Multi-foldable electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for displaying execution screen in window mode

Abstract

The multi-foldable electronic device may comprise: a housing; a flexible display; at least one sensor; at least one processor; and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may instruct the multi-foldable electronic device to: display, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application including user interface (UI) objects and partially overlapping a screen while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state; identify, through the at least one sensor, a change in a state of the multi-foldable electronic device from the unfolded state to a single-folded state while the execution screen partially overlapping the screen is displayed; and display, through the flexible display, the execution screen of the software application including some of the UI objects and partially overlapping the screen.

Description

Multi-foldable electronic device, method, and non-transient computer-readable storage medium for displaying an execution screen in window mode

[0001] The following descriptions relate to a multi-foldable electronic device, a method, and a non-transient computer-readable storage medium that display an execution screen in window mode.

[0002] An electronic device can display the execution screen of an application in full-screen mode or window mode. For example, the electronic device can provide the execution screens of one or more applications to a user using a display in window mode.

[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] A multi-foldable electronic device is provided. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a housing, a flexible display, at least one sensor, at least one processor including a processing circuit, and a memory including one or more storage media for storing instructions. The housing may include a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, and a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part. The flexible display may define at least a portion of the front side of the first housing part, at least a portion of the front side of the second housing part, and at least a portion of the front side of the third housing part. The above instructions may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application that includes user interface (UI) objects and is partially superimposed on the screen, while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. The UI objects may each execute functions of the software application. The execution screen displayed in the unfolded state may have a first size. The above instructions may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify, through the at least one sensor, that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state while the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen is displayed when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor.In the single-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part may be folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part may be unfolded. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the multi-foldable electronic device may cause the software application execution screen, which includes parts of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen, to be displayed through the flexible display based on the identification. The execution screen displayed in the single-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size.

[0005] A method is provided. The method may be performed by a multi-foldable electronic device. The multi-foldable electronic device may have a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a flexible display. The method may include an action of displaying, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application that includes user interface (UI) objects and partially overlaps on the screen while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state. The method may include an action of identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from an unfolded state to a single-folding state while displaying the execution screen partially overlapped on the screen. Based on the identification, the method may include an action of displaying, through the flexible display, an execution screen of the software application that includes some of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen. The above unfolded state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. The above single-folding state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. The UI objects may each execute the functions of the software application. The execution screen displayed in the above unfolded state may have a first size. The execution screen displayed in the above single-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size.

[0006] A non-transient computer-readable storage medium is provided. The non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may be executed by a multi-foldable electronic device. The multi-foldable electronic device may have a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a flexible display. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application that includes user interface (UI) objects and is partially superimposed on the screen, while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded when executed by the multi-foldable electronic device. The UI objects may each execute functions of the software application. The execution screen displayed in the unfolded state may have a first size. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state while displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen when executed by the multi-foldable electronic device. In the single-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part may be folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part may be unfolded.The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display, through the flexible display, an execution screen of the software application that includes some of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen, based on the identification when executed by the multi-foldable electronic device. The execution screen displayed in the single-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size.

[0007] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an exemplary multi-foldable electronic device.

[0008] FIGS. 2a, FIGS. 2b, and FIGS. 2c are drawings according to one embodiment of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0009] FIGS. 3a, FIGS. 3b, and FIGS. 3c are drawings according to one embodiment of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0010] FIGS. 4a and 4b are drawings according to one embodiment of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0011] FIGS. 5A, FIGS. 5B, and FIGS. 5C are drawings for illustrating a pop-up view displayed within a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of an environment that manages the execution screen of an application displayed in window mode according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a popup view that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0014] FIG. 8a is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application as a pop-up view depending on the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0015] FIG. 8b is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application as a popup view according to the size of the execution screen of the camera application.

[0016] FIG. 8c is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application as a pop-up view according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device and the size of the execution screen of the camera application.

[0017] FIG. 8d is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying a camera application execution screen according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device, the size of the camera application execution screen, and the number of applications running on the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0018] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen displayed while a multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0019] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0020] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the number of applications running on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0021] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the size of the camera application execution screen displayed on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0022] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen displayed while a multi-foldable electronic device is in a folded state.

[0023] FIG. 14 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the rotation of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0024] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application in a split view on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0026] FIG. 17 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0027] FIG. 18 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the number of applications running on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0028] FIG. 19 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the size of the camera application execution screen displayed on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0029] FIG. 20 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic view of an exemplary multi-foldable electronic device.

[0031] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 1, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include at least one processor (10), a memory (20), at least one camera (30), sensors (40), a flexible display (140), and / or a display (170). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include at least a part of the electronic device (2001) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (2001) of FIG. 20.

[0032] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, and a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part. However, the number of housing parts included in the electronic device according to the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device according to the present disclosure may include four or more housing parts. For example, the electronic device according to the present disclosure may be implemented as a multi-foldable electronic device including a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a fourth housing part rotatably coupled to the third housing part. For example, the electronic device according to the present disclosure may include two housing parts. For example, the electronic device according to the present disclosure may be implemented as a single-foldable electronic device including a first housing part and a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part.

[0033] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) may include a processing circuit. At least one processor (10) may include a single processor or multiple processors. At least one processor (10) may control the memory (20) and / or one or more components (e.g., at least one camera (30), sensors (40), a flexible display (140), and / or a display (170)) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, at least one processor (10) may include at least a part of the processor (2020) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a part of the processor (2020) of FIG. 20.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the memory (20) may store one or more programs configured to be executed individually and / or collectively by at least one processor (10). The one or more programs may include instructions. The instructions may cause the multi-foldable electronic device (100) to perform operations described with reference to FIGS. 2a through 19. The memory (20) may include one or more storage media. At least some of the one or more programs may be available to manage, control, and / or execute a software application for at least one camera (30) described below. For example, the memory (20) may include at least some of the memory (2030) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least some of the memory (2030) of FIG. 20.

[0035] According to one embodiment, at least one camera (30) can capture (or take) an image (e.g., a still image) and / or video. For example, at least one camera (30) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or flashes. For example, at least one camera (30) may include at least a part of the camera module (2080) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a part of the camera module (2080) of FIG. 20.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the sensors (40) may include at least one first sensor (41) and / or at least one second sensor (42).

[0037] According to one embodiment, at least one first sensor (41) may be used to identify the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may correspond to an unfolded state, a single-folded state, or a multi-folded state. For example, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be identified according to the folding state between a first housing part of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), a second housing part of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) rotatably coupled to the first housing part, and / or a third housing part of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) rotatably coupled to the second housing part. For example, the unfolded state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. For example, the single-folding state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. For example, the multi-folding state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are folded.

[0038] According to one embodiment, at least one first sensor (41) may include one or more first sensors for identifying the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the one or more first sensors may include Hall sensors for identifying the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, each of the Hall sensors may be included in another housing part of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) to form a pair with a magnet in the housing part of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the one or more first sensors may include accelerometer sensors and / or gyroscope sensors for identifying the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, among the acceleration sensors, the first acceleration sensor may be included in the first housing part, the second acceleration sensor may be included in the second housing part, and the third acceleration sensor may be included in the third housing part. For example, among the gyroscope sensors, the first gyroscope sensor may be included in the first housing part, the second gyroscope sensor may be included in the second housing part, and the third gyroscope sensor may be included in the third housing part. For example, at least one first sensor (41) may include at least a part of the sensor module (2076) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a part of the sensor module (2076) of FIG. 20.

[0039] According to one embodiment, at least one second sensor (42) may be used to identify (or detect) the temperature of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, at least one second sensor (42) may include one or more temperature sensors. For example, at least one second sensor (42) may include at least a part of the sensor module (2076) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a part of the sensor module (2076) of FIG. 20.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (140) can visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the flexible display (140) can define the front sides of the housing parts included in the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the flexible display (140) can define at least a portion of the front side of the first housing part, at least a portion of the front side of the second housing part, and / or at least a portion of the front side of the third housing part. For example, the flexible display (140) may include a display panel, a touch sensor, and / or a processing circuit. For example, the display panel may be used to display visual information (e.g., an image, a screen, an object, a UI (user interface), a GUI (graphic user interface), and / or a visual object). For example, the display panel may have a display area capable of receiving touch input. For example, the display area may include three or more display areas corresponding to each of the housing parts. For example, the touch sensor may be used to acquire data about an external object located on the display panel. For example, the touch sensor may be located within or on the display panel to provide an area of ​​the display panel capable of receiving the touch input. For example, the touch sensor may be configured to acquire data about contact points on at least a portion of the area. For example, the processing circuit may control the touch sensor. For example, the processing circuit may process signals or data acquired (or received) through the touch sensor.The flexible display (140) may include at least a part of the display module (2060) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a part of the display module (2060) of FIG. 20.

[0041] According to one embodiment, a display (170) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). The display (170) may define at least a portion of the rear side of one of the housing parts (e.g., a first housing part, a second housing part, or a third housing part) included in the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the display (170) may include a display panel, a touch sensor, and / or a processing circuit. For example, the display panel may be used to display visual information (e.g., an image, a screen, an object, a UI (user interface), a GUI (graphic user interface), and / or a visual object). For example, the display panel may have a display area capable of receiving touch input. For example, the touch sensor may be used to obtain data about an external object located on the display panel. For example, the touch sensor may be located within or on the display panel to provide an area of ​​the display panel capable of receiving the touch input. For example, the touch sensor may be configured to acquire data for contact points on at least a portion of the area. For example, the processing circuit may control the touch sensor. For example, the processing circuit may process signals or data acquired (or received) through the touch sensor. For example, the display (170) may include at least a portion of the display module (2060) of FIG. 20 or correspond to at least a portion of the display module (2060) of FIG. 20.

[0042] FIGS. 2a, FIGS. 2b, and FIGS. 2c are drawings according to one embodiment of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0043] According to one embodiment, FIG. 2a illustrates an example of an unfolded state (200a) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 2b illustrates an example of a single-folded state (200b) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 2c illustrates an example of a multi-folded state (200c) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0044] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 2a, 2b, and 2c, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include at least one camera (30), a housing structure (101), a flexible display (140), a first hinge structure (150), a second hinge structure (160), and / or a display (170 in FIG. 2c). The at least one camera (30) may include a camera (31), a camera (32), a camera (33), a camera (34), and / or a camera (35 in FIG. 2c). The housing structure (101) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and / or a third housing part (130).

[0045] According to one embodiment, the camera (31) may be visible through a portion of a flexible display (140) disposed within the third housing part (130). Each of the camera (32), camera (33), and / or camera (34) may be disposed within the third housing part (130) and may be visible from the rear side of the third housing part (130). The camera (35 in FIG. 2c) may be visible through a display (170 in FIG. 2c) disposed within the second housing part (120). The camera (35 in FIG. 2c) may be disposed on one side (e.g., the rear side) of the second housing part (120).

[0046] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (110) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by a first hinge structure (150). The second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) may be rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150). While the first housing part (110) is rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150), the second housing part (120) may be rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) are rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150), the angular displacement of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the first housing part (110).

[0047] According to one embodiment, the third housing part (130) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by a second hinge structure (160). The second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). While the second housing part (120) is rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the third housing part (130) may be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the third housing part (130).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can change the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide (or enable) an unfolded state (200a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The unfolded state (200a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. In the unfolded state (200a), the front side of the first housing part (110), the front side of the second housing part (120), and / or the front side of the third housing part (130) may define the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the unfolded state (200a), the front side of the first housing part (110), the front side of the second housing part (120), and / or the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction. In the unfolded state (200a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area of ​​the flexible display (140).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a single-folding state (200b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The single-folding state (200b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. For example, within the single-folding state (200b), the front side of the second housing part (120) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction, and the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions. In a single-folding state (200b), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can provide visual information through a part of the flexible display (140) (e.g., a third display area (140c)).

