation (490), the electronic device (101) may perform operation (485) if the other difference value exceeds the other reference value. In operation (490), the electronic device (101) may perform operation (495) if the other difference value is less than or equal to the other reference value.

[0120] After operation (490), in the operation (485) performed, the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen. For example, if the other difference value exceeds the other reference value, the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) at the initial color temperature.

[0121] In other words, when the electronic device (101) detects the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)), it may recognize that the reason the first external color temperature and the second external color temperature are each lower than the reference color temperature is because the first sensor (231) and the second sensor (160) are obscured by external factors. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may maintain the color temperature of the screen at the initial color temperature without determining (or setting, changing) the color temperature of the screen according to the first external color temperature and the second external color temperature.

[0122] In operation (495), the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen. For example, if the different difference value is less than or equal to the different reference value, the electronic device (101) may recognize that the first sensor (231) and the second sensor (160) are not obscured by any external factors and that the illuminance (or color temperature) of the actual external environment has changed. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can determine (or set, select, control, adjust) the color temperature of the screen.

[0123] As a non-limiting example, in operation (495), the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen to be a color temperature according to the first external color temperature.

[0124] As a non-limiting example, in operation (495), the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen to be a color temperature according to the second external color temperature.

[0125] As a non-limiting example, in operation (495), the electronic device (101) may determine the color temperature of the screen by further using the second external color temperature together with the first external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify an external color temperature corrected by the second external color temperature from the first external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the color temperature of the screen as a color temperature according to the corrected external color temperature.

[0126] Although not illustrated in FIGS. 4a and 4b, the electronic device (101) may perform operation (420) again after performing one of operation (430), operation (450), operation (470), operation (485), and operation (495). In other words, the electronic device (101) may periodically (or non-periodically) acquire data representing an illuminance value through the illuminance sensor (130) and, accordingly, identify whether the illuminance outside (or around) the electronic device (101) is changing.

[0127] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of an exemplary foldable electronic device comprising sensors and at least one camera.

[0128] FIG. 5 illustrates examples (500-1, 500-2) of a foldable electronic device (501) including a flexible display, unlike the bar-type electronic device (101) illustrated in the example (300) of FIG. 3. The foldable electronic device (501) of FIG. 5 may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, the foldable electronic device (501) may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b.

[0129] Referring to examples (500-1, 500-2), the foldable electronic device (501) may be in a folded state. The foldable electronic device (501) may be held by a user while in the folded state. For example, the housing (510) defining the exterior of the foldable electronic device (501) may be contacted by a part of the user's body (599). Example (500-1) illustrates an example where the rear camera (550) is positioned at the 12 o'clock position, and example (500-2) illustrates an example where the rear camera (550) is positioned at the 6 o'clock position.

[0130] Referring to examples (500-1, 500-2), the foldable electronic device (501) may include a housing (510), a cover display (520), an ambient light sensor (530), and a second sensor (560).

[0131] For example, the housing (510) may define at least a portion of the exterior of the foldable electronic device (501). For example, the housing (510) may include a surface (511) that is visible from the outside when the foldable electronic device (501) is in a folded state. As an example without limitation, the surface (511) may be part of the rear side of the foldable electronic device (501). For example, when the foldable electronic device (501) is in an unfolded state, the portion where a flexible display (not shown) is placed may be defined as the front side, and the portion opposite to the front side may be defined as the rear side. Specific details regarding this may be referenced below in FIGS. 10a and FIGS. 10b. For example, the flexible display may be an example of the display panel (120) of FIG. 2.

[0132] For example, the cover display (520) may be placed on one side (511). For example, the cover display (520) may be provided to output visualized information to the user. For example, the cover display (520) may be referred to as a sub-display, an external display, or a rear display. For example, the cover display (520) may be an example of the display panel (120) of FIG. 2.

[0133] For example, the light sensor (530) may be located on one side (511) where the cover display (520) is placed. For example, the light sensor (530) may be placed below the cover display (520). In example (500-1), the light sensor (530) may be located in the 6 o'clock direction area of ​​one side (511). As a non-limiting example, the light sensor (530) may be placed below the cover display (520). The light sensor (530) placed below the cover display (520) may not be visually visible from outside the foldable electronic device (501). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the light sensor (530) may be placed in an area (or non-display area) of the cover display (520) other than the display area. In this case, the light sensor (530) can be visually seen from outside the foldable electronic device (501). The light sensor (530) of FIG. 5 may be an example of the light sensor (130) of FIG. 2.

[0134] For example, the rear camera (550) may be used to acquire images. As an example without limitation, the rear camera (550) may include one or more cameras. For example, the foldable electronic device (501) may acquire image data regarding the rear side of the foldable electronic device (501) through the rear camera (550). As an example without limitation, the rear camera (550) may be located on a surface (511) which is a part of the rear side of the foldable electronic device (501). In example (500-1), a region of the surface (511) where the rear camera (550) is located may be the upper left part of the rear side. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0135] For example, a second sensor (560) for identifying the frequency of light may be used to identify the frequency of light received from outside the foldable electronic device (501). For example, the second sensor (560) for identifying the frequency of light may be referred to as a flicker sensor, a light frequency sensor, an ambient light sensor, or a camera flicker sensor. For example, the foldable electronic device (501) may acquire sensing data indicating the frequency of light received from outside the foldable electronic device (501) (or from the surroundings) through the second sensor (560). For example, the sensing data indicating the frequency of light may indicate (or include) at least one of the frequency (or wavelength) of ultraviolet rays, the frequency (or wavelength) of infrared rays, or the frequency (or wavelength) of visible light. As a non-limiting example, the second sensor (560) may be located on one side (511) which is part of the rear side of the foldable electronic device (501). In example (500-1), the area of ​​the rear side where the second sensor (560) is located may be around the rear camera (550).

[0136] Referring to Example (500-1), the rear camera (550) may not be obscured by the user's body part (599). When the foldable electronic device (501) displays a screen through the cover display (520), it can accurately identify the external color temperature and display the screen having a color temperature according to the identified external color temperature.

[0137] In contrast, referring to example (500-2), the rear camera (550) may be obscured by a part of the user's body (599). A foldable electronic device (501) according to the present disclosure may identify a first external color temperature by driving the rear camera (550) (or a color temperature sensor) while displaying a screen having a specific color temperature through a cover display (520). Subsequently, if the first external color temperature is lower than a reference color temperature, the foldable electronic device (501) may identify a second external color temperature through a second sensor (560) instead of maintaining the color temperature of the screen at the specific color temperature. Accordingly, the foldable electronic device (501) may determine the color temperature of the screen using the second external color temperature. The color temperature of the screen determined according to the second external color temperature may be substantially the same as or different from the specific color temperature. The second sensor (560) can be used to identify an accurate external color temperature because it is not obscured by the user's body part (599).

[0138] Although not described in the above example, the foldable electronic device (501) can perform operations (475) to (495) of FIG. 4b substantially the same when the second external color temperature identified by driving the second sensor (560) is less than the reference color temperature.

[0139] FIGS. 6a through 6c illustrate examples of exemplary multi-foldable electronic devices comprising sensors and at least one camera.

[0140] FIG. 6a illustrates examples (600-1, 600-2, 600-3) of a multi-foldable electronic device (601) including a flexible display, unlike the bar-type electronic device (101) illustrated in the example (300) of FIG. 3. The multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6a may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 11.

[0141] Example (600-1) illustrates a multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a folded state. Example (600-2) illustrates the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in an unfolded state. Example (600-3) illustrates the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in an unfolded state.

[0142] Referring to examples (600-1, 600-2, 600-3), the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a housing (610), a flexible display (620), an illuminance sensor (630), a first camera (640), a second camera (650), and a second sensor (660).

[0143] For example, the housing (610) may include a first housing part (611), a second housing part (612), and a third housing part (613). For example, the second housing part (612) may be located between the first housing part (611) and the third housing part (613). Although not shown in FIG. 6a, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a first hinge structure between the first housing part (611) and the second housing part (612). For example, the first hinge structure may rotatably connect the first housing part (611) and the second housing part (612). Although not shown in FIG. 6a, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a second hinge structure between the second housing part (612) and the third housing part (613). For example, the second hinge structure can rotatably connect the second housing part (612) and the third housing part (613).

[0144] The housing (610) of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6a may have a Z shape when viewed from a partially unfolded state (e.g., a partially unfolded state between Example (600-1) and Example (600-2).

[0145] For example, the flexible display (620) may include a first display portion (621), a second display portion (622), and a third display portion (623). For example, the flexible display (620) may extend from a first housing part (611) through a second housing part (612) to a third housing part (613). The flexible display (620) may be placed on the housing (610) (or the first housing part (611), the second housing part (612), and the third housing part (613)). For example, the first display portion (621) may be placed on the first housing part (611). For example, the second display portion (622) may be placed on the second housing part (612). For example, the third display portion (623) may be placed on the third housing part (613).

[0146] Referring to Example (600-1), in a multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a folded state, a first display portion (621) may be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, an illuminance sensor (630) and a first camera (640) may be placed on one side (611-1) of a first housing part (611) where the first display portion (621) is placed. For example, the illuminance sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be located on the first display portion (621). As a non-limiting example, the illuminance sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may not be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the first camera (640) may be a UDC. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601).

[0147] Referring to Example (600-3), at the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in the unfolded state, one side (611-2) of the first housing part (611) and one side (613-2) of the third housing part (613) may be visible. For example, one side (611-2) of the first housing part (611) may be a side opposite to one side (611-1) of the first housing part (611). For example, the second camera (650) and the second sensor (660) may be placed on one side (613-2) opposite to one side (613-1) of the third housing part (613) where the third display part (623) is placed.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 6a, even if the first camera (640) or the second camera (650) of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) is obscured by a part of the user's body (not shown) or an external factor, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) can further identify an external color temperature by driving the second sensor (660). Accordingly, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) can determine the color temperature of the screen using the external color temperature identified by driving the second sensor (660).

[0149] FIG. 6b illustrates examples (600-4, 600-5, 600-6) of a multi-foldable electronic device (601) including a flexible display, unlike the type of electronic device (101) illustrated in the example (300) of FIG. 3. The multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6b may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 11.

[0150] Example (600-4) illustrates a multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a folded state. Example (600-5) illustrates the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in an unfolded state. Example (600-6) illustrates the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in an unfolded state.

[0151] Referring to examples (600-4, 600-5, 600-6), a multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a housing (610), a flexible display (620), a cover display (624), an illuminance sensor (630), a first camera (640), a second camera (650), and a second sensor (660).

[0152] For example, the housing (610) may include a first housing part (611), a second housing part (612), and a third housing part (613). For example, the second housing part (612) may be located between the first housing part (611) and the third housing part (613). Although not shown in FIG. 6b, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a first hinge structure between the first housing part (611) and the second housing part (612). For example, the first hinge structure may rotatably connect the first housing part (611) and the second housing part (612). Although not shown in FIG. 6b, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a second hinge structure between the second housing part (612) and the third housing part (613). For example, the second hinge structure can rotatably connect the second housing part (612) and the third housing part (613).

[0153] The housing (610) of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6b may have the shape e when viewing the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a partially unfolded state (e.g., a partially unfolded state between example (600-4) and example (600-5).

[0154] For example, the flexible display (620) may include a first display portion (621), a second display portion (622), and a third display portion (623). For example, the flexible display (620) may extend from a first housing part (611) through a second housing part (612) to a third housing part (613). The flexible display (620) may be placed on the housing (610) (or the first housing part (611), the second housing part (612), and the third housing part (613)). For example, the first display portion (621) may be placed on the first housing part (611). For example, the second display portion (622) may be placed on the second housing part (612). For example, the third display portion (623) may be placed on the third housing part (613).

[0155] Referring to Example (600-4), in a multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a folded state, the cover display (624) may be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the cover display (624) may be placed on a second housing part (612). For example, the cover display (624) may be placed on a side (612-2) opposite to a side (612-1) of the second housing part (612) where the second display part (622) is placed. For example, the side (612-2) may be part of the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be placed on a side (612-2) of the second housing part (612) where the cover display (624) is placed. For example, the light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be located on the cover display (624). As a non-limiting example, the light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may not be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the first camera (640) may be a UDC. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601).

[0156] Referring to example (600-6), at the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in the unfolded state, one side (613-2) of the third housing part (613) may be visible. For example, one side (613-2) of the third housing part (613) may be a side opposite to one side (613-1) of the third housing part (613). For example, the second camera (650) and the second sensor (660) may be placed on one side (613-2) opposite to one side (613-1) of the third housing part (613) where the third display part (623) is placed.

[0157] Referring to FIG. 6b, even if the first camera (640) or the second camera (650) of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) is obscured by a part of the user's body (not shown) or an external factor, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) can further identify an external color temperature by driving the second sensor (660). Accordingly, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) can determine the color temperature of the screen using the external color temperature identified by driving the second sensor (660).

[0158] FIG. 6c illustrates examples (600-7, 600-8, 600-9) of a multi-foldable electronic device (601) including a flexible display, unlike the bar-type electronic device (101) illustrated in the example (300) of FIG. 3. The multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6c may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 11.

[0159] Example (600-7) illustrates a multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a folded state. Example (600-8) illustrates the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in an unfolded state. Example (600-9) illustrates the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in an unfolded state.

[0160] Referring to examples (600-7, 600-8, 600-9), a multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a housing (610), a flexible display (620), a cover display (624), an illuminance sensor (630), a first camera (640), a second camera (650), and a second sensor (660).

[0161] For example, the housing (610) may include a first housing part (611), a second housing part (612), and a third housing part (613). For example, the second housing part (612) may be located between the first housing part (611) and the third housing part (613). Although not shown in FIG. 6c, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a first hinge structure between the first housing part (611) and the second housing part (612). For example, the first hinge structure may rotatably connect the first housing part (611) and the second housing part (612). Although not shown in FIG. 6b, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) may include a second hinge structure between the second housing part (612) and the third housing part (613). For example, the second hinge structure can rotatably connect the second housing part (612) and the third housing part (613).

[0162] The housing (610) of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6c may have a G shape when viewed from a partially unfolded state (e.g., a partially unfolded state between example (600-7) and example (600-8).

[0163] For example, the flexible display (620) may include a first display portion (621), a second display portion (622), and a third display portion (623). For example, the flexible display (620) may extend from a first housing part (611) through a second housing part (612) to a third housing part (613). The flexible display (620) may be placed on the housing (610) (or the first housing part (611), the second housing part (612), and the third housing part (613)). For example, the first display portion (621) may be placed on the first housing part (611). For example, the second display portion (622) may be placed on the second housing part (612). For example, the third display portion (623) may be placed on the third housing part (613).