[0050] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from an unfolded state (200a) to a multi-folding state (200c) through a single-folding state (200b). For example, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from an unfolded state (200a) to a single-folding state (200b). The state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from a single-folding state (200b) to a multi-folding state (200c). For example, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a single-folding state (200b) to a multi-folding state (200c), the folded first housing part (110) and second housing part (120) can be placed on a third housing part (130).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a multi-folding state (200c) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The multi-folding state (200c) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are folded. In the multi-folding state (200c), the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions, and the front side of the second housing part (120) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in opposite directions. In the multi-folding state (200c), the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face each other in the same direction. For example, in the multi-folding state (200c), the front side of the second housing part (120) may face the front side of the first housing part (110), and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face the rear side of the first housing part (110). In the multi-folding state (200c), the rear side of the second housing part (120) may be exposed to the outside. A display (170 in FIG. 2c) may be placed on the rear side of the second housing part (120). In the multi-folding state (200c), the rear side of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside. In the multi-folding state (200c), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be folded to improve portability and can provide visual information through a display (170 in FIG. 2c) placed in the second housing part (120).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may further include a key button (139). The key button (139) may be exposed from a structure (e.g., an opening) formed on the side of the third housing part (130) and may partially protrude outside the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The key button (139) may provide physical input to a processing circuit inside the multi-foldable electronic device (100) by pressure transmitted from the outside. The key button (139) may be implemented in other forms, such as a soft key, which is not included in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) but is displayed on a flexible display (140) or a display (170 in FIG. 2c).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the key button (139) may be positioned on the side of the third housing part (130) so as to be exposed to the outside in the multi-folding state (200c). As the key button (139) is positioned on the side of the third housing part (130), it may be positioned in the direction in which the side of the third housing part (130) faces. Even if the display (170 in FIG. 2c) is changed to the unfolded state (200a) by a user looking at the display in the multi-folding state (200c), the position of the key button (139) positioned on the side of the third housing part (130) may not be moved. For example, referring to FIG. 2a, in the unfolded state (200a), when the flexible display (140) is viewed from above, the key button (139) may be positioned on the right side. Referring to FIG. 2c, in the multi-folding state (200c), when viewing the display (170 in FIG. 2c) from above, the key button (139) can be positioned on the right side.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (140) may define the appearance of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) at least partially. The flexible display (140) may be partially disposed within the housing structure (101). The flexible display (140) may define the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The flexible display (140) may include a first unbendable portion (141), a second unbendable portion (142), a third unbendable portion (143), a first bendable portion (144), and / or a second bendable portion (145). The first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may be disposed on the front side of the first housing part (110). A second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front side of the second housing part (120). A third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front side of the third housing part (130). A first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the first unbendable portion (141) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a first hinge structure (150) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). The second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned between the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned on a second hinge structure (160) connecting the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) may have the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and / or the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) oriented substantially in the same direction. In the unfolded state (200a), the first bendable portion (144) and the second bendable portion (145) may be positioned in a horizontal plane substantially in the same direction as the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and / or the third unbendable portion (143).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a single-folding state (200b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the single-folding state (200b), the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may face the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the same direction as the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) may be positioned substantially on the same horizontal plane.

[0057] According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state (200b), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0058] According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state (200b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is maintained in an unfolded state by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be unfolded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in the same direction.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a multi-folding state (200c) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the multi-folding state (200c), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) may face the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the rear side of the first housing part (110).

[0060] According to one embodiment, in a multi-folding state (200c), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0061] According to one embodiment, in a multi-folding state (200c), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions. The second bendable portion (145) may further include a first deformation portion (145a), a second deformation portion (145b), and / or a flat portion (145c). The first deformation portion (145a) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the second unbendable portion (142), and the second deformation portion (145b) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the third unbendable portion (143). The planar portion (145c) may be positioned between the first deformation portion (145a) and the second deformation portion (145b). The planar portion (145c) may be supported by a support plate that is distinct from the hinge plates of the second hinge structure (160). Regardless of the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the planar portion (145c) may remain flat. The first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) are unfolded in the unfolded state (200a) and / or the single-folding state (200b), and in the multi-folding state (200c), the first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) can be bent so that the second unbendable part (142) and the third unbendable part (143) face different directions. In the multi-folding state (200c), the first housing part (110) can be positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). In the multi-folding state (200c), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) placed on the second hinge structure (160) may partially face the side (110c) of the first housing part (110).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may include a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and / or a third display area (140c). The display area represents an area capable of providing visual information from the flexible display (140). In the unfolded state (200a), the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be visible from the front side of the housing structure (101). For example, in the unfolded state (200a), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be visually exposed. A multi-foldable electronic device (100) can provide a large display area to the user, including a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and / or a third display area (140c).

[0063] According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state (200b), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be partially visible from the front side of the third housing part (130). For example, the third display area (140c) may be visually exposed, while the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) may not be visually exposed.

[0064] According to one embodiment, within the multi-folding state (200c), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may not be visible. For example, within the multi-folding state (200c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may not be visually exposed.

[0065] In a non-limiting example, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the unfolded state (200a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be activated. In a non-limiting example, within the multi-folding state (200c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated. In a non-limiting example, within a single-folding state (200b) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen, the third display area (140c) may be activated, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated.

[0066] In a non-limiting example, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the unfolded state (200a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may display visual information. In a non-limiting example, within the multi-folding state (200c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image. In a non-limiting example, within a single-folding state (200b) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen, the third display area (140c) may provide visual information, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image.

[0067] FIGS. 3a, FIGS. 3b, and FIGS. 3c are drawings according to one embodiment of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0068] According to one embodiment, FIG. 3a illustrates an example of an unfolded state (300a) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 3b illustrates an example of a single-folded state (300b) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 3c illustrates an example of a multi-folded state (300c) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0069] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 3a, 3b, and 3c, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include at least one camera (30), a housing structure (101), a flexible display (140), a first hinge structure (150), a second hinge structure (160), and / or a display (170 in FIG. 3c). The at least one camera (30) may include a camera (31), a camera (32), a camera (33), a camera (34), and / or a camera (35 in FIG. 3c). The housing structure (101) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and / or a third housing part (130).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the camera (31) may be visible through a portion of a flexible display (140) disposed within the second housing part (120). Each of the camera (32), camera (33), and / or camera (34) may be disposed within the second housing part (120) and may be visible from the rear side of the second housing part (120). The camera (35 in FIG. 3c) may be visible through a display (170 in FIG. 3c) disposed within the third housing part (130). The camera (35 in FIG. 3c) may be disposed on one side (e.g., the rear side) of the third housing part (130).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (110) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by a first hinge structure (150). The second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) may be rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150). While the first housing part (110) is rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150), the second housing part (120) may be rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) are rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150), the angular displacement of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the first housing part (110).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the third housing part (130) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by a second hinge structure (160). The second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). While the second housing part (120) is rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the third housing part (130) may be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the third housing part (130).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can change the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide (or enable) an unfolded state (300a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The unfolded state (300a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. In the unfolded state (300a), the front side of the first housing part (110), the front side of the second housing part (120), and / or the front side of the third housing part (130) may define the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the unfolded state (300a), the front side of the first housing part (110), the front side of the second housing part (120), and / or the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction. In the unfolded state (300a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area of ​​the flexible display (140).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a single-folding state (300b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The single-folding state (300b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. For example, within the single-folding state (300b), the front side of the second housing part (120) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction, and the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions. In a single-folding state (300b), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can provide visual information through a part of the flexible display (140) (e.g., a third display area (140c)).

[0075] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from an unfolded state (300a) to a multi-folding state (300c) through a single-folding state (300b). For example, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from an unfolded state (300a) to a single-folding state (300b). The state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from a single-folding state (300b) to a multi-folding state (300c). For example, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a single-folding state (300b) to a multi-folding state (300c), the folded first housing part (110) and second housing part (120) can be placed on a third housing part (130).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a multi-folding state (300c) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The multi-folding state (300c) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are folded. In the multi-folding state (300c), the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions, and the front side of the second housing part (120) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in opposite directions. In the multi-folding state (300c), the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face each other in the same direction. For example, in the multi-folding state (300c), the front side of the second housing part (120) may face the front side of the first housing part (110), and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face the rear side of the first housing part (110). In the multi-folding state (300c), the rear side of the second housing part (120) may be exposed to the outside. A display (170 in FIG. 3c) may be placed on the rear side of the third housing part (130). In the multi-folding state (300c), the rear side of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside. In the multi-folding state (300c), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be folded to improve portability and can provide visual information through a display (170 in FIG. 3c) placed in the third housing part (130).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may further include a key button (139). The key button (139) may be exposed from a structure (e.g., an opening) formed on the side of the third housing part (130) and may partially protrude outside the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The key button (139) may provide physical input to a processing circuit inside the multi-foldable electronic device (100) by pressure transmitted from the outside. The key button (139) may be implemented in other forms, such as a soft key, which is not included in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) but is displayed on a flexible display (140) or a display (170 in FIG. 3c).

[0078] According to one embodiment, a key button (139) may be positioned on the side of a third housing part (130) so as to be exposed to the outside in a multi-folding state (300c). The key button positioned in the third housing part (130) may be moved from the left side of the multi-folding electronic device (100) to the right side of the multi-folding electronic device (100) as the state of the multi-folding electronic device (100) changes from a multi-folding state (300c) to an unfolded state (300a) by a user looking at the display. For example, referring to FIG. 3a, when viewing the flexible display (140) from above in the unfolded state (300a), the key button (139) may be positioned on the right side. Referring to FIG. 3b, in the multi-folding state (300c), when viewing the display (170 in FIG. 3c) from above, the key button (139) can be positioned on the left.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (140) may define the appearance of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) at least partially. The flexible display (140) may be partially disposed within the housing structure (101). The flexible display (140) may define the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The flexible display (140) may include a first unbendable portion (141), a second unbendable portion (142), a third unbendable portion (143), a first bendable portion (144), and / or a second bendable portion (145). The first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may be disposed on the front side of the first housing part (110). A second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front side of the second housing part (120). A third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front side of the third housing part (130). A first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the first unbendable portion (141) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a first hinge structure (150) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). The second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned between the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned on a second hinge structure (160) connecting the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) may have the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and / or the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) oriented substantially in the same direction. In the unfolded state (300a), the first bendable portion (144) and the second bendable portion (145) may be positioned in a horizontal plane substantially in the same direction as the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and / or the third unbendable portion (143).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a single-folding state (300b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the single-folding state (300b), the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may face the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the same direction as the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) may be positioned substantially on the same horizontal plane.

[0082] According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state (300b), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0083] According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state (300b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is maintained in an unfolded state by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be unfolded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face each other in the same direction.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a multi-folding state (300c) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the multi-folding state (300c), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) may face the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the rear side of the first housing part (110).

[0085] According to one embodiment, in a multi-folding state (300c), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0086] According to one embodiment, in a multi-folding state (300c), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions. The second bendable portion (145) may further include a first deformation portion (145a), a second deformation portion (145b), and / or a flat portion (145c). The first deformation portion (145a) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the second unbendable portion (142), and the second deformation portion (145b) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the third unbendable portion (143). The planar portion (145c) may be positioned between the first deformation portion (145a) and the second deformation portion (145b). The planar portion (145c) may be supported by a support plate that is distinct from the hinge plates of the second hinge structure (160). Regardless of the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the planar portion (145c) may remain flat. The first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) are unfolded in the unfolded state (300a) and / or the single-folding state (300b), and in the multi-folding state (300c), the first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) can be folded so that the second unbendable part (142) and the third unbendable part (143) face in different directions. In the multi-folding state (300c), the first housing part (110) can be positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). In the multi-folding state (300c), the second bendable part (145) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the second hinge structure (160) can be partially facing the side (110c) of the first housing part (110).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may include a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and / or a third display area (140c). The display area represents an area capable of providing visual information from the flexible display (140). In the unfolded state (300a), the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be visible from the front side of the housing structure (101). For example, in the unfolded state (300a), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be visually exposed. A multi-foldable electronic device (100) can provide a large display area to the user, including a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and / or a third display area (140c).

[0088] According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state (300b), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be partially visible from the front side of the third housing part (130). For example, the third unbendable part (143) may be visually exposed, while the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) may not be visually exposed.

[0089] According to one embodiment, within the multi-folding state (300c), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may not be visible. For example, within the multi-folding state (300c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may not be visually exposed.

[0090] In a non-limiting example, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the unfolded state (300a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be activated. In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the single-folded state (300b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the third display area (140c) may be activated, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated. As an example not limited to, within the multi-folding state (300c) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be disabled.

[0091] In a non-limiting example, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the unfolded state (300a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may display visual information. In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the single-folded state (300b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the third display area (140c) may provide visual information, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image. As an example not limited to, within the multi-folding state (300c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image.

[0092] FIGS. 4a and 4b are drawings according to one embodiment of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0093] According to one embodiment, FIG. 4a illustrates an example of an unfolded state (400a) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 4b illustrates an example of a multi-folding state (400b) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0094] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 4a and 4b, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include at least one camera (30), a housing structure (101), a flexible display (140), a first hinge structure (150), and / or a second hinge structure (160). The at least one camera (30) may include a camera (31), a camera (32), a camera (33), and / or a camera (34). The first housing structure (101) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and / or a third housing part (130).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the camera (31) may be visible through a portion of a flexible display (140) disposed within a third housing part (130). Each of the camera (32), camera (33), and / or camera (34) may be disposed within a first housing part (110) and may be visible from the rear side of the first housing part (110).