[0164] Referring to example (600-7), in a multi-foldable electronic device (601) in a folded state, the cover display (624) may be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the cover display (624) may be placed on a first housing part (611). For example, the cover display (624) may be placed on a side (611-2) opposite to a side (611-1) of the first housing part (611) where the first display part (621) is placed. For example, the side (611-2) may be part of the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be placed on a side (611-2) of the first housing part (611) where the cover display (624) is placed. For example, the light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be located on the cover display (624). As a non-limiting example, the light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may not be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601). For example, the first camera (640) may be a UDC. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The light sensor (630) and the first camera (640) may be visible from outside the multi-foldable electronic device (601).

[0165] Referring to example (600-9), at the rear side of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) in the unfolded state, one side (612-2) of the second housing part (612) may be visible. For example, one side (612-2) of the second housing part (612) may be a side opposite to one side (612-1) of the second housing part (612). For example, the second camera (650) and the second sensor (660) may be placed on one side (612-2) opposite to one side (612-1) of the second housing part (612) where the second display part (622) is placed.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 6c, even if the first camera (640) or the second camera (650) of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) is obscured by a part of the user's body (not shown) or an external factor, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) can further identify an external color temperature by driving the second sensor (660). Accordingly, the multi-foldable electronic device (601) can determine the color temperature of the screen using the external color temperature identified by driving the second sensor (660).

[0167] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a flow of operation for driving a sensor to identify the frequency of light in order to determine the color temperature of a screen based on a change in the external color temperature.

[0168] At least some of the above methods of FIG. 7 may be performed by the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, at least some of the above methods may be configured to be performed (or controlled) by at least one processor (210) of the electronic device (101). In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but not necessarily sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Also, for example, at least some of the above methods may be configured to be performed by at least one processor (210) of the electronic device (101), and at least other parts of the above methods may be configured to be performed by the display (220) (or display driving circuit (225)) of the electronic device (101).

[0169] In operation (710), the electronic device (101) may display a screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the screen through a display (220) (or a display panel (120)). Before performing operation (710), the electronic device (101) may identify an event for activating the display (220) (or a display panel (120)). By example, without limitation, the event may include an input regarding the display panel (120) or an input regarding a physical button of the electronic device (101). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may activate (or turn on) the display (220) (or a display panel (120)) upon identifying the event.

[0170] As a non-limiting example, the screen may have an initial color temperature. For example, the initial color temperature may be identified by driving the first sensor (231). As a non-limiting example, the electronic device (101) may activate (or turn on, drive) the first sensor (231) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the first sensor (231) may be an image sensor or a color temperature sensor of at least one camera (240). For example, the electronic device (101) may acquire data through the first sensor (231). For example, the data acquired through the first sensor (231) may be referenced as image data if the first sensor (231) is an image sensor of at least one camera (240). Alternatively, for example, the data obtained through the first sensor (231) may be referenced as color temperature data if the first sensor (231) is a color temperature sensor. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the initial color temperature using the data obtained through the first sensor (231) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated.

[0171] In operation (720), the electronic device (101) can identify the external color temperature by driving the first sensor (231). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the external color temperature again by driving the first sensor (231) as it identifies that the illuminance outside the electronic device (101) has changed. For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating an illuminance value periodically (or non-periodically) through the illuminance sensor (130). After obtaining data indicating a first illuminance value, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating a second illuminance value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the second illuminance value which is different from the first illuminance value. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can identify that the illuminance outside (or around) the electronic device (101) has changed.

[0172] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the difference value between the first illuminance value and the second illuminance value exceeds a reference value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the difference value between the first illuminance value identified when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated and the second illuminance value identified after identifying the first illuminance value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the difference value exceeds the reference value.

[0173] For example, if the difference value is less than or equal to the reference value, the electronic device (101) can maintain the color temperature of the screen. In other words, the electronic device (101) can determine (or maintain) the color temperature of the screen at the initial color temperature.

[0174] For example, if the difference value exceeds the reference value, the first sensor (231) can be activated (or turned on / operated). For example, the first sensor (231) may be an image sensor or a color temperature sensor of at least one camera (240). For example, if the illuminance changes after the display (220) is activated and the difference value exceeds the reference value, the electronic device (101) may acquire data to identify the external color temperature through the first sensor (231). The electronic device (101) may determine the external color temperature through the acquired data.

[0175] Although not illustrated in FIG. 7, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the external color temperature identified is below the reference color temperature by driving the first sensor (231) when the difference value exceeds the reference value. For example, the reference color temperature may be a value for distinguishing the color temperature caused by being obscured by an external object (e.g., the hand (199) in FIG. 1b) rather than the color temperature caused by a light-emitting light source.

[0176] In operation (730), the electronic device (101) can control the display (220) to display a screen having a color temperature according to the first color temperature, based on identifying the external color temperature which is a first color temperature higher than the reference color temperature.

[0177] In other words, the electronic device (101) can recognize that the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is not obscured based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the first color temperature that is higher (or higher or equal to) the reference color temperature. Accordingly, since the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is not obscured, the electronic device (101) recognizes that the first color temperature identified by driving the first sensor (231) represents the color temperature outside the electronic device (101), and can determine the color temperature of the screen based on the color temperature according to the first color temperature.

[0178] In operation (740), the electronic device (101) can further identify other external color temperatures by driving the second sensor (160) based on identifying the external color temperature, which is a second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature.

[0179] For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire sensing data through the second sensor (160) based on identifying the external color temperature that is lower than the reference color temperature. In other words, the electronic device (101) can estimate that the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is obscured based on identifying the external color temperature that is the second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature. Accordingly, since the first sensor (231) (or at least one camera (240), color temperature sensor) is estimated to be obscured, the electronic device (101) can further identify other external color temperatures using the second sensor (160).

[0180] For example, the electronic device (101) may drive (or activate, turn on) the second sensor (160) based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the second color temperature that is lower than the reference color temperature. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may drive the second sensor (160) when driving (or activating, turning on) the first sensor (231) in operation (720) and obtain the sensing data through the second sensor (160). In this case, the electronic device (101) may store the sensing data in the electronic device (101) (or memory (250)).

[0181] Although not illustrated in FIG. 7, the electronic device (101) may acquire other sensing data through the second sensor (160) when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. For example, the other sensing data may be data representing the frequency of light received when the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is activated. The electronic device (101) may store the other sensing data within the electronic device (101) (or memory (250)).

[0182] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the other external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can further identify the other external color temperature using the acquired (or stored) sensing data and the acquired (or stored) other sensing data. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the other external color temperature based on the difference between the sensing data and the other sensing data. For example, since the second sensor (160) acquires data representing the frequency (or wavelength) of the received light, the electronic device (101) can identify a relative external color temperature based on the difference in frequencies (or wavelengths) of the lights (e.g., light associated with the sensing data and light associated with the other sensing data). For example, the relative external color temperature can be referred to as the other external color temperature.

[0183] Although not illustrated in FIG. 7, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the other external color temperature is below the reference color temperature. For example, the reference color temperature may be a value for distinguishing a color temperature caused by being obscured by an external object (e.g., the hand (199) in FIG. 1b) rather than a color temperature caused by a light-emitting light source.

[0184] For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of a screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) as a color temperature according to the other external color temperature, based on identifying the other external color temperature which is higher (or higher or equal to) the reference color temperature.

[0185] For example, the electronic device (101) can acquire touch data through a touch sensor of a display (220) (or display panel (120)) when the external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature and the other external color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. For example, the touch data may represent electrical characteristics (or a change in electrical characteristics).

[0186] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether an input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)) is detected based on the touch data. As an example, without limitation, the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)) may include an input including contact points or a hovering input.

[0187] For example, when the electronic device (101) detects the input regarding the display (220) (or, display panel (120)), it may determine (or maintain) the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or, display panel (120)) as the initial color temperature.

[0188] For example, if the electronic device (101) does not detect the input regarding the display (220) (or display panel (120)), for example, the electronic device (101) can identify the third illuminance value based on the sensing data. For example, the third illuminance value can be calculated based on the frequency (or wavelength) of the ultraviolet light in the sensing data.

[0189] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the other difference value between the second illuminance value and the third illuminance value. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the other difference value exceeds the other reference value.

[0190] For example, the electronic device (101) may determine (or maintain) the color temperature of the screen displayed through the display (220) (or display panel (120)) as the initial color temperature when the other difference value exceeds the other reference value.

[0191] For example, if the different difference value is less than or equal to the different reference value, the electronic device (101) may recognize that the first sensor (231) and the second sensor (160) are not obscured by any external factors and that the illuminance (or color temperature) of the actual external environment has changed. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may determine (or set, select, control, adjust) the color temperature of the screen.

[0192] As a non-limiting example, the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen to be a color temperature according to the external color temperature.

[0193] As a non-limiting example, the electronic device (101) can determine the color temperature of the screen to be a color temperature according to the other external color temperature.

[0194] As a non-limiting example, the electronic device (101) may determine the color temperature of the screen by using the other external color temperature in addition to the external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify an external color temperature corrected by the other external color temperature from the external color temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the color temperature of the screen as a color temperature according to the corrected external color temperature.

[0195] The present disclosure can identify an external color temperature by using at least one other sensor (e.g., a second sensor (160), a touch sensor of a display (220)) in addition to an illuminance sensor (130) and at least one camera (240). For example, the electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can accurately identify a change in the external color temperature due to a change in a light source (or a change in illuminance) outside the electronic device (101) by using at least one other sensor even if at least one camera (240) is obscured. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can adaptively determine and display a color temperature of a screen suitable for the outside of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) according to the present disclosure can provide a more comfortable user experience to the user by displaying a screen having a color temperature suitable for (or similar to) the external color temperature.

[0196] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0197] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0198] Referring to FIG. 8, in a network environment (800), an electronic device (801) may communicate with an electronic device (802) through a first network (898) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (804) or a server (808) through a second network (899) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (801) may communicate with the electronic device (804) through a server (808). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (801) may include a processor (820), memory (830), input module (850), sound output module (855), display module (860), audio module (870), sensor module (876), interface (877), connection terminal (878), haptic module (879), camera module (880), power management module (888), battery (889), communication module (890), subscriber identification module (896), or antenna module (897). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (878)) may be omitted from the electronic device (801), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (876), camera module (880), or antenna module (897)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (860)).

[0199] The processor (820) can control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (801) connected to the processor (820) by executing software (e.g., a program (840)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (820) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (876) or a communication module (890)) in volatile memory (832), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (832), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (834). According to one embodiment, the processor (820) may include a main processor (821) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (823) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (801) includes a main processor (821) and an auxiliary processor (823), the auxiliary processor (823) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (821) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (823) may be implemented separately from the main processor (821) or as part thereof.

[0200] The auxiliary processor (823) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (801) (e.g., display module (860), sensor module (876), or communication module (890)) on behalf of the main processor (821) while the main processor (821) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (821) while the main processor (821) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (823) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (880) or communication module (890)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (823) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (801) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (808)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0201] The memory (830) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (801) (e.g., processor (820) or sensor module (876)). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., program (840)) and input or output data for related commands. The memory (830) may include volatile memory (832) or non-volatile memory (834).

[0202] The program (840) may be stored as software in memory (830) and may include, for example, an operating system (842), middleware (844), or an application (846).

[0203] The input module (850) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (801) (e.g., processor (820)) from outside the electronic device (801) (e.g., user). The input module (850) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0204] The sound output module (855) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (801). The sound output module (855) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0205] The display module (860) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (801). The display module (860) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (860) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0206] The audio module (870) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (870) can acquire sound through the input module (850) or output sound through the sound output module (855) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (802)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (801).

[0207] The sensor module (876) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (801) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (876) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0208] The interface (877) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (801) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (802)). According to one embodiment, the interface (877) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0209] The connection terminal (878) may include a connector through which the electronic device (801) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (802)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (878) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0210] The haptic module (879) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (879) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0211] The camera module (880) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (880) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0212] The power management module (888) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (801). According to one embodiment, the power management module (888) may be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0213] The battery (889) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (801). According to one embodiment, the battery (889) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0214] The communication module (890) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (801) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (802), electronic device (804), or server (808)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (890) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (820) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (890) may include a wireless communication module (892) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (894) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (804) through a first network (898) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (899) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (892) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (801) within a communication network such as the first network (898) or the second network (899) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (896).

[0215] The wireless communication module (892) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (892) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (892) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (892) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (801), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (804)), or network system (e.g., second network (899)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (892) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0216] An antenna module (897) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (897) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (897) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (898) or a second network (899), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (890). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (890) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (897).

[0217] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (897) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0218] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0219] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between an electronic device (801) and an external electronic device (804) through a server (808) connected to a second network (899). Each of the external electronic devices (802, or 804) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (801). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (801) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (802, 804, or 808). For example, if the electronic device (801) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (801) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (801). The electronic device (801) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (801) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (804) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (808) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (804) or the server (808) may be included within a second network (899).The electronic device (801) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0220] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments.

[0221] Referring to FIG. 9, the display module (860) may include a display panel (910) and a display driver IC (DDI) (930) for controlling it. The DDI (930) may include an interface module (931), a memory (933) (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module (935), or a mapping module (937). The DDI (930) may receive image information, for example, image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data, from another component of the electronic device (801) through the interface module (931). For example, according to one embodiment, image information may be received from a processor (820) (e.g., main processor (821) (e.g., application processor)) or an auxiliary processor (823) (e.g., graphics processing unit) that operates independently of the functions of the main processor (821). The DDI (930) may communicate with the touch circuit (950) or sensor module (876), etc., through the interface module (931). Additionally, the DDI (930) may store at least a portion of the received image information in memory (933), for example, in frame units. The image processing module (935) may perform preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) on at least a portion of the image data, for example, based at least on the characteristics of the image data or the characteristics of the display panel (910). The mapping module (937) may generate voltage values ​​or current values ​​corresponding to the image data preprocessed or postprocessed through the image processing module (935). According to one embodiment, voltage values ​​or The generation of current values ​​can be performed, for example, based on at least some of the properties of the pixels of the display panel (910) (e.g., array of pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or size of each subpixel).At least some pixels of the display panel (910) are driven, for example, based on at least some of the voltage value or current value, so that visual information (e.g., text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data can be displayed through the display panel (910).