[0096] According to one embodiment, a first housing part (110) may be rotatably coupled to a second housing part (120) by a first hinge structure (150). The first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150). The first hinge structure (150) may cause the first housing part (110) to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the second housing part (120). While the first housing part (110) is rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150), the second housing part (120) may be rotated with respect to the first hinge structure (150). For example, when the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) rotate with respect to the first hinge structure (150), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the first housing part (110) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the second housing part (120).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the third housing part (130) may be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by a second hinge structure (160). The second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be rotated with respect to the second hinge structure (160). The second hinge structure (160) may cause the second housing part (130) to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the third housing part (130). While the third housing part (130) is rotated with respect to the second hinge structure (160), the second housing part (120) may be rotated with respect to the second hinge structure (160). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated with respect to the second hinge structure (160), the angular displacement of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the third housing part (130).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can change the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide (or enable) an unfolded state (400a) of the electronic device (100). The unfolded state (400a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. In the unfolded state (400a), the front side of the first housing part (110), the front side of the second housing part (120), and / or the front side of the third housing part (130) may define the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the unfolded state (400a), the front side of the first housing part (110), the front side of the second housing part (120), and / or the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction. In the unfolded state (400a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area of ​​the flexible display (140).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a multi-folding state (400b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The multi-folding state (400b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are folded. While the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from an unfolded state (400a) to a multi-folding state (400b), the rotational direction of the first housing part (110) relative to the second housing part (120) may be the same as the rotational direction of the third housing part (130) relative to the second housing part (120).

[0100] According to one embodiment, in a multi-folding state (400b), the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions, and the front side of the second housing part (120) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face in opposite directions. For example, in a multi-folding state (400b), the front side of the first housing part (110) may face the front side of the second housing part (120), and the rear side of the second housing part (120) may face the front side of the third housing part (130). In a multi-folding state (400b), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be folded to improve portability. In a folded state, visual information can be provided through a portion of the display area (e.g., a third display area (140c)) of a flexible display (140) placed outside the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a single-folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The single-folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. For example, within the single-folding state, the front side of the second housing part (120) and the front side of the third housing part (130) may face each other in the same direction, and the front side of the first housing part (110) may face the front side of the second housing part (120). For example, within a single-folding state, the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be unfolded.

[0102] However, it may not be limited to this. According to one embodiment, in a single-folding state, the front side of the first housing part (110) and the front side of the second housing part (120) may face each other in the same direction, and the rear side of the second housing part (110) may face the rear side of the third housing part (130). For example, in a single-folding state, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be folded, and the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be unfolded.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from an unfolded state (400a) to a multi-folding state (400b) through a single-folding state. The state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from an unfolded state (400a) to a single-folding state. The state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can change from a single-folding state to a multi-folding state (400b). For example, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a single-folding state to a multi-folding state (400b), the folded first housing part (110) and second housing part (120) can be placed on a third housing part (130). As the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes to a multi-folding state (400b), the rear side of the second housing part (120) folded with respect to the first housing part (110) may face the rear side of the third housing part (130).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (140) may define the appearance of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) at least partially. The flexible display (140) may be partially disposed within the housing structure (101). The flexible display (140) may define the front side of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The flexible display (140) may include a first unbendable portion (141), a second unbendable portion (142), a third unbendable portion (143), a first bendable portion (144), and / or a second bendable portion (145). The first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may be disposed on the front side of the first housing part (110). A second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front side of the second housing part (120). A third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on the front side of the third housing part (130). A first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed between the first unbendable portion (141) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be placed on a first hinge structure (150) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). The second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned between the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned on a second hinge structure (160) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and / or the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be oriented substantially in the same direction. In the unfolded state (400a), the first bendable portion (144) and the second bendable portion (145) may be positioned in a horizontal plane substantially in the same direction as the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and / or the third unbendable portion (143).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a multi-folding state (400b) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In a single-folding state (400b), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded so that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions. In the multi-folding state (400b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be folded so that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0107] According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state (400a), the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be visible from the front side of the housing structure (101). For example, the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be visually exposed. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area including the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) in the unfolded state (400a). In the multi-folding state (400b), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be partially visible. For example, within the multi-folding state (400b), the first display area (140a) and / or the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may not be visually exposed, and the third display area (140c) may be visually exposed.

[0108] In a non-limiting example, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the unfolded state (400a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be activated. In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the multi-folding state (400b) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the third display area (140c) may be activated, and the first display area (140a) and / or the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated.

[0109] In a non-limiting example, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within the unfolded state (400a) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and / or the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may display visual information. In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is used to display a screen within the single-folding state or the multi-folding state (400b), the third display area (140c) may provide visual information, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image.

[0110] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an application execution screen in full-screen mode or window mode using a flexible display (140) or a display (170). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can provide one or more application execution screens in window mode to a user using the flexible display (140) or the display (170). For example, in window mode, the application execution screen may be displayed as a pop-up view that partially overlaps on the screen displayed through the flexible display (140) or the display (170), or as a split view that is displayed simultaneously with the execution screen of another application within each area that divides the screen.

[0111] FIGS. 5A, FIGS. 5B, and FIGS. 5C are drawings for illustrating a pop-up view displayed within a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0112] According to one embodiment, FIG. 5a is a diagram illustrating a method for displaying an application execution screen as a pop-up view within a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 5b is a diagram illustrating a method for displaying an application execution screen as a pop-up view within a multi-foldable electronic device (100). FIG. 5c is an example of an application execution screen displayed as a pop-up view within a multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0113] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 5a, an environment (500a) for displaying a camera software application execution screen as a pop-up view within a multi-foldable electronic device (100) is shown. Within the environment (500a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (510a), a display state (520a), and a display state (530a) using a flexible display (140).

[0114] According to one embodiment, with reference to display state (510a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a user interface (UI) of a home screen through a flexible display (140). In display state (510a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a UI object (511a) (e.g., recent key button) within a bottom bar area (e.g., navigation bar area) through the flexible display (140). The UI object (511a) can be used to display a list of software applications running in the background through the multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the display state (510a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a UI object (512a) (e.g., application icon) on the home screen via the flexible display (140). For example, the UI object (512a) can be used to display the execution screen of a camera software application in full-screen mode. For example, full-screen mode can be described as a mode that provides all functions (e.g., full feature) of a software application (e.g., camera software application). For example, full-screen mode can be described as a mode for single-tasking of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) in that it provides the UI of a single software application via the flexible display (140).

[0115] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (520a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a list of software applications running in the background through the flexible display (140) based on input (e.g., touch input) to the UI object (511a). In the display state (520a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a UI object (521a) for a camera software application running in the background through the flexible display (140).

[0116] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (530a), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a UI object (531a) for displaying a camera software application running in the background as a pop-up view based on an input to the UI object (521a) (e.g., touch input or touch-and-hold input) through a flexible display (140). For example, the UI object (531a) can be used to display the execution screen of the camera software application in window mode. For example, window mode can be described as a mode for multi-tasking of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) in that it can provide UIs of two or more software applications through the flexible display (140). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can provide all features (e.g., full feature) of the camera application software or some of the features (e.g., simple feature) of the camera application software in the window mode based on the input to the UI object (531a).

[0117] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 5b, an environment (500b) for displaying an execution screen of a camera software application as a pop-up view within a multi-foldable electronic device (100) is illustrated. Within the environment (500b), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (510b) and a display state (520b) using a flexible display (140).

[0118] According to one embodiment, with reference to a display state (510b), a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a user interface (UI) of a home screen through a flexible display (140). In the display state (510b), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an affordance (511b) for displaying an edge bar through the flexible display (140). For example, the edge bar may be described as a bar for displaying a UI object for executing a software application and / or function set according to user input.

[0119] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (520b), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through a flexible display (140), an edge bar (522b) including a UI object (521b) for executing a software application set according to user input in a popup view based on an input to an affordance (511b) (e.g., swipe input). For example, the UI object (521b) may be used to display the execution screen of a camera software application in window mode. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may provide all functions (e.g., full feature) of the camera application software or some of the functions (e.g., simple feature) of the camera application software in window mode based on the input to the UI object (521b).

[0120] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 5c, an environment (500c) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application is displayed as a pop-up view within a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (500c), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a display state (510c) using a flexible display (140).

[0121] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (510c), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (511c) of a camera software application that is partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen) based on an input (e.g., a touch input for a UI object (531a) shown in FIG. 5a or a drag input for a UI object (521b) shown in FIG. 5b) for displaying an execution screen of a camera software application as a pop-up view. For example, the execution screen (511c) may be described as an execution screen of a camera application software that is displayed as a pop-up view.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the size of the execution screen (511c) may be determined through a framework layer of at least one processor (10) when the execution of camera application software is determined by at least one processor (10) (e.g., application processor, AP). For example, the size of the execution screen (511c) determined by the framework layer may be determined according to the type of multi-foldable electronic device (100) and / or the operating system (OS) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0123] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen (511c) as a full feature screen or a simple feature screen through a flexible display (140) according to the determined size of the execution screen (511c) when the execution of camera application software is determined. For example, a full feature screen may be described as an execution screen that provides all functions of the application software. For example, a simple feature screen may be described as an execution screen that provides some of the functions of the application software. For example, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen (511c) as a full feature screen through the flexible display (140) based on the determined size which is larger than a threshold size. For example, at least one processor (10) can display an execution screen (511c) as a simple feature screen through a flexible display (140) based on a determined size smaller than the threshold size.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the determined size of the execution screen (511c) may be adjusted according to user input (e.g., drag input) on the execution screen (511c) while the execution screen (511c) is displayed. For example, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen (511c) as a full feature screen through the flexible display (140) based on the adjusted size which is larger than the threshold size. For example, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen (511c) as a simple feature screen through the flexible display (140) based on the adjusted size which is smaller than the threshold size.

[0125] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify the size of the execution screen of a camera software application according to attribute information included in the configuration of an operating system (OS). For example, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the size of the execution screen is changed by using attribute information representing the width of the screen in units of dp (density independent pixel) (e.g., screenwidthdp), attribute information representing the height of the screen in units of dp (e.g., screenheightdp), attribute information representing the minimum size of the execution screen in units of dp (e.g., smallestscreenwidthdp), and / or attribute information regarding the layout of the screen (e.g., screenlayout). For example, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the size of the execution screen is changed by identifying a value corresponding to the changed size of the execution screen using attribute information (e.g., screenwidthdp), attribute information (e.g., screenheightdp), and / or attribute information (e.g., smallestscreenwidthdp). For example, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the size of the execution screen is changed by identifying whether the type of the changed size of the execution screen (e.g., screenlayout_size_mask bit mask) corresponds to a small type (screenlayout_size_small), a normal type (screenlayout_size_normal), a large type (screenlayout_size_large), or an extra-large type (screenlayout_size_xlarge) using attribute information (e.g., screenlayout).

[0126] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of an environment that manages the execution screen of an application displayed in window mode according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0127] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 6, an environment (600) is shown for managing the execution screen of a software application displayed in window mode according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). The environment (600) may include at least one sensor (601), an angle sensor (602), a folding event converter (605), a folding state management unit (610), an application (or software application) (620), a system (or operating system (OS)) (630), a folding event handler (640), and / or a window management unit (650). For example, the at least one sensor (601) may include one or more sensors for identifying the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the at least one sensor (601) may include at least a part of the at least one first sensor (41) of FIG. 1 or correspond to at least a part of the at least one first sensor (41) of FIG. 1. For example, each sensor (602) may include one or more sensors for identifying at least one folding angle between housing parts included in the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, each of the folding state management unit (610), folding event handler (615), folding event converter (640), and / or window management unit (650) may be described as a program executed by at least one processor (10) and stored in memory (20).

[0128] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) detected through at least one sensor (601) using a folding event converter (605). The state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may correspond to an unfolded state, a single-folded state, or a multi-folded state. The unfolded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. The single-folded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. The above multi-folding state can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are folded. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can transmit information regarding the above state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) from the folding event converter (605) to the folding state management unit (610).

[0129] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can control, manage, and / or execute operations of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) based on a change in the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) by using a folding state management unit (610), based on the at least one folding angle detected through each sensor (602) and the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) identified through a folding event converter (605). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can transmit information regarding the change in the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) from the folding state management unit (610) to an application (620), a system (630), and / or a folding event handler (640).

[0130] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can schedule and / or dispatch tasks of at least one processor (10) according to the state change of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) using a folding event handler (640).