[0222] According to one embodiment, the display module (860) may further include a touch circuit (950). The touch circuit (950) may include a touch sensor (951) and a touch sensor IC (953) for controlling the same. The touch sensor IC (953) may control the touch sensor (951) to detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific location on the display panel (910), for example. For example, the touch sensor IC (953) may detect a touch input or hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light intensity, resistance, or charge) for a specific location on the display panel (910). The touch sensor IC (953) may provide information regarding the detected touch input or hovering input (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) to the processor (820). According to one embodiment, at least a part of the touch circuit (950) (e.g., touch sensor IC (953)) may be included as part of the display driver IC (930) or the display panel (910), or as part of another component (e.g., auxiliary processor (823)) placed outside the display module (860).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the display module (860) may further include at least one sensor (e.g., fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, pressure sensor, or light sensor) of the sensor module (876) or a control circuit for the same. In this case, the at least one sensor or the control circuit for the same may be embedded in a part of the display module (860) (e.g., display panel (910) or DDI (930)) or a part of the touch circuit (950). For example, if the sensor module (876) embedded in the display module (860) includes a biometric sensor (e.g., fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor may obtain biometric information (e.g., fingerprint image) associated with a touch input through a part of the display panel (910). As another example, if the sensor module (876) embedded in the display module (860) includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may obtain pressure information associated with a touch input through a part or the entire area of ​​the display panel (910). According to one embodiment, a touch sensor (951) or a sensor module (876) may be placed between pixels of a pixel layer of a display panel (910), or on top of or below the pixel layer.

[0224] FIGS. 10a and FIGS. 10b illustrate examples of exemplary foldable electronic devices.

[0225] FIG. 10a illustrates an unfolded state of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 10b illustrates a folded state of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b may be referred to as a foldable electronic device. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b or the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, the display (1030) of FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b may include a display panel (120) of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b (or a display (220) of FIG. 2).

[0226] Referring to FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (1010), a second housing (1020), and / or a folding housing (1035). For example, the first housing (1010) may be referred to as a first housing part. For example, the second housing (1020) may be referred to as a second housing part. For example, the folding housing (1035) may be referred to as a hinge structure.

[0227] According to one embodiment, a display (1030) may be disposed on a first housing (1010) and a second housing (1020) across a folding housing (1035). A display (1030) may be disposed on a first surface (1031) and a second surface (1032) across the folding housing (1035). For example, an area of ​​the display (1030) disposed on the first surface (1031) may be referred to as a first display part or a first area. For example, an area of ​​the display (1030) disposed on the second surface (1032) may be referred to as a second display part or a second area. For example, the display (1030) may include a bending area (or a third display part, a bending part) that can be bent between the first area and the second area. For example, the bending area may represent an area of ​​the display (1030) corresponding to the folding housing (1035).

[0228] For example, referring to FIG. 10a, the electronic device (101) may be in the unfolded state in which the first housing (1010) and the second housing (1020) are fully folded out by the folding housing (folding housing (1035) in FIG. 10b). According to one embodiment, the unfolded state may mean a state in which the first direction (1041) toward which the first surface (1031) of the first housing (1010) faces corresponds to the second direction (1042) toward which the second surface (1032) of the second housing (1020) faces. For example, in the unfolded state, the first direction (1041) may be substantially parallel to the second direction (1042). For example, in the unfolded state, the first direction (1041) may be the same as the second direction (1042). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first surface (1031) may form substantially one flat surface with the second surface (1032). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the angle (1033) between the first surface (1031) and the second surface (1032) may be approximately 180 degrees. According to one embodiment, the unfolded state may mean a state in which the entire display area of ​​the display (1030) can be provided on substantially one flat surface. For example, in the unfolded state, the display area of ​​the display (1030) may not include a curved surface. The unfolded state may be referred to as an outspread state or outspreading state.

[0229] For example, referring to FIG. 10b, the electronic device (101) may provide the folded state in which the first housing (1010) and the second housing (1020) are folded in by the folding housing (1035). According to one embodiment, the folded state may mean a state in which the first direction (1041) facing the first surface (1031) (not shown in FIG. 10b) is distinguished from the second direction (1042) facing the second surface (1032) (not shown in FIG. 10b). For example, in the folded state, the angle between the first direction (1041) and the second direction (1042) is substantially approximately 180 degrees, so that the first direction (1041) and the second direction (1042) can be distinguished from each other. For example, in the folded state, the angle (1057) between the first surface (1031) and the second surface (1032) may be substantially 0 degrees. The folded state may be referred to as a folded state. For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a folded state in which the first surface (1031) and the second surface (1032) face each other by means of a folding housing (1035), so that the display area of ​​the display (1030) corresponding to the first surface (1031) (not shown in FIG. 10b) is substantially completely overlapped with the display area of ​​the display (1030) (not shown in FIG. 10b) corresponding to the second surface (1032). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a folded state in which the first direction (1041) is substantially opposite to the second direction (1042). As another example, the folding state may mean a state in which the display area of ​​the display (1030) is obscured within the field of view of a user looking at the electronic device (101). However, it is not limited to this.

[0230] According to one embodiment, the display (1030) may be bent by rotation provided through the folding housing (1035). For example, in the folding state, a portion of the display area of ​​the display (1030) may be bent. For example, the portion of the display area of ​​the display (1030) may be in a curved state to prevent damage to the display (1030) in the folding state. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0231] For example, at least one processor (210) can identify the angle between the first direction (1041) toward which the first surface (1031) of the first housing (1010) faces and the second direction (1042) toward which the second surface (1032) of the second housing (1020) faces, through a Hall sensor in the electronic device (101), a rotation sensor in the folding housing (1035), and / or a stretch sensor in the electronic device (101).

[0232] Meanwhile, the first housing (1010) may include a display (1050), which is a cover display, on a third surface (1055) opposite to the first surface (1031). For example, the display (1050) may be used to provide visual information within the folding state in which the display area (e.g., first area, second area, bending area) of the display (1030) is not visible.

[0233] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of an exemplary multi-foldable electronic device.

[0234] Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device (101) that is a multi-foldable electronic device of a first type (1100a) and an electronic device (101) that is a multi-foldable electronic device of a second type (1100b) are illustrated. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 11 may represent an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b or the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2. For example, the display (1130) of FIG. 11 may include a display panel (120) of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b (or a display (220) of FIG. 2).

[0235] For example, in the first type (1100a) electronic device (101), when the display (1130) is in a folded state (or folded state), the housing (1110) of the electronic device (101) may have a G (or P) shape (e.g., the shape of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6c). Alternatively, in the second type (1100b) electronic device (101), when the display (1130) is in a folded state (or folded state), the housing (1110) of the electronic device (101) may have a Z shape (e.g., the shape of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6a). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the housing of the electronic device (101) may have an e shape (e.g., the shape of the multi-foldable electronic device (601) of FIG. 6b).

[0236] Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (1111), a second housing (1112), a third housing (1113), a first hinge structure, a second hinge structure, and a display (1130). The first housing (1111) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing (1112) through a first hinge structure. For example, the first housing (1111) and the second housing (1112) may rotate about the first folding axis through a first hinge structure arranged along the first folding axis. The third housing (1113) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing (1112) through a second hinge structure. For example, the second housing (1112) and the third housing (1113) can rotate about the second folding axis through a second hinge structure arranged along the second folding axis.

[0237] A display (1130) may form at least a portion of the exterior of an electronic device (101). The display (1130) may be partially disposed within a first housing (1111), a second housing (1112), and a third housing (1113). The display (1130) may define the front of the electronic device (101) by forming one side of the first housing (1111), one side of the second housing (1112), and one side of the third housing (1113). The display (1130) may include an area where a front camera is located. The area of ​​the display (1130) may include an opening for the front camera. However, it is not limited thereto, and the front camera may be placed below an area corresponding to the area of ​​the display (1130). The display (1130) can provide visual information to the user through the area, and the front camera can acquire an image of an external object located in a direction facing the front of the electronic device (101) through the area of ​​the display (1130).

[0238] The display (1130) may include a first planar portion, a second planar portion, a third planar portion, a first deformed portion, and a second deformed portion. The first planar portion of the display (1130) may be disposed on one side of the first housing (1111). The second planar portion of the display (1130) may be disposed on one side of the second housing (1112). The third planar portion of the display (1130) may be disposed on one side of the third housing (1113). The first deformed portion of the display (1130) may be located between the first planar portion of the display (1130) and the second planar portion of the display (1130). For example, the first deformed portion of the display (1130) may be disposed on a first hinge structure connecting the first housing (1111) and the second housing (1112). A second deformation portion of the display (1130) may be positioned between a second planar portion of the display (1130) and a third planar portion of the display (1130). For example, the second deformation portion may be positioned on a second hinge structure connecting a second housing (1112) and a third housing (1113).

[0239] For example, a first display area (1131) of the display (1130) may include at least a portion of the first deformation portion and a first planar portion. For example, a second display area (1132) of the display (1130) may include a second planar portion, at least a portion of the first deformation portion, and at least a portion of the second deformation portion. For example, a third display area (1133) of the display (1130) may include at least a portion of the second deformation portion and a third planar portion.

[0240] The first planar portion, the second planar portion, and the third planar portion of the display (1130) can maintain a planar shape regardless of the state of the electronic device (101). The first deformed portion and the second deformed portion of the display (1130) can be unfolded or bent depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0241] An additional display (or cover display), a first rear cover, and a second rear cover may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (101). The first rear cover may form another side of the first housing (1111), the cover display may form another side of the second housing (1112), and the second rear cover may be formed on another side of the third housing (1113). The cover display, the first rear cover, and the second rear cover may define the rear of the electronic device (101). The first rear cover may include a structure (e.g., an opening) for exposing a rear camera disposed within the first housing (1111). The cover display may include an area where another rear camera is located. The area of ​​the cover display may include an opening for the other rear camera.

[0242] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0243] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may include a display (e.g., display (220)). The electronic device may include a first sensor (e.g., first sensor (231)) available for identifying an external color temperature. The electronic device may include a second sensor (e.g., second sensor (160)) for identifying the frequency of received light. The electronic device may include a memory (e.g., memory (250)) that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The electronic device may include at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor (210)) that includes a processing circuit. The instructions may cause the electronic device to display a screen through the display when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify an external color temperature by driving the first sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to control the display to display the screen having a color temperature corresponding to the first color temperature, based on identifying the external color temperature which is a first color temperature higher than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to further identify another external color temperature by driving the second sensor, based on identifying the external color temperature which is a second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0244] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine the color temperature of the screen to a third color temperature according to the first color temperature, based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the first color temperature, which is higher than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the display to control the electronic device to display the screen having the determined third color temperature, based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the first color temperature, which is higher than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the first sensor may include an image sensor of at least one camera (e.g., at least one camera (240)) located around the second sensor. The instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire image data through the first sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the external color temperature based on the acquired image data when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0246] According to one embodiment, the first sensor may include a color temperature sensor dedicated to identifying the external color temperature. The instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire color temperature data through the first sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the external color temperature based on the acquired color temperature data when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire sensing data representing the frequency of light received through the second sensor based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the other external color temperature based on the sensing data based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The sensing data may represent at least one of the frequency of ultraviolet rays, the frequency of infrared rays, or the frequency of visible light.

[0248] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform activation of the display before displaying the screen when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire other sensing data representing the frequency of light received through the second sensor when performing the activation when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the other external color temperature based on the difference between the other sensing data and the sensing data, based on identifying the external color temperature, which is the second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature.

[0249] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine the color temperature of the screen to a third color temperature according to the other external color temperature, based on identifying the other external color temperature which is higher than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the display to control the electronic device to display the screen having the determined third color temperature, based on identifying the other external color temperature which is higher than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire touch data through the display based on identifying the other external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify whether an input regarding the display is detected based on the acquired touch data based on identifying the other external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to determine the color temperature of the screen as a fourth color temperature of the screen determined when performing the activation of the display, based on identifying that the input is detected based on identifying the other external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to control the display to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature based on identifying the other external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The fourth color temperature of the screen may be determined according to the external color temperature identified by driving the first sensor when performing the activation of the display.

[0251] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an illuminance sensor (e.g., illuminance sensor (130)). The instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to identify whether the difference value between a first illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor and a second illuminance value according to the sensing data obtained through the second sensor exceeds a reference value, based on identifying that the input is not detected. When the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, the electronic device may cause the color temperature of the screen to be determined as the fourth color temperature of the screen determined when the activation of the display is performed, based on identifying that the difference value exceeds the reference value. When the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, the electronic device may cause the display to be controlled to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature, based on identifying that the difference value exceeds the reference value. When the above at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, the electronic device may cause the color temperature of the screen to be determined as a fifth color temperature according to the second color temperature based on identifying that the difference value is less than the reference value. When the above at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, the electronic device may cause the display to be controlled to display the screen having the determined fifth color temperature based on identifying that the difference value is less than the reference value.

[0252] According to one embodiment, the fifth color temperature can be determined by further using the other external color temperature.

[0253] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to identify whether the difference value between the first illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor and the third illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor before obtaining the first illuminance value exceeds a different reference value before identifying the external color temperature by driving the first sensor. The instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to determine the color temperature of the screen as the fourth color temperature of the screen determined when performing the activation of the display, based on identifying that the difference value exceeds the different reference value. The instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to control the display to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature, based on identifying that the difference value exceeds the different reference value. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the external color temperature by driving the first sensor based on identifying that the other difference value is less than the other reference value, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device (e.g., a foldable electronic device (501)). The electronic device may include a housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part. The electronic device may include a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part. The electronic device may include a flexible display disposed on the first housing part and the second housing part. The display may be a cover display disposed on the other side of the first housing part opposite to the side of the first housing part where the flexible display is disposed. The second sensor may be located on the other side of the first housing part where the cover display is disposed.

[0255] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a multi-foldable electronic device (e.g., a multi-foldable electronic device (601)). The electronic device may include a housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part. The electronic device may include a first hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part between the first housing part and the third housing part. The electronic device may include a second hinge structure rotatably connecting the second housing part and the third housing part between the first housing part and the third housing part. The electronic device may include a flexible display extending from the first housing part through the second housing part to the third housing part and disposed on the housing. The display may be a cover display disposed on the other side of the housing opposite to the side of the housing where the flexible display is disposed. The second sensor may be located on the other side of the housing where the cover display is placed.