[0131] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can manage and / or control the execution screen of an application (620) displayed in window mode using a window management unit (650). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can manage and / or control the layout state, alignment state, and / or size of the execution screen of the application (620) displayed in window mode using a window management unit (650). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can transmit information regarding the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) from a folding state management unit (610) to the window management unit (650) through a folding event handler (640). For example, unlike as illustrated in FIG. 6, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can transmit information about the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) from the folding state management unit (610) to the window management unit (650) without passing through the folding event handler (640). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can use the window management unit (650) to manage and / or control the execution screen of the application (620) according to the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The execution screen of the application that changes according to the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is described with reference to FIG. 7.

[0132] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a popup view that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0133] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 7, an environment (700) is shown in which execution screens of software applications displayed as a pop-up view are changed according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (700), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (710) and a display state (720) using a flexible display (140).

[0134] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (710), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display the execution screen (711) of a first software application, the execution screen (712) of a second software application, and the third software application (713) as a pop-up view through the flexible display (140) while the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state. The pop-up view may be described as a state in which the execution screen of a software application is displayed through the flexible display (140) as partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen and / or an execution screen of another software application). For example, the display of execution screens of two or more software applications as a pop-up view may be referred to as a multi-window.

[0135] According to one embodiment, while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) displays the execution screen (711) of the first software application, the execution screen (712) of the second software application, and the execution screen (713) of the third software application as a pop-up view, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be identified through at least one first sensor (41) that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folded state.

[0136] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (720), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the execution screen (721) of the first software application, the execution screen (722) of the second software application, and the execution screen (723) of the third software application as a pop-up view through some of the display areas of the flexible display (140) (e.g., the third display area (140c)), based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can adjust (or reduce) the size of the execution screen of a software application partially superimposed on the screen based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can adjust the size of the execution screen of the software application according to the ratio between the width and height of the display area (e.g., the third display area (140c)) activated in the single-folding state. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the execution screen (721) of the first software application by reducing the size of the execution screen (711) of the first software application based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the execution screen (722) of the second software application by reducing the size of the execution screen (712) of the second software application based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the execution screen (723) of the third software application by reducing the size of the execution screen (713) of the third software application based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can adjust the arrangement state of execution screens of software applications partially superimposed on a screen based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state.

[0139] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can adjust (or reduce) the number of UI objects included in an execution screen of a software application partially superimposed on a screen based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) has changed from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. Each of the UI objects may be intended to execute functions (or features) of the software application.

[0140] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, in the unfolded state, an execution screen of the software application (e.g., a full feature screen) including UI objects that are partially superimposed on the screen, through a flexible display (140). For example, the full feature screen may be described as an execution screen of the software application that is displayed as a pop-up view (or split view) and includes UI objects for executing functions of the software application on the full screen of the software application.

[0141] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of the software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes a portion of the UI object in the single-folding state. For example, the simple feature screen may be described as an execution screen of the software application that is displayed as a pop-up view (or split view) and includes a portion of the UI object included in the full feature screen.

[0142] According to one embodiment, if the number of available functions increases as the size of the execution screen of the software application displayed through the display increases, the user experience of the software application can be maximized. For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can maximize the user experience of the software application by displaying an execution screen of the software application (e.g., a full feature screen) including UI objects in the unfolded state.

[0143] According to one embodiment, as the number of software applications displayed by the multi-foldable electronic device (100) in a pop-up view increases, the power consumed by the multi-foldable electronic device (100) increases, and the amount of heat generated by the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may increase. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate the increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the software application is performed by displaying an execution screen of the software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects in the single-folding state.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the software application may be a camera software application that activates at least one camera (30). For example, since the camera is activated while the camera software application is running, the power consumed as the camera software application runs may be greater than that of other software applications (e.g., message software application, memo software application, and / or internet software application). For example, if another software application (e.g., video software application) is running while a function of the camera software application (e.g., panorama mode) is running, the amount of computation of at least one processor (10) may increase. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may minimize the increase in power consumption and / or heat generation by adjusting the number of UI objects included in the execution screen of the camera software application according to the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). However, the present disclosure is not limited to the camera software application. For example, the present disclosure may be applicable to software applications that provide an execution screen including UI objects for executing the functions of the software application. Below, for the convenience of explanation, a method for displaying the execution screen of a camera software application in window mode is described.

[0145] FIG. 8a is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application as a pop-up view depending on the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0146] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 8a, in operation 801, at least one processor (10) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of a camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) that is partially superimposed on a screen and includes UI (user interface) objects while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state. For example, the UI objects can each execute functions of the camera software application. For example, the execution screen displayed in the unfolded state may have a first size. For example, the unfolded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. For example, the camera software application may be described as a software application that activates at least one camera (30). For example, the execution screen may be an execution screen displayed as a pop-up view. For example, the pop-up view may be described as a state in which the execution screen of a software application is displayed through a flexible display (140) or a display (170) as partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen and / or an execution screen of another software application). For example, the execution screens of two or more software applications being displayed as a pop-up view may be referred to as a multi-window.

[0147] According to one embodiment, in operation 802, at least one processor (10) can identify, through at least one first sensor (41), that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folded state while displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen. For example, the single-folded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded.

[0148] According to one embodiment, in operation 803, at least one processor (10) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes some of the UI objects, while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the single-folding state, based on the identification of the single-folding state. For example, the execution screen displayed in the single-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size.

[0149] FIG. 8b is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application as a popup view according to the size of the execution screen of the camera application.

[0150] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 8b, in operation 811, at least one processor (10) may determine the execution of a camera software application while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state. For example, at least one processor (10) may determine the execution of the camera software application based on an input for displaying the camera software application as a pop-up view. For example, when the execution of the camera software application is determined, at least one processor (10) may determine the size of the execution screen of the camera software application through a framework layer.

[0151] According to one embodiment, in operation 812, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) and / or whether the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_h). The reference width (th_w) can be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference width (th_w) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the width of the flexible display (140) by 3. The reference height (th_h) may be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference height (th_h) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the height of the flexible display (140) by 3.

[0152] According to one embodiment, in operation 813, at least one processor (10) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of a camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) that is partially superimposed on a screen and includes UI (user interface) objects, based on the fact that the width of the execution screen is greater than a reference width (th_w) and the height of the execution screen is greater than a reference height (th_h). For example, the UI objects can each execute functions of the camera software application. For example, the execution screen may be an execution screen displayed as a popup view.

[0153] According to one embodiment, in operation 814, the execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen can be displayed through a flexible display (140) based on whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) or the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference height (th_h).

[0154] According to one embodiment, in operation 815, at least one processor (10) may initiate an operation to detect whether the determined size of the execution screen is changed when the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen is displayed.

[0155] According to one embodiment, in operation 816, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the determined size of the execution screen is changed while the execution screen partially overlaid on the screen is displayed. For example, the determined size of the execution screen may be changed according to user input (e.g., drag input) to the execution screen while the execution screen is displayed. For example, at least one processor (10) can perform operation 812 when the determined size of the execution screen is changed. For example, based on performing operation 812, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen of a camera software application (e.g., full feature screen) that is partially overlaid on the screen and includes UI (user interface) objects in operation 813, or display the execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) that includes some of the UI objects as partially overlaid on the screen in operation 814, depending on the changed size of the execution screen.

[0156] FIG. 8c is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application as a pop-up view according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device and the size of the execution screen of the camera application.

[0157] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 8c, in operation 821, at least one processor (10) may determine the execution of a camera software application. For example, at least one processor (10) may determine the execution of the camera software application based on an input for displaying the camera software application as a pop-up view. For example, when the execution of the camera software application is determined, at least one processor (10) may determine the size of the execution screen of the camera software application through a framework layer. For example, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen of the camera software application, which is partially superimposed on the screen and has the determined size, through a flexible display (140).

[0158] According to one embodiment, in operation 822, at least one processor (10) may initiate an operation to detect whether the determined size of the execution screen is changed and whether the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is changed when the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen is displayed.

[0159] According to one embodiment, in operation 823, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the determined size of the execution screen is changed while the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen is displayed. For example, the determined size of the execution screen may be changed according to user input (e.g., drag input) to the execution screen while the execution screen is displayed.

[0160] According to one embodiment, in operation 824, at least one processor (10) can identify, through at least one first sensor (41), whether the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is changed while the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen is displayed.

[0161] According to one embodiment, in operation 825, at least one processor (10) may identify whether the changed state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) corresponds to an unfolded state based on identifying a change in the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, based on identifying whether the changed state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) corresponds to a single-folded state or a multi-folded state, at operation 830, the at least one processor (10) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes some of the UI objects. For example, the UI objects may each execute functions of the camera software application. For example, the execution screen may be an execution screen displayed as a pop-up view.

[0162] According to one embodiment, in operation 826, at least one processor (10) can identify whether information about an execution screen displayed in the unfolded state is stored based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a single-folded state to the unfolded state. For example, the stored information may be information about whether the execution screen of the camera software application corresponds to a full feature screen containing UI objects or a simple feature screen containing some of the UI objects while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state.

[0163] According to one embodiment, in operation 827, at least one processor (10) may resume the execution screen of the camera software application in the unfolded state based on the stored information, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folded state to the unfolded state. For example, at least one processor (10) may resume the display of an execution screen (e.g., full screen feature) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes the UI objects, based on the stored information that the stored information represents a full feature screen. For example, at least one processor (10) may resume the display of an execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes some of the UI objects, based on the stored information that the stored information represents a simple feature screen.

[0164] According to one embodiment, in operation 828, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) and / or whether the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_h), based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolding state. The reference width (th_w) can be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference width (th_w) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the width of the flexible display (140) by 3. The reference height (th_h) may be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference height (th_h) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the height of the flexible display (140) by 3.

[0165] According to one embodiment, in operation 829, at least one processor (10) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of a camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) that includes UI (user interface) objects partially superimposed on a screen, based on the fact that the width of the execution screen is greater than a reference width (th_w) and the height of the execution screen is greater than a reference height (th_h).

[0166] According to one embodiment, in operation 830, at least one processor (10) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes some of the UI objects, based on whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) or the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference height (th_h).

[0167] FIG. 8d is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying a camera application execution screen according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device, the size of the camera application execution screen, and the number of applications running on the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0168] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 8d, in operation 831, at least one processor (10) may receive input for displaying a camera software application as a pop-up view while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state. For example, the unfolded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. For example, the camera software application may be described as a software application that activates at least one camera (30). The pop-up view may be described as a state in which the execution screen of the software application is displayed through a flexible display (140) or a display (170) as partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen and / or an execution screen of another software application). For example, the display of execution screens of two or more software applications as a popup view may be referred to as a multi-window. By example, without limitation, the input may be an input to a UI object (e.g., recent key button) included in the navigation bar area or an input to a UI object included in the edge bar area.

[0169] According to one embodiment, in operation 832, at least one processor (10) may display, based on the input, an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes user interface (UI) objects, through a flexible display (140) while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state. For example, the execution screen displayed in the unfolded state may have a first size. For example, the first size may be identified through the framework of at least one processor (10). By example, without limitation, the UI objects included in the execution screen (e.g., a full feature screen) may be the same as the UI objects included in the execution screen of the camera software application displayed in full screen. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the entire screen of the camera software application through the flexible display (140) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object of the home screen for running the camera software application.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the UI objects can each execute the functions of the camera software application. For example, the functions of the camera software application may include functions for a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode, video mode, portrait mode, portrait video mode, pro mode, pro video mode, night mode, food photo mode, panorama mode, slow motion mode, hyperlapse mode, dual mode, and / or single take mode) for at least one camera (30). For example, the above UI objects may include a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) for shooting a panoramic image through the movement of at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., pro mode) for adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, EV value, and / or AF value of at least one camera (30), and / or a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., dual mode) for simultaneously shooting an image (or still image) and / or video through at least one camera (30). For example, the functions of the above camera software application may include a function for changing the settings of at least one camera (30). For example, the above UI objects may include a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the flash of at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the size and / or ratio of an image obtained through at least one camera (30), and / or a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the brightness of an image obtained through at least one camera (30).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can maximize the user experience of the camera software application by displaying an execution screen (e.g., a full feature screen) of the camera software application including the UI objects in the unfolded state.

[0172] According to one embodiment, in operation 833, at least one processor (10) can identify, through at least one first sensor (41), whether the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folded state while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) partially superimposed on the screen of the flexible display (140). For example, the single-folded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded.

[0173] According to one embodiment, in operation 834, at least one processor (10) may display, through the flexible display (140), an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) that is partially superimposed on the screen of the flexible display (140) and includes some of the UI objects, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, the some of the UI objects may include a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., a photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30) and / or a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., a video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30). For example, the execution screen displayed in the simple-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size. For example, at least one processor (10) can reduce the size of the execution screen of the camera software application from the first size to the second size based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, at least one processor (10) can reduce the number of UI objects displayed within the execution screen of the camera software application based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state.

[0174] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate the increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the software application is performed by displaying an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects in the single-folding state.

[0175] According to one embodiment, in operation 835, at least one processor (10) can identify whether another software application is additionally executed within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) containing the UI objects in the unfolded state.

[0176] According to one embodiment, in operation 836, at least one processor (10) can identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) based on identifying that the other software application is additionally executed. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) containing the UI objects in the unfolded state. At least one processor (10) can identify whether the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than a threshold number (th). The threshold number (th) can be set in various ways according to the embodiment.

[0177] According to one embodiment, in operation 837, at least one processor (10) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (e.g., a simple feature screen) having a first size and including some of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, based on the fact that the number of software applications running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than the threshold number (th). For example, at least one processor (10) may maintain the size of the execution screen at the first size based on the fact that the number of software applications is greater than the threshold number (th). For example, at least one processor (10) may reduce the number of the UI objects displayed in the execution screen based on the fact that the number of software applications is greater than the threshold number (th).

[0178] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate an increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the camera software application is performed by displaying an execution screen of the software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects, based on the fact that the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than a threshold number.

[0179] According to one embodiment, in operation 838, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the size of the execution screen of the camera software application changes while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) containing the UI objects in the unfolded state. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify that the size of the execution screen changes based on a change in the width of the execution screen or a change in the height of the execution screen. In one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify that the size of the execution screen changes based on a change in the size type of the layout of the execution screen (e.g., small type, normal type, large type, and / or extra-large type).

[0180] According to one embodiment, in operation 839, at least one processor (10) can identify that the width or height of the execution screen is changed while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) containing the UI objects in the unfolded state. At least one processor (10) can identify whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) and / or whether the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_h). The reference width (th_w) can be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference width (th_w) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the width of the flexible display (140) by 3. The reference height (th_h) can be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference vertical length (th_h) can correspond to the length obtained by dividing the vertical length of the flexible display (140) by 3.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the width and height of the execution screen of the camera software application may be changed according to a defined ratio. In one embodiment, the width and height of the area displaying a preview image within the execution screen of the camera software application may be changed according to a defined ratio.

[0182] According to one embodiment, in operation 840, at least one processor (10) may display the execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) containing some of the UI objects partially superimposed on the screen through a flexible display (140), based on the fact that the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) or the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference height (th_h). For example, at least one processor (10) may reduce the number of the UI objects displayed within the execution screen based on the fact that the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width (th_w) or the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference height (th_h).

[0183] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate the increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the software application is performed by displaying the execution screen of the software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects based on the change in the size of the execution screen of the software application.

[0184] According to one embodiment, in operation 841, at least one processor (10) may maintain the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., full feature screen) including the UI objects through a flexible display (140) based on the size of the execution screen being maintained.

[0185] According to one embodiment, operations 838 and 839 may be omitted or skipped. For example, at least one processor (10) may maintain the UI objects included in the execution screen having the first size in operation 841 based on the fact that in operation 836 the number of software applications running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is identified as being less than the threshold number (th). For example, in operation 841, at least one processor (10) may maintain the number of UI objects displayed in the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen). For example, at least one processor (10) may maintain the size of the execution screen as the first size based on the fact that the number of software applications running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is less than the threshold number (th).

[0186] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify the temperature of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) through at least one second sensor (42) while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) containing the UI objects in the unfolded state. For example, based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) that is greater than a threshold temperature, at least one processor (10) can display the execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) having the first size, including a portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen, through a flexible display (140). For example, based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) that is greater than the threshold temperature, at least one processor (10) can maintain the size of the execution screen at the first size. For example, at least one processor (10) may reduce the number of UI objects displayed in the execution screen based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) which is greater than the threshold temperature. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may mitigate the increase in heat generation as the function of the camera software application is performed by displaying an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) which is greater than the threshold temperature.

[0187] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) in response to identification that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, at least one processor (10) can display, through a flexible display (140), the execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) of the software application having the second size, including the portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, based on the fact that the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than a threshold number. For example, based on the fact that the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is smaller than the threshold number, an execution screen (e.g., a simple feature screen) having the second size and including the UI object as partially overlapped on the screen can be displayed through a flexible display (140).

[0188] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify, through at least one first sensor (41), that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folded state while displaying an execution screen (e.g., a simple feature screen) that includes some of the UI objects in the single-folding state. The multi-folded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are folded. For example, at least one processor (10) may display, through a display (170), an execution screen of the software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) that includes some of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folding state. The execution screen displayed in the multi-folding state may have the second size.

[0189] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) may store information regarding the execution screen of a camera software application displayed while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state. For example, the stored information may be information regarding whether the execution screen of the camera software application while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state corresponds to a full feature screen containing UI objects or a simple feature screen containing some of the UI objects. For example, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state, the at least one processor (10) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (e.g., a simple feature screen) having a second size and containing some of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolded state while displaying the execution screen having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects in the single-folding state. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify the stored information based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolded state.For example, at least one processor (10) may resume, based on the stored information, displaying an execution screen (e.g., full screen feature) having the first size and including the UI objects partially superimposed on the screen, based on the stored information representing a full feature screen. For example, at least one processor (10) may resume, based on the stored information, displaying an execution screen (e.g., simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects partially superimposed on the screen, based on the stored information representing a simple feature screen.

[0190] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can change the shooting mode corresponding to the photo type (e.g., photo mode, portrait mode, pro mode, night mode, food mode, and / or panorama mode) to photo mode when changing the execution screen of the camera software application from an execution screen including the UI objects (e.g., full feature screen) to an execution screen including some of the UI objects (e.g., simple feature screen).

[0191] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can maintain the shooting mode as photo mode or video mode when changing the execution screen of the camera software application from an execution screen containing some of the UI objects (e.g., simple feature screen) to an execution screen containing all of the UI objects (e.g., full feature screen). In one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can resume the shooting mode that was activated on the full feature screen when changing the execution screen of the camera software application from an execution screen containing some of the UI objects (e.g., simple feature screen) to an execution screen containing all of the UI objects (e.g., full feature screen).

[0192] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen displayed while a multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state.

[0193] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 9, an environment (900) is shown in which a camera software application execution screen (e.g., a full feature screen) is displayed as a pop-up view while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state. Within the environment (900), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a display state (910) using a flexible display (140), and then display a display state (920) or a display state (930) using a flexible display (140).

[0194] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (910), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (911) of a camera software application that is partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen) in the unfolded state and includes UI objects. The execution screen (911) may have a first size corresponding to a vertical length (901) and a horizontal length (902).

[0195] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (911) may include a UI object (912) for capturing an image (or still image) or video through at least one camera (30), a UI object (913) for running a gallery software application, and / or a UI object (914) for changing the camera activated for the camera software application.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (911) may include UI objects (915-1), UI objects (915-2), UI objects (915-3), UI objects (915-4), and / or UI objects (915-5) for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions related to shooting mode). UI object (915-1) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., portrait mode) that changes the settings of at least one camera (30) to settings for portrait photography. UI object (915-2) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., food photo mode) that changes the settings of at least one camera (30) to settings for food photography. UI object (915-3) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) that captures an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30). A UI object (915-4) can execute a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for capturing images through at least one camera (30). A UI object (915-5) can additionally display UI objects for shooting modes that are distinct from the shooting modes executed according to UI objects (915-1), UI objects (915-2), UI objects (915-3), and / or UI objects (915-4). For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (911) including a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) for capturing a panorama image through the movement of at least one camera (30) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object (915-5).For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (911) including a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., Pro mode) for adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, EV value, and / or AF value of at least one camera (30) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object (915-5). For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (911) including a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., Dual mode) for simultaneously capturing an image (or still image) and / or video through at least one camera (30) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object (915-5).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (911) may include an area (916) containing UI objects for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions for changing the settings of at least one camera (30)). For example, the UI objects included in the area (916) may include a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the flash of at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the size and / or ratio of an image obtained through at least one camera (30), and / or a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the brightness of an image obtained through at least one camera (30).

[0198] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (920), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (921) including a graphical user interface (922) for displaying the process of stitching an image in a shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) based on an input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) for taking a panorama image through the movement of at least one camera (30). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may switch the execution screen (911) (e.g., full feature screen) having the first size to the execution screen (921) having the first size based on the input (e.g., touch input) to the UI object for executing the shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode). For example, the first size of the full feature screen may correspond to a vertical length (901) and a horizontal length (902). For example, the second size of the simple feature screen may correspond to a vertical length smaller than the vertical length (901) and a horizontal length smaller than the horizontal length (902).

[0199] According to one embodiment, a GUI (922) for the shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) may be displayed within an execution screen (921) having a first size which is the size of a full feature screen. For example, the GUI (922) may require the first size which is the size of a full feature screen, which is larger than the second size which is the size of a simple feature screen, in order to prevent (or mitigate) (or minimize) visual communication with the user. For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may prevent (or mitigate) (or minimize) visual communication with the user regarding the shooting mode by displaying the GUI (922) for the shooting mode within an execution screen (921) having the first size which is larger than the second size.

[0200] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (930), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (931) including a graphical user interface (932) for displaying settings adjustable in a shooting mode (e.g., pro mode) based on an input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., pro mode) for adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, EV value, and / or AF value of at least one camera (30). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may switch an execution screen (911) (e.g., full feature screen) having a first size to an execution screen (931) having a first size based on the input (e.g., touch input) to the UI object for executing the shooting mode (e.g., pro mode). For example, the first size of the full feature screen may correspond to a vertical length (901) and a horizontal length (902). For example, the second size of the simple feature screen may correspond to a vertical length smaller than the vertical length (901) and a horizontal length smaller than the horizontal length (902).

[0201] According to one embodiment, a GUI (932) for the shooting mode (e.g., Pro mode) may be displayed within an execution screen (931) having a first size which is the size of a full feature screen. For example, the GUI (932) may require the first size which is the size of a full feature screen, which is larger than the second size which is the size of a simple feature screen, in order to prevent (or mitigate) (or minimize) visual communication with the user. For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may prevent (or mitigate) (or minimize) visual communication with the user regarding the shooting mode by displaying the GUI (932) for the shooting mode within an execution screen (931) having the first size which is larger than the second size.

[0202] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0203] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 10, an environment (1000) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application displayed as a pop-up view changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). Within the environment (1000), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (910), a display state (1020), and a display state (1030) using a flexible display (140) and / or a display (170) according to the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0204] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (910), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (911) of the camera software application that is partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen) in an unfolded state and includes UI objects. The execution screen (911) can be described as a full feature screen having a first size.

[0205] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1020), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1021) of the camera software application that is partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen) and includes some of the UI objects, based on the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changing from the unfolded state to the single-folded state. The execution screen (1021) may be described as a simple feature screen having a second size smaller than the first size.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (1021) may include a UI object (1022) for capturing an image (or still image) or video through at least one camera (30), a UI object (1023) for executing a gallery software application, and / or a UI object (1024) for changing the camera activated for the camera software application. The execution screen (1021) may include a UI object (1025-1) and / or a UI object (1025-2) for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions related to a shooting mode). The UI object (1025-1) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30). The UI object (1025-2) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30).

[0207] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1030), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through the display (170), an execution screen (1031) of the camera software application that is partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen) and includes some of the UI objects, based on the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changing from the single-folded state to the multi-folded state. The execution screen (1031) may be described as a simple feature screen having a second size smaller than the first size.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (1031) may include a UI object (1032) for capturing an image (or still image) or video through at least one camera (30), a UI object (1033) for executing a gallery software application, and / or a UI object (1034) for changing the camera activated for the camera software application. The execution screen (1031) may include a UI object (1035-1) and / or a UI object (1035-2) for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions related to a shooting mode). The UI object (1035-1) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30). The UI object (1035-2) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30).

[0209] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the number of applications running on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0210] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 11, an environment (1100) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application displayed as a pop-up view changes according to the number of software applications running in a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (1100), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1110) and a display state (1120) using a flexible display (140) according to the number of software applications.

[0211] According to one embodiment, with reference to a display state (1110), a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1111) of a first software application partially superimposed on a screen, an execution screen (1112) of a second software application partially superimposed on the screen, and / or an execution screen (1113) of the camera software application partially superimposed on the screen in an unfolded state. The execution screen (1113) may be described as a full feature screen having a first size and including UI objects that execute the functions of the camera software application.