[0256] A method performed by an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) having a display (e.g., display (220)), a first sensor (e.g., first sensor (231)) available for identifying an external color temperature, and a second sensor (e.g., second sensor (160)) for identifying the frequency of received light, as described above, may include an operation of displaying a screen through the display. The method may include an operation of identifying an external color temperature by driving the first sensor. The method may include an operation of controlling the display to display the screen having a color temperature corresponding to the first color temperature, based on identifying the external color temperature which is a first color temperature higher than a reference color temperature. The method may include an operation of further identifying another external color temperature by driving the second sensor based on identifying the external color temperature which is a second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature.

[0257] A non-transient computer-readable storage medium as described above may store one or more programs including instructions that cause the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) to display a screen through the display when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor (210)) of the electronic device having a display (e.g., display (220)), a first sensor available for identifying an external color temperature (e.g., first sensor (231)), and a second sensor for identifying the frequency of the received light (e.g., second sensor (160)). The non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs including instructions that cause the electronic device to identify an external color temperature by driving the first sensor when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. The above non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs including instructions that, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to control the display to display the screen having a color temperature corresponding to the first color temperature, based on identifying the external color temperature which is a first color temperature higher than the reference color temperature. The above non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs including instructions that, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to further identify another external color temperature by driving the second sensor, based on identifying the external color temperature which is a second color temperature lower than the reference color temperature.

[0258] As described above, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may include a display (e.g., display (220)). The electronic device may include a first sensor (e.g., first sensor (231)) available for identifying an external color temperature. The electronic device may include a second sensor (e.g., second sensor (160)) for identifying the frequency of the received light. The electronic device may include a memory (e.g., memory (250)) that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The electronic device may include at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor (210)) that includes a processing circuit. The instructions may cause the electronic device to display a screen having a color temperature according to a first external color temperature through the display when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to identify when the external color temperature changes from the first external color temperature to the second external color temperature by driving the first sensor while displaying the screen having the color temperature. The second external color temperature may be lower than the reference color temperature. The above instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to acquire sensing data by driving the second sensor to determine whether to adjust the color temperature of the screen based on the external color temperature that has changed to the second external color temperature which is lower than the reference color temperature.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to identify the external color temperature that has changed from the first external color temperature to a third external color temperature higher than the reference color temperature by driving the first sensor while displaying the screen having the color temperature. The instructions may cause the electronic device, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, to adjust the color temperature of the screen to a different color temperature according to the third external color temperature that has changed to the third external color temperature higher than the reference color temperature.

[0260] According to one embodiment, the first sensor may include an image sensor of at least one camera (e.g., at least one camera (240)) located around the second sensor. The instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire image data through the first sensor when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the external color temperature based on the acquired image data when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0261] According to one embodiment, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, the instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire sensing data representing the frequency of light received through the second sensor based on the external color temperature changed to the second external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature. When the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively, the instructions may cause the electronic device to identify another external color temperature based on the sensing data based on the external color temperature changed to the second external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature. The sensing data may represent at least one of the frequency of ultraviolet rays, the frequency of infrared rays, or the frequency of visible light.

[0262] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform activation of the display before displaying the screen having the color temperature when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to acquire other sensing data representing the frequency of light received through the second sensor when the activation is performed when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device to identify the other external color temperature based on the difference between the other sensing data and the sensing data, based on the external color temperature changed to the second external color temperature lower than the reference color temperature. The above instructions may cause the electronic device to adjust the color temperature of the screen to a different color temperature according to the other external color temperature, based on identifying the other external color temperature which is higher than the reference color temperature, when the at least one processor is executed individually or collectively.

[0263] As described above, the electronic device (101) may include a display (220). The electronic device (101) may include a light sensor (160). The electronic device (101) may include a camera sensor (231) for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor (160). The electronic device (101) may include a memory (250) that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (210) that includes a processing circuit. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to display a screen through the display (220) when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a first color temperature related to ambient light by driving the camera sensor (231) when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a second color temperature related to ambient light by driving the light sensor (160) when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to adjust the color temperature of the display (220) based on the first color temperature when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to adjust the color temperature of the display (220) based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature.

[0264] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to determine the color temperature of the display (220) to a third color temperature according to the first color temperature when the first color temperature associated with the ambient light is higher than the reference color temperature, and to control the display (220) to display the screen having the determined third color temperature.

[0265] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to acquire image data through the camera sensor (231) when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the first color temperature based on the acquired image data when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively.

[0266] According to one embodiment, the second color temperature can be identified according to the type of light source determined based on the wavelength of ambient light obtained by driving the light sensor (160). The type of light source can be determined according to the ratio between the wavelength of ultraviolet ray in the ambient light, the wavelength of infrared ray in the ambient light, and the wavelength of visible light in the ambient light.

[0267] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to acquire sensing data representing the wavelength of ambient light received through the light sensor (160) when the second color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, and to identify the second color temperature based on the sensing data. The sensing data may represent at least one of the wavelength of ultraviolet rays, the wavelength of infrared rays, or the wavelength of visible light.

[0268] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to perform activation of the display (220) before displaying the screen when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to acquire other sensing data representing the wavelength of ambient light received through the light sensor (160) when the activation is performed when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the second color temperature according to the difference between the other sensing data and the sensing data when the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature.

[0269] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to determine the color temperature of the display (220) to a third color temperature according to the second color temperature when the second color temperature is higher than the reference color temperature, and to control the display (220) to display the screen having the determined third color temperature.

[0270] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to acquire touch data through the display (220) when the second color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to identify whether an input regarding the display (220) is detected based on the acquired touch data when the second color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to determine the color temperature of the screen to the fourth color temperature of the display (220) determined when the activation of the display (220) is performed, based on identifying that the input is detected when the second color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to control the display (220) to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature when the second color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. The fourth color temperature of the display (220) may be determined according to the color temperature associated with ambient light identified by driving the camera sensor (231) when the activation of the display (220) is performed.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an illuminance sensor. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (210), to identify whether the difference value between a first illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor and a second illuminance value according to the sensing data obtained through the light sensor (160) exceeds a reference value, based on identifying that the input is not detected. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (210), to determine the color temperature of the display (220) to the fourth color temperature and to control the display (220) to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature, based on identifying that the difference value exceeds the reference value. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to determine the color temperature of the display (220) to a fifth color temperature according to the first color temperature based on identifying that the difference value is less than the reference value, and to control the display (220) to display the screen having the determined fifth color temperature.

[0272] According to one embodiment, the fifth color temperature can be determined by further using the second color temperature.

[0273] According to one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to identify whether the difference value between the first illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor and the third illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor before the first illuminance value is obtained by driving the camera sensor (231) to identify the first color temperature. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101), when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively, to determine the color temperature of the display (220) as the fourth color temperature based on identifying that the difference value exceeds the other reference value, and to control the display (220) to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature. The above instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the first color temperature by driving the camera sensor (231) based on identifying that the other difference value is less than the other reference value when the at least one processor (210) is executed individually or collectively.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be a foldable electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may include a housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part, a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part, and a flexible display disposed on the first housing part and the second housing part. The display (220) may be a cover display disposed on the other side of the first housing part opposite to the side of the first housing part where the flexible display is disposed. The light sensor (160) may be located on the other side of the first housing part where the cover display is disposed.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be a multi-foldable electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may include a housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part; a first hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part between the first housing part and the third housing part; a second hinge structure rotatably connecting the second housing part and the third housing part between the first housing part and the third housing part; and a flexible display extending from the first housing part through the second housing part to the third housing part and disposed on the housing. The display (220) may be a cover display disposed on the other side of the housing opposite to the one side of the housing where the flexible display is disposed. The light sensor (160) may be located on the other side of the housing where the cover display is disposed.