[0212] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1120), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display the execution screen (1121) of the third software application through the flexible display (140), based on identifying that the third software application is additionally executed while displaying the execution screen (1111), execution screen (1112), and execution screen (1113) in the unfolded state. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify the number (e.g., 4) of software applications being executed within the multi-foldable electronic device (100), based on identifying that the third software application is additionally executed while displaying the execution screen (1111), execution screen (1112), and execution screen (1113) in the unfolded state. A multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1122) of the camera software application having a first size and including a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, based on the number being greater than a threshold number (e.g., 3). The execution screen (1122) can be described as a simple feature screen having the first size and including the portion of the UI objects.

[0213] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the size of the camera application execution screen displayed on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0214] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 12, an environment (1200) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application is changed according to the size of the execution screen of the camera software application displayed as a pop-up view in a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (1200), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1210), a display state (1220), and a display state (1230) using a flexible display (140) according to the size of the execution screen of the camera software application.

[0215] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1210), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1211) of the camera software application that includes UI objects that execute the functions of the camera software application, which are partially superimposed on the screen in the unfolded state. The execution screen (1211) may be described as a full feature screen having a first size. The execution screen (1211) may have a horizontal length (1212) and a vertical length (1213). The execution screen (1211) may include a resize handle (1214) for adjusting the size of the execution screen of the camera software application. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the width and / or height of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed according to an input (e.g., drag) to the resize handle (1214).

[0216] According to one embodiment, when referring to a display state (1220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1221) of the camera software application having a horizontal length (1222) and a vertical length (1223) as partially superimposed on the screen, based on identifying that the size of the execution screen (1211) is changed. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1221) including some of the UI objects, based on identifying a horizontal length (1222) smaller than a reference horizontal length or a vertical length (1223) smaller than a reference vertical length. For example, the reference horizontal length may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the horizontal length of the flexible display (140) by 3. For example, the above reference vertical length may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the vertical length of the flexible display (140) by 3. The execution screen (1221) may be described as a simple feature screen having a second size smaller than the first size. The execution screen (1221) may include a resize handle (1224) for adjusting the size of the execution screen of the camera software application. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify that the width and / or height of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed according to an input (e.g., drag) to the resize handle (1224).

[0217] According to one embodiment, by referring to a display state (1230), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1231) of the camera software application having a horizontal length (1232) and a vertical length (1233) as partially superimposed on the screen, based on identifying that the size of the execution screen (1221) is changed. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) may deactivate the camera activated according to the camera software application based on identifying a horizontal length (1232) smaller than a threshold horizontal length or a vertical length (1233) smaller than a threshold vertical length. For example, the threshold horizontal length may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the horizontal length of the flexible display (140) by 5. For example, the threshold vertical length may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the vertical length of the flexible display (140) by 5. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an execution screen (1231) for guiding the adjustment of the size of the execution screen of the camera software application based on deactivating the activated camera, through a flexible display (140).

[0218] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen displayed while a multi-foldable electronic device is in a folded state.

[0219] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 13, an environment (1300) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application, which is displayed as a pop-up view according to user input in a multi-folded state, is changed in a multi-folded electronic device (100). In the environment (1300), the multi-folded electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1310) and a display state (1320) using a display (170) according to the user input.

[0220] According to one embodiment, with reference to a display state (1310), a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through a display (170), an execution screen (1311) that includes parts of UI objects that are partially superimposed on the screen in the multi-folding state and execute the functions of the camera software application. The execution screen (1311) may be described as a simple feature screen having a second size. While displaying the execution screen (1311) in the multi-folding state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may receive user input to display an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) that includes the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen. The user input may be received through the multi-foldable electronic device (100) in various ways according to the embodiment.

[0221] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1320), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through the display (170), an execution screen (1321) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes the UI objects, based on the user input. The execution screen (1321) may be described as a full feature screen having the second size.

[0222] FIG. 14 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the rotation of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0223] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 14, an environment (1400) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application displayed as a pop-up view changes according to the rotation state of a multi-foldable electronic device. Within the environment (1400), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1410) and a display state (1420) using a flexible display (140) and / or a display (170) according to the rotation state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0224] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1410), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1411) that is partially superimposed on a screen (e.g., a home screen) in an unfolded state and includes UI objects for executing the functions of the camera software application. The execution screen (1411) can be described as a full feature screen having a first size.

[0225] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1420), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display, through the display (170), an execution screen (1421) that is partially superimposed on the screen and includes some of the UI objects, based on the change of the rotation state in the unfolded state. The execution screen (1421) may be described as a simple feature screen having a second size smaller than the first size.

[0226] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0227] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 15, an environment (1500) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application displayed as a pop-up view is changed according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (1500), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a display state (1510) using a flexible display (140) according to the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), and then display a display state (1520) or a display state (1530) using a flexible display (140).

[0228] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1510), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1511) that includes parts of UI objects that are partially superimposed on the screen in a single-folded state and execute the functions of the camera software application, respectively. The execution screen (1511) can be described as a simple feature screen.

[0229] According to one embodiment, by referring to the display state (1520), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify information stored regarding the execution screen of the camera software application based on the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changing from the single-folding state to the unfolded state. For example, the stored information may be information regarding whether the execution screen of the camera software application corresponds to a full feature screen containing UI objects or a simple feature screen containing some of the UI objects while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state. Based on the stored information indicating that the full feature screen, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can resume displaying the execution screen (1521) containing the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen, according to the stored information. The execution screen (1521) can be described as a full screen feature.

[0230] According to one embodiment, by referring to the display state (1530), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify information stored regarding the execution screen of the camera software application based on the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changing from the single-folding state to the unfolded state. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can resume displaying an execution screen (1531) that includes some of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen based on the stored information, based on the stored information representing the simple feature screen. The execution screen (1531) can be described as a simple screen feature.

[0231] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying the execution screen of a camera application in a split view on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0232] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 16, in operation 1601, at least one processor (10) may receive input for displaying a camera software application and at least one software application in a split view while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state. For example, the number of software applications displayed in a split view may be varied. For example, the unfolded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are unfolded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded. For example, the camera software application may be described as a software application that activates at least one camera (30). The above split view may be described as a state in which execution screens of software applications are displayed via a flexible display (140) or a display (170) within each area that divides the screen (e.g., home screen). For example, displaying execution screens of two or more software applications in a split view may be referred to as a multi-window. As an example without limitation, the input may be an input to a UI object (e.g., recent key button) included in the navigation bar area.

[0233] According to one embodiment, in operation 1602, at least one processor (10) may concurrently display, based on the input, an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) containing user interface (UI) objects in a split view and at least one execution screen of the at least one software application through a flexible display (140) while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state. For example, the execution screen of the camera software application displayed in the unfolded state may have a first size. For example, the first size may be identified through a framework of at least one processor (10). By example, without limitation, the UI objects included in the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a full feature screen) may be the same as the UI objects included in the execution screen of the camera software application displayed in full screen. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the entire screen of the camera software application through the flexible display (140) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object of the home screen for running the camera software application.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the UI objects can each execute the functions of the camera software application. For example, the functions of the camera software application may include functions for a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode, video mode, portrait mode, portrait video mode, pro mode, pro video mode, night mode, food photo mode, panorama mode, slow motion mode, hyperlapse mode, dual mode, and / or single take mode) for at least one camera (30). For example, the above UI objects may include a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) for shooting a panoramic image through the movement of at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., pro mode) for adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, white balance, EV value, and / or AF value of at least one camera (30), and / or a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., dual mode) for simultaneously shooting an image (or still image) and / or video through at least one camera (30). For example, the functions of the above camera software application may include a function for changing the settings of at least one camera (30). For example, the above UI objects may include a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the flash of at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the size and / or ratio of an image obtained through at least one camera (30), and / or a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the brightness of an image obtained through at least one camera (30).

[0235] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can maximize the user experience of the camera software application by displaying an execution screen (e.g., a full feature screen) of the camera software application including the UI objects in the unfolded state.

[0236] According to one embodiment, in operation 1603, at least one processor (10) can identify, through at least one first sensor (41), whether the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folded state while simultaneously displaying the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., full feature screen) and the execution screen of the at least one software application on the screen. For example, the single-folded state may be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are unfolded.

[0237] According to one embodiment, in operation 1604, at least one processor (10) may simultaneously display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects in a split view and at least one execution screen of the at least one software application, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, the some of the UI objects may include a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., a photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30) and / or a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., a video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30). For example, the execution screen displayed in the simple-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size. For example, at least one processor (10) can reduce the size of the execution screen of the camera software application from the first size to the second size based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, at least one processor (10) can reduce the number of UI objects displayed within the execution screen of the camera software application based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state.

[0238] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate the increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the camera software application is performed by displaying an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects in the single-folding state.

[0239] According to one embodiment, in operation 1605, at least one processor (10) can identify whether another software application is additionally executed within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) while simultaneously displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) of the camera software application including the UI objects in the unfolded state and the execution screen of the at least one software application.

[0240] According to one embodiment, in operation 1606, at least one processor (10) can identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) based on identifying that the other software application is additionally executed. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) containing the UI objects in the unfolded state. At least one processor (10) can identify whether the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than a threshold number (th). The threshold number (th) can be set in various ways according to the embodiment.

[0241] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can maintain the UI objects included in the execution screen of the camera software application having the first size based on the fact that the number of software applications running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is less than the threshold number (th). For example, at least one processor (10) can maintain the number of UI objects displayed in the execution screen of the camera software application. For example, at least one processor (10) can maintain the size of the execution screen of the camera software application at the first size based on the fact that the number of software applications running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is less than the threshold number (th).

[0242] According to one embodiment, in operation 1607, at least one processor (10) may simultaneously display, through a flexible display (140), the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) having a first size and including some of the UI objects in a split view, and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application, based on the fact that the number of software applications running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than the threshold number (th). For example, at least one processor (10) may maintain the size of the execution screen of the camera software application at the first size based on the fact that the number of software applications is greater than the threshold number (th). For example, at least one processor (10) may reduce the number of UI objects displayed within the execution screen of the camera software application based on the fact that the number of software applications is greater than the threshold number (th).

[0243] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate an increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the camera software application is performed by displaying an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects, based on the fact that the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than a threshold number.

[0244] According to one embodiment, in operation 1608, at least one processor (10) can identify whether the size of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed while simultaneously displaying the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., full feature screen) and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application, which includes the UI objects in the unfolded state. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify that the size of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed based on the change in the width of the execution screen of the camera software application or the change in the height of the execution screen of the camera software application. In one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify that the size of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed based on the change in the size type of the layout of the execution screen (e.g., small type, normal type, large type, and / or extra-large type).

[0245] According to one embodiment, in operation 1609, at least one processor (10) can identify that the width of the execution screen of the camera software application or the height of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed while simultaneously displaying the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., full feature screen) and the execution screen of the at least one software application in the unfolded state. At least one processor (10) can identify whether the width of the execution screen of the camera software application is smaller than a reference width (th_w) and / or whether the height of the execution screen of the camera software application is smaller than a reference width (th_h). The reference width (th_w) can be set in various ways according to the embodiment. For example, the reference width (th_w) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the width of the flexible display (140) by 3. The reference vertical length (th_h) can be set in various ways depending on the embodiment. For example, the reference vertical length (th_h) may correspond to a length obtained by dividing the vertical length of the flexible display (140) by 3.

[0246] According to one embodiment, in operation 1610, at least one processor (10) can simultaneously display the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application, which include some of the UI objects in a split view, through a flexible display (140), based on the fact that the width of the execution screen of the camera software application is smaller than a reference width (th_w) or the height of the execution screen of the camera software application is smaller than a reference height (th_h). For example, at least one processor (10) can reduce the number of UI objects displayed within the execution screen of the camera software application based on the fact that the width of the execution screen of the camera software application is smaller than a reference width (th_w) or the height of the execution screen of the camera software application is smaller than a reference height (th_h).

[0247] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate the increase in power consumption and / or heat generation as the function of the camera software application is performed by displaying the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects based on the change in the size of the execution screen of the camera software application.

[0248] According to one embodiment, in operation 1611, at least one processor (10) may maintain the display of the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., full feature screen) including the UI objects through a flexible display (140) based on the size of the execution screen of the camera software application being maintained.

[0249] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify the temperature of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) through at least one second sensor (42) while displaying the execution screen (e.g., full feature screen) of the camera software application including the UI objects in the unfolded state. For example, based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) that is greater than a threshold temperature, at least one processor (10) can simultaneously display the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., simple feature screen) that includes a portion of the UI objects in a split view and has the first size, and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application through a flexible display (140). For example, based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) that is greater than the threshold temperature, at least one processor (10) can maintain the size of the execution screen of the camera software application at the first size. For example, at least one processor (10) can reduce the number of UI objects displayed within the execution screen of the camera software application based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) which is greater than the threshold temperature. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can mitigate the increase in heat generation as the function of the camera software application is performed by displaying the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) which is greater than the threshold temperature.

[0250] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) in response to identification that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state. For example, based on the fact that the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is greater than a threshold number, at least one processor (10) can simultaneously display, through a flexible display (140), the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., simple feature screen) having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects in a split view, and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application. For example, based on the fact that the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is smaller than the threshold number, the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) having the second size and including the UI object in the split view, and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application can be displayed simultaneously through the flexible display (140).

[0251] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can identify, through at least one first sensor (41), that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folded state while simultaneously displaying the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects in the single-folding state and the execution screen of the at least one software application. The multi-folded state can be described as a state in which the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are folded, and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are folded. For example, at least one processor (10) may, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folding state, include a portion of the UI objects in a split view and simultaneously display the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application through the display (170). The execution screen of the camera software application displayed in the multi-folding state may have the second size.

[0252] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) may store information regarding the execution screen of the camera software application displayed while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state. For example, the stored information may be information regarding whether the execution screen of the camera software application while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state corresponds to a full feature screen containing UI objects or a simple feature screen containing some of the UI objects. For example, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state, the execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., a simple feature screen) having the second size and including some of the UI objects in a split view, and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application may be displayed simultaneously through a flexible display (140). For example, at least one processor (10) can identify that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolded state while simultaneously displaying the execution screen of the camera software application having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects in the single-folding state and the at least one execution screen of the at least one software application. For example, at least one processor (10) can identify the stored information based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolded state.For example, at least one processor (10) may resume displaying an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., full screen feature) having the first size and including the UI objects in a split view, based on the stored information representing a full feature screen. For example, at least one processor (10) may resume displaying an execution screen of the camera software application (e.g., simple feature screen) including some of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen, based on the stored information representing a simple feature screen, based on the stored information.

[0253] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can change the shooting mode corresponding to the photo type (e.g., photo mode, portrait mode, pro mode, night mode, food mode, and / or panorama mode) to photo mode when changing the execution screen of the camera software application from an execution screen including the UI objects (e.g., full feature screen) to an execution screen including some of the UI objects (e.g., simple feature screen).

[0254] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can maintain the shooting mode as photo mode or video mode when changing the execution screen of the camera software application from an execution screen containing some of the UI objects (e.g., simple feature screen) to an execution screen containing all of the UI objects (e.g., full feature screen). In one embodiment, at least one processor (10) can resume the shooting mode that was activated on the full feature screen when changing the execution screen of the camera software application from an execution screen containing some of the UI objects (e.g., simple feature screen) to an execution screen containing all of the UI objects (e.g., full feature screen).

[0255] FIG. 17 illustrates an example of an execution screen of a camera application that changes according to the state of a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0256] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 17, an environment (1700) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application and the execution screen of a message software application are changed simultaneously in a split view depending on the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). Within the environment (1700), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1710) and a display state (1750) using a flexible display (140).

[0257] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1710), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can simultaneously display the execution screen (1720) of the camera software application and the execution screen (1730) of the message software application, which include UI objects in the unfolded state, through the flexible display (140). The execution screen (1720) can be described as a full feature screen having a first size.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (1720) may include a UI object (1721) for capturing an image (or still image) or video through at least one camera (30), a UI object (1722) for running a gallery software application, and / or a UI object (1723) for changing the camera activated for the camera software application.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (1720) may include UI objects (1724-1), UI objects (1724-2), UI objects (1724-3), UI objects (1724-4), and / or UI objects (1724-5) for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions related to shooting mode). UI object (1724-1) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., portrait mode) that changes the settings of at least one camera (30) to settings for portrait photography. UI object (1724-2) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., food photo mode) that changes the settings of at least one camera (30) to settings for food photography. UI object (1724-3) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) that captures an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30). A UI object (1724-4) can execute a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for capturing images through at least one camera (30). A UI object (1724-5) can additionally display UI objects for shooting modes that are distinct from the shooting modes executed according to the UI object (1724-1), UI object (1724-2), UI object (1724-3), and / or UI object (1724-4). For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1720) including a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., panorama mode) for capturing a panorama image through the movement of at least one camera (30) based on input (e.g., touch input) to the UI object (1724-5).For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1720) including a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., Pro mode) for adjusting the ISO, shutter speed, and / or white balance of at least one camera (30) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object (1724-5). For example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1720) including a UI object for executing a shooting mode (e.g., Dual mode) for simultaneously capturing an image (or still image) and / or video through at least one camera (30) based on input (e.g., touch input) to a UI object (1724-5).

[0260] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (1720) may include an area (1725) containing UI objects for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions for changing the settings of at least one camera (30)). For example, the UI objects included in the area (1725) may include a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the flash of at least one camera (30), a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the size and / or ratio of an image obtained through at least one camera (30), and / or a UI object for executing a setting change regarding the brightness of an image obtained through at least one camera (30).

[0261] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1750), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can simultaneously display the execution screen (1760) of the camera software application and the execution screen (1770) of the message software application, which include some of the UI objects in a split view, through a flexible display (140), based on the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changing from the unfolded state to the single-folded state. The execution screen (1760) can be described as a simple feature screen having a second size smaller than the first size.

[0262] According to one embodiment, the execution screen (1760) may include a UI object (1761) for capturing an image (or still image) or video through at least one camera (30), a UI object (1762) for executing a gallery software application, and / or a UI object (1763) for changing the camera activated for the camera software application. The execution screen (1760) may include a UI object (1764-1) and / or a UI object (1764-2) for executing functions of the camera software application (e.g., functions related to a shooting mode). The UI object (1764-1) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., photo mode) for capturing an image (or still image) through at least one camera (30). The UI object (1764-2) may execute a shooting mode (e.g., video mode) for shooting video through at least one camera (30).

[0263] FIG. 18 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the number of applications running on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0264] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 18, an environment (1800) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application displayed in a split view changes according to the number of software applications running in a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (1800), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1810) and a display state (1850) using a flexible display (140) according to the number of software applications.

[0265] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1810), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can simultaneously display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1820) of the camera software application and an execution screen (1830) of the message software application, each comprising UI objects that execute the functions of the camera software application, in the unfolded state. The execution screen (1820) may be described as a full feature screen.

[0266] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1850), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can simultaneously display the execution screen (1860) of the camera software application, the execution screen (1870) of the message software application, and the execution screen (1880) of the call software application through a flexible display (140), based on identifying that the call software application is additionally executed while the execution screen (1820) and the execution screen (1830) are simultaneously displayed in a split view. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the number (e.g., 3) of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device (100), based on identifying that the call software application is additionally executed while the execution screen (1820) and the execution screen (1830) are simultaneously displayed in a split view. A multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1860) of the camera software application including some of the UI objects, based on the number being greater than a threshold number (e.g., 2). The execution screen (1860) can be described as a simple feature screen.

[0267] FIG. 19 illustrates an example of a camera application execution screen that changes according to the size of the camera application execution screen displayed on a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0268] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 19, an environment (1900) is shown in which the execution screen of a camera software application is changed according to the size of the execution screen of the camera software application displayed as a split view in a multi-foldable electronic device (100). In the environment (1900), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can sequentially display a display state (1910) and a display state (1950) using a flexible display (140) according to the size of the execution screen of the camera software application.

[0269] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1910), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may simultaneously display, through a flexible display (140), an execution screen (1920) of the camera software application and an execution screen (1930) of the message software application, each comprising UI objects that execute the functions of the camera software application, in an unfolded state. The execution screen (1920) may be described as a full feature screen. While the multi-foldable electronic device (100) simultaneously displays the execution screen (1920) and the execution screen (1930), a resize handle (1911) for adjusting the size of the execution screen (1920) and / or the size of the execution screen (1930) between the execution screen (1920) and the execution screen (1930) may be displayed through the flexible display (140). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the width and / or height of the execution screen of the camera software application is changed according to an input (e.g., drag) to the resize handle (1911).

[0270] According to one embodiment, with reference to the display state (1950), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can simultaneously display the execution screen (1960) of the camera software application and the execution screen (1970) of the message software application in a split view through a flexible display (140), based on identifying that the size of the execution screen (1920) and / or the size of the execution screen (1930) is changed. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the execution screen (1960) of the camera software application, which includes some of the UI objects, through a flexible display (140), based on identifying that the horizontal length of the execution screen (1960) of the camera software application is smaller than a reference horizontal length. The execution screen (1960) can be described as a simple feature screen.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may correspond to the electronic device (2001) described with reference to FIG. 20 below.

[0272] FIG. 20 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0273] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 20, in a network environment (2000), an electronic device (2001) may communicate with an electronic device (2002) through a first network (2098) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (2004) or a server (2008) through a second network (2099) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2001) may communicate with the electronic device (2004) through a server (2008). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2001) may include a processor (2020), memory (2030), input module (2050), sound output module (2055), display module (2060), audio module (2070), sensor module (2076), interface (2077), connection terminal (2078), haptic module (2079), camera module (2080), power management module (2088), battery (2089), communication module (2090), subscriber identification module (2096), or antenna module (2097). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (2078)) may be omitted from the electronic device (2001), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2076), camera module (2080), or antenna module (2097)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2060)).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the processor (2020) can execute software (e.g., program (2040)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2001) connected to the processor (2020) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2020) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (2076) or communication module (2090)) in volatile memory (2032), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (2032), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (2034). According to one embodiment, the processor (2020) may include a main processor (2021) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (2023) 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 (2001) includes a main processor (2021) and an auxiliary processor (2023), the auxiliary processor (2023) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (2021) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (2023) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2021) or as part thereof.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2023) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (2001) (e.g., display module (2060), sensor module (2076), or communication module (2090)) on behalf of the main processor (2021) while the main processor (2021) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2021) while the main processor (2021) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2023) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (2080) or communication module (2090)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2023) (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 (2001) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (2008)). 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.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the memory (2030) may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (2001) (e.g., a processor (2020) or a sensor module (2076)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., a program (2040)) and / or related instructions. The memory (2030) may include volatile memory (2032) or non-volatile memory (2034).

[0277] According to one embodiment, the program (2040) may be stored as software in memory (2030) and may include, for example, an operating system (2042), middleware (2044), or an application (2046).

[0278] According to one embodiment, the input module (2050) may receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (2001) (e.g., processor (2020)) from outside the electronic device (2001) (e.g., user). The input module (2050) 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).

[0279] According to one embodiment, the sound output module (2055) can output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device (2001). The sound output module (2055) 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.

[0280] According to one embodiment, the display module (2060) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (2001). The display module (2060) 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 (2060) 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.

[0281] According to one embodiment, the audio module (2070) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2070) can acquire sound through the input module (2050) or output sound through the sound output module (2055) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2002)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (2001).

[0282] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (2076) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (2001) (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 (2076) 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.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the interface (2077) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (2001) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2002)). According to one embodiment, the interface (2077) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0284] According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (2078) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2001) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2002)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (2078) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0285] According to one embodiment, the haptic module (2079) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (2079) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0286] According to one embodiment, the camera module (2080) can capture still images and / or videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (2080) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0287] According to one embodiment, the power management module (2088) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (2001). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2088) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0288] According to one embodiment, the battery (2089) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (2001). According to one embodiment, the battery (2089) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0289] According to one embodiment, the communication module (2090) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (2001) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2002), electronic device (2004), or server (2008)), and / or the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2090) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (2020) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (2090) may include a wireless communication module (2092) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (2094) (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 (2004) through a first network (2098) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (2099) (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 (2092) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (2001) within a communication network such as the first network (2098) or the second network (2099) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2096).

[0290] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2092) may support a 5G network after a 4G network and / or next-generation communication technology, for example, new radio access technology. The NR access technology may 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 (2092) may support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (2092) 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 (2092) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2001), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2004)), or network system (e.g., second network (2099)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2092) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or higher) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or lower) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or lower, or round trip 1 ms or lower) for URLLC realization.

[0291] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (2097) may transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (2097) 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 (2097) 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 (2098) or a second network (2099), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (2090). The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2090) 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 (2097).

[0292] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2097) 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.

[0293] According to one embodiment, at least some of the components may 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 may exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0294] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between an electronic device (2001) and an external electronic device (2004) through a server (2008) connected to a second network (2099). Each of the external electronic devices (2002, or 2004) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2001). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (2001) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (2002, 2004, or 2008). For example, if the electronic device (2001) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2001) 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 (2001). The electronic device (2001) 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 (2001) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (2004) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2008) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (2004) or server (2008) may be included within the second network (2099). The electronic device (2001) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and / or IoT-related technology.

[0295] 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.