[0276] A method performed by an electronic device (101) having a display (220), a light sensor (160), and a camera sensor (231) for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor (160), as described above, may include an operation of displaying a screen through the display (220). The method may include an operation of identifying a first color temperature related to ambient light by driving the camera sensor (231). The method may include an operation of identifying a second color temperature related to ambient light by driving the light sensor (160). The method may include an operation of adjusting the color temperature of the display (220) based on the first color temperature. The method may include an operation of adjusting the color temperature of the display (220) based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than a reference color temperature.

[0277] In a non-transient computer-readable storage medium as described above, one or more programs may be stored, including instructions that cause the electronic device (101) to display a screen through the display (220), when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (210) of the electronic device (101) having a display (220), a light sensor (160), and a camera sensor (231) for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor (160). When executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (210), one or more programs may be stored, including instructions that cause the electronic device (101) to identify a first color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the camera sensor (231). When executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (210), the electronic device (101) may store one or more programs including instructions that cause the device to identify a second color temperature associated with ambient light by driving the light sensor (160). When executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (210), the electronic device (101) may store one or more programs including instructions that cause the device to adjust the color temperature of the display (220) based on the first color temperature. When executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (210), the electronic device (101) may store one or more programs including instructions that cause the device to adjust the color temperature of the display (220) based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature.

[0278] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0279] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0280] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0281] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (840)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (836) or external memory (838)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (801)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (820)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (801)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0282] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0283] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, display; Optical sensor; A camera sensor for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor above; Memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media; and It includes at least one processor comprising a processing circuit, and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: Displaying a screen through the above display; By driving the above camera sensor, a first color temperature related to ambient light is identified; By driving the above light sensor, a second color temperature related to ambient light is identified; Based on the first color temperature above, the color temperature of the display is adjusted; and When the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, causing the color temperature of the display to be adjusted based on the second color temperature, Electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: When the above first color temperature related to ambient light is higher than the above reference color temperature: The color temperature of the above display is determined as a third color temperature according to the first color temperature, and Causing the display to control the display to display the screen having the third color temperature determined above, Electronic device.

3. In Claim 2, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: Acquire image data through the above camera sensor; and Causing to identify the first color temperature based on the above-mentioned acquired image data, Electronic device.

4. In Claim 1, The above second color temperature is identified according to the type of light source determined based on the wavelength of ambient light obtained by driving the light sensor, and The type of the light source is determined according to the ratio between the wavelength of ultraviolet rays in the ambient light, the wavelength of infrared rays in the ambient light, and the wavelength of visible light in the ambient light. Electronic device.

5. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: If the above second color temperature is lower than the above reference color temperature: Through the above light sensor, sensing data representing the wavelength of the received ambient light is obtained; and Based on the above sensing data, causing to identify the second color temperature, The above sensing data represents at least one of the wavelength of ultraviolet rays, the wavelength of infrared rays, or the wavelength of visible light, Electronic device.

6. In Claim 5, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: Before displaying the above screen, activate the above display; When performing the above activation, other sensing data representing the wavelength of ambient light received through the light sensor is obtained; and When the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, causing the second color temperature to be identified according to the difference between the other sensing data and the sensing data, Electronic device.

7. In Claim 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: If the above second color temperature is higher than the above reference color temperature: The color temperature of the above display is determined as a third color temperature according to the second color temperature; and Causing the display to control the display to display the screen having the third color temperature determined above, Electronic device.

8. In Claim 7, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: If the above second color temperature is lower than the above reference color temperature: Through the above display, touch data is obtained; Based on the above-mentioned acquired touch data, identify whether an input regarding the display is detected; Based on identifying that the above input is detected, the color temperature of the screen is determined as the fourth color temperature of the display determined when performing the activation of the display; and Causing the display to control the display to display the screen having the above-determined fourth color temperature, and The fourth color temperature of the above display is determined according to the color temperature related to ambient light identified by driving the camera sensor when performing the activation of the above display. Electronic device.

9. In Claim 8, The above electronic device includes an illuminance sensor, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: Based on identifying that the above input is not detected, determining whether the difference between the first illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor and the second illuminance value according to the sensing data obtained through the light sensor exceeds a reference value; Based on identifying that the above difference value exceeds the above reference value: The color temperature of the above display is determined as the fourth color temperature, and Control the display to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature; and Based on identifying that the above difference value is less than the above reference value: The color temperature of the above display is determined as a fifth color temperature according to the first color temperature, and Causing the display to control the display to display the screen having the above-determined fifth color temperature, Electronic device.

10. In Claim 9, The above fifth color temperature is determined by further using the above second color temperature, Electronic device.

11. In Claim 9, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device: Before identifying the first color temperature by driving the camera sensor, identifying whether the difference value between the first illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor and the third illuminance value obtained through the illuminance sensor before obtaining the first illuminance value exceeds a different reference value; Based on identifying that the above different difference value exceeds the above different reference value: The color temperature of the above display is determined as the fourth color temperature, and Control the display to display the screen having the determined fourth color temperature; and Causing to identify the first color temperature by driving the camera sensor based on identifying that the above different difference value is less than the above different reference value, Electronic device.

12. In Claim 1, The above electronic device is a foldable electronic device, and The above electronic device is: Housing including a first housing part and a second housing part; A hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part; and A flexible display disposed on the first housing part and the second housing part, and The above display is a cover display disposed on the other side of the first housing part opposite to one side of the first housing part on which the flexible display is disposed, and The light sensor is located on the other side of the first housing part where the cover display is disposed, Electronic device.

13. In Claim 1, The above electronic device is a multi-foldable electronic device, and The above electronic device is: A housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part; A first hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part between the first housing part and the third housing part; A second hinge structure rotatably connecting the second housing part and the third housing part between the first housing part and the third housing part; and A flexible display extending from the first housing part through the second housing part to the third housing part and disposed on the housing, and The display is a cover display disposed on the other side of the housing opposite to one side of the housing on which the flexible display is disposed, and The light sensor is located on the other side of the housing where the cover display is disposed, Electronic device.

14. A method performed by an electronic device having a display, a light sensor, and a camera sensor for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor, The operation of displaying a screen through the above display; An operation of identifying a first color temperature related to ambient light by driving the above camera sensor; An operation of identifying a second color temperature related to ambient light by driving the above light sensor; An operation to adjust the color temperature of the display based on the first color temperature above; and When the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature, the method includes the operation of adjusting the color temperature of the display based on the second color temperature. method.

15. In a non-transient computer-readable storage medium, when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor of an electronic device having a display, a light sensor, and a camera sensor for capturing an image based on the frequency of ambient light identified based on the output of the light sensor, the electronic device: Displaying a screen through the above display; By driving the above camera sensor, a first color temperature related to ambient light is identified; By driving the above light sensor, a second color temperature related to ambient light is identified; Based on the first color temperature above, the color temperature of the display is adjusted; and Storing one or more programs including instructions that cause the color temperature of the display to be adjusted based on the second color temperature when the first color temperature is lower than the reference color temperature. Non-transient computer-readable storage media.

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