[0296] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (e.g., multi-foldable electronic device (100)) as described above may include a housing (e.g., housing structure (101)) comprising a first housing part (e.g., first housing part (110)), a second housing part (e.g., second housing part (120)) rotatably coupled to the first housing part, and a third housing part (e.g., third housing part (130)) rotatably coupled to the second housing part; a flexible display (e.g., flexible display (140)) defining at least a portion of the front side of the first housing part, at least a portion of the front side of the second housing part, and at least a portion of the front side of the third housing part; at least one sensor (e.g., at least one first sensor (41)); at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor (10)) including a processing circuit; and a memory (e.g., memory (20)) storing instructions and including one or more storage media.When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor: while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded, an execution screen of a software application including UI (user interface) objects and partially superimposed on a screen is displayed through the flexible display, and the UI objects each execute functions of the software application, and the execution screen displayed in the unfolded state has a first size; while displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device is identified through the at least one sensor that it changes from the unfolded state to a single-folding state, and in the single-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded; And based on the above identification, the execution screen of the software application, which includes some of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen, can be displayed through the flexible display, and the execution screen displayed in the single-folding state can have a second size smaller than the first size, thereby causing the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor: identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and, based on the number being greater than a threshold number, cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display the execution screen having the first size, including a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, through the flexible display.

[0298] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the multi-foldable electronic device may be able to maintain the UI objects included in the execution screen having the first size, based on the fact that the number is smaller than the threshold number.

[0299] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, can cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify another software application that is additionally executed within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; identify the number of software applications being executed within the multi-foldable electronic device based on identifying that the other software application is executed; and, based on the number being greater than a threshold number, cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display, through the flexible display, the execution screen having the first size, including a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen.

[0300] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the multi-foldable electronic device may be able to maintain the UI objects included in the execution screen having the first size, based on the fact that the number is smaller than the threshold number.

[0301] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to: identify the number of software applications being executed within the multi-foldable electronic device in response to the identification; display, through the flexible display, the execution screen of the software application having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects as partially overlapping on the screen, based on the number being greater than a threshold number; and display, through the flexible display, the execution screen having the second size and including the UI objects as partially overlapping on the screen, based on the number being less than a threshold number.

[0302] According to one embodiment, the at least one sensor may be at least one first sensor. The multi-foldable electronic device may further include at least one second sensor (e.g., at least one second sensor (42)). The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor: identify the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device through the at least one second sensor while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display the execution screen having the first size, including a portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen, through the flexible display based on the identification of the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device being greater than a threshold temperature.

[0303] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, identify that the width or height of the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state is changed; and based on whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width or the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference height, cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display the execution screen including a portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen through the flexible display.

[0304] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor: storing information regarding the execution screen displayed while the multi-foldable electronic device is in the unfolded state; and, based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state, displaying the execution screen having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen through the flexible display; and identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the unfolded state while displaying the execution screen having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects in the single-folding state; and based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the unfolding state, the multi-foldable electronic device may be caused to resume displaying the execution screen having the first size, including the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, according to the stored information.

[0305] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device may further include a display (e.g., display (170)) defining at least a portion of the rear side of the first housing part, the second housing part, or the third housing part. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor: while displaying the execution screen including the portion of the UI objects in the single-folding state, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device is changed from the single-folding state to the multi-folding state, which is identified through the at least one sensor, and in the multi-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are folded; and based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folding state, the execution screen of the software application, which includes some of the UI objects and is partially superimposed on the screen, is displayed through the display, and the execution screen displayed in the multi-folding state may have the second size, thereby causing the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the method as described above may be performed by a multi-foldable electronic device (e.g., multi-foldable electronic device (100)) having a first housing part (e.g., first housing part (110)), a second housing part (e.g., second housing part (120)) rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part (e.g., third housing part (130)) rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a flexible display (e.g., flexible display (140)). The method comprises: an action of displaying, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application that includes user interface (UI) objects and is partially superimposed on a screen while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state; and an action of identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to a single-folding state while the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen is being displayed. Based on the above identification, the method may include an operation of displaying, through the flexible display, an execution screen of the software application that includes parts of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen. The unfolded state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. The single-folding state may be a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. The UI objects may each execute functions of the software application. The execution screen displayed in the unfolded state may have a first size. The execution screen displayed in the single-folding state may have a second size smaller than the first size.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the method may further include: identifying the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and displaying the execution screen having the first size, including a portion of the UI objects partially overlapped on the screen, through the flexible display based on the number being greater than a threshold number.

[0308] According to one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of maintaining the UI objects included in the execution screen having the first size based on the fact that the number is smaller than the threshold number.

[0309] According to one embodiment, the method may further include: identifying another software application that is additionally executed within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; identifying the number of software applications being executed within the multi-foldable electronic device based on identifying that the other software application is executed; and displaying the execution screen having the first size, which includes a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, through the flexible display based on the number being greater than a threshold number.

[0310] According to one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of maintaining the UI objects included in the execution screen having the first size based on the fact that the number is smaller than the threshold number.

[0311] According to one embodiment, the method may further include: identifying the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device in response to the identification; displaying, through the flexible display, the execution screen of the software application having the second size and including the part of the UI objects partially overlapping on the screen, based on the number being greater than a threshold number; and displaying, through the flexible display, the execution screen having the second size and including the UI objects partially overlapping on the screen, based on the number being less than a threshold number.

[0312] According to one embodiment, the method may further include: identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and, based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) that is greater than a threshold temperature, displaying the execution screen having the first size, including a portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen, through the flexible display (140).

[0313] According to one embodiment, the method may further include: identifying that the width or height of the execution screen is changed while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and displaying the execution screen including a portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen through the flexible display (140) based on whether the width of the execution screen is smaller than a reference width or the height of the execution screen is smaller than a reference height.

[0314] According to one embodiment, the method comprises: storing information regarding the execution screen displayed while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in the unfolded state; displaying the execution screen having the second size, including the part of the UI objects partially superimposed on the screen, through the flexible display (140), based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state; and identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolded state while displaying the execution screen having the second size, including the part of the UI objects, in the single-folding state. And based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the single-folding state to the unfolding state, the operation of resuming, according to the stored information, displaying the execution screen having the first size and including the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen may further include the operation of resuming, according to the stored information.

[0315] According to one embodiment, a non-transient computer-readable storage medium as described above may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may be executed by a multi-foldable electronic device (e.g., multi-foldable electronic device (100)) having a first housing part (e.g., first housing part (110)), a second housing part (e.g., second housing part (120)) rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part (e.g., third housing part (130)) rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a flexible display (e.g., flexible display (140)). The above one or more programs display, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application that includes UI (user interface) objects and is partially superimposed on a screen while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded, wherein the UI objects each execute functions of the software application, and the execution screen displayed in the unfolded state has a first size; while displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen, identify that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to a single-folding state, and in the single-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded; And based on the above identification, the execution screen of the software application, which includes some of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen, is displayed through the flexible display, and the execution screen displayed in the single-folding state may include instructions that cause the multi-foldable electronic device to have a second size smaller than the first size.

[0316] 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.

[0317] 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.

[0318] 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.

[0319] 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).

[0320] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (2040)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (2036) or external memory (2038)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (2001)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (2020)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (2001)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0321] 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.

[0322] 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 a multi-foldable electronic device, A housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, and a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part; A flexible display defining at least a portion of the front side of the first housing part, at least a portion of the front side of the second housing part, and at least a portion of the front side of the third housing part; At least one sensor; At least one processor including a processing circuit; and Memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor: While the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded, an execution screen of a software application including UI (user interface) objects and partially overlapping on a screen is displayed through the flexible display, and the UI objects each execute functions of the software application, and the execution screen displayed in the unfolded state has a first size; While displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device is identified through the at least one sensor as changing from the unfolded state to the single-folding state, and in the single-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded; and Based on the above identification, an execution screen of the software application including a portion of the UI objects and partially overlapping on the screen is displayed through the flexible display, and the execution screen displayed in the single-folding state has a second size smaller than the first size. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): Identifying the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and Based on the fact that the above number is greater than the threshold number, the execution screen having the first size and including a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen is to be displayed through the flexible display. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

3. In Claim 2, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): Based on the fact that the above number is smaller than the above threshold number, to maintain the UI objects included in the execution screen having the above first size, The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

4. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): Identifying other software applications additionally executed within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; Based on identifying that the above other software applications are running, the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device is identified; and Based on the fact that the above number is greater than the threshold number, the execution screen having the first size and including a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen is to be displayed through the flexible display. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

5. In Claim 4, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): Based on the fact that the above number is smaller than the above threshold number, to maintain the UI objects included in the execution screen having the above first size, The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

6. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): In response to the above identification, identify the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device; Based on the fact that the above number is greater than the threshold number, displaying, through the flexible display, the execution screen of the software application having the second size and including the above portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen; and Based on the fact that the above number is smaller than the above threshold number, the execution screen having the second size and including the UI object as partially overlapped on the screen is to be displayed through the flexible display. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

7. In Claim 1, The above at least one sensor (41) is at least one first sensor (41), and The above multi-foldable electronic device further includes at least one second sensor (42), and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): While displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state, the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device is identified through the at least one second sensor (42); and Based on identifying the temperature of the multi-foldable electronic device that is greater than the critical temperature, the execution screen having the first size and including a portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen is to be displayed through the flexible display. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

8. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): Identifying when the width or height of the execution screen including the UI objects is changed while displaying the execution screen in the unfolded state; and Based on the fact that the horizontal length of the execution screen is smaller than a reference horizontal length or the vertical length of the execution screen is smaller than a reference vertical length, the execution screen including a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen is to be displayed through the flexible display. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

9. In Claim 1, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): The above multi-foldable electronic device stores information regarding the execution screen displayed while in the unfolded state; Based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state, the execution screen having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects as partially superimposed on the screen is displayed through the flexible display; Identifying that while displaying the execution screen having the second size and including the portion of the UI objects in the single-folding state, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the unfolding state; and Based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the unfolding state, to resume displaying the execution screen having the first size and including the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, according to the stored information. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

10. In Claim 1, The multi-foldable electronic device further includes a display defining at least a portion of the rear side of the first housing part, the second housing part, or the third housing part, and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (10): While displaying the execution screen including the portion of the UI objects in the single-folding state, identifying through the at least one sensor that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folding state, and in the multi-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are folded; and Based on identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the single-folding state to the multi-folding state, an execution screen of the software application including some of the UI objects and partially overlapping on the screen is displayed through the display, and the execution screen displayed in the multi-folding state has the second size. The above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device, causing, Multi-foldable electronic device.

11. A method performed by a multi-foldable electronic device having a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a flexible display, The operation of displaying, through the flexible display, an execution screen of a software application that includes UI (user interface) objects and is partially superimposed on the screen while the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state; An operation to identify that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state while displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen; and Based on the above identification, the operation includes displaying, through the flexible display, an execution screen of the software application that includes parts of the UI objects and partially overlaps on the screen. The above unfolding state is a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded. The above single-folding state is a state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded, and The above UI objects each execute the functions of the above software application, and The execution screen displayed in the unfolded state has a first size, and The execution screen displayed in the above single-folding state has a second size smaller than the first size, method.

12. In Claim 11, An operation of identifying the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; and Based on the fact that the above number is greater than a threshold number, the operation of displaying the execution screen having the first size, which includes a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, through the flexible display, further includes method.

13. In Claim 12, Based on the fact that the above number is smaller than the above threshold number, the operation of maintaining the UI objects included in the execution screen having the above first size is further included. method.

14. In Claim 11, An operation to identify another software application additionally executed within the multi-foldable electronic device while displaying the execution screen including the UI objects in the unfolded state; An operation of identifying the number of software applications running within the multi-foldable electronic device based on identifying that the above other software applications are running; and Based on the fact that the above number is greater than a threshold number, the operation of displaying the execution screen having the first size, which includes a portion of the UI objects as partially overlapped on the screen, through the flexible display, further includes method.

15. In a non-transient computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs are executed by a multi-foldable electronic device having a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, and a flexible display: While the multi-foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state in which the first housing part and the second housing part are unfolded and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded, an execution screen of a software application including UI (user interface) objects and partially overlapping on a screen is displayed through the flexible display, and the UI objects each execute functions of the software application, and the execution screen displayed in the unfolded state has a first size; While displaying the execution screen partially superimposed on the screen, identifying that the state of the multi-foldable electronic device changes from the unfolded state to the single-folding state, and in the single-folding state, the first housing part and the second housing part are folded, and the second housing part and the third housing part are unfolded; and Based on the above identification, an execution screen of the software application including a portion of the UI objects and partially overlapping on the screen is displayed through the flexible display, and the execution screen displayed in the single-folding state has a second size smaller than the first size. Instructions including those causing the above-mentioned multi-foldable electronic device Non-transient computer-readable storage media.

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