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- the descriptions below relate to an electronic device and method for controlling a screen displayed on a flexible display.
- the flexible display included in the electronic device may be inserted into or extracted from the housing of the electronic device in order to change the size of the display area of the flexible display.
- an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, a first display area, and a second display area extending from the first display area, A first state in which the second display area is rolled into the first housing by the second housing sliding with respect to the first housing, and a first state in which the second display area is rolled into the first housing by the second housing sliding with respect to the first housing.
- a flexible display providing a second state exposed outside the first housing, and a processor connected to the flexible display through each of a first electrical path and a second electrical path, wherein the processor Based on the flexible display in the state, a first screen provided through the first electrical path is displayed in the first display area, and based on the flexible display in the second state, the first screen is provided through the first electrical path. It may be set to display the first screen provided through the first display area and display the second screen provided through the second electrical path within the second display area.
- the method of the electronic device includes a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area, wherein the state of the flexible display is displayed, and the second display area is the first display area of the electronic device.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
- 2A shows an example of the shape of an electronic device including a flexible display.
- 2B shows an example of the shape of an electronic device including a flexible display.
- Figure 2C shows an example of the shape of an electronic device including a flexible display.
- Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
- Figure 4A shows an example of a plurality of electrical paths between a processor and a flexible display, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 4B shows an example of a plurality of electrical paths between a processor and a flexible display, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 4C shows an example of a plurality of electrical paths between a processor and a flexible display, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 5 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 6 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 7 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 8 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- Figure 9 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
- the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
- a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network.
- the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
- some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
- software e.g., program 140
- the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
- the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
- the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
- a main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
- auxiliary processor 123 e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123
- the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
- co-processor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
- Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
- An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
- artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
- Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.
- the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101.
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
- the display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
- the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
- the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
- audio interface audio interface
- connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images.
- the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.
- the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
- Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
- processor 120 e.g., an application processor
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
- a wireless communication module 192 e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
- the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
- subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
- NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
- the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199).
- the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
- Peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
- other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
- a first side e.g., bottom side
- a designated high frequency band e.g., mmWave band
- a plurality of antennas e.g., array antennas
- peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- signal e.g. commands or data
- commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
- all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
- the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- an electronic device may include a flexible display.
- the flexible display may be inserted into the housing of the electronic device to provide a first state in which at least a portion of the flexible display is rolled into the housing and a second state in which at least a portion of the flexible display is exposed outside the housing of the electronic device.
- the flexible display may provide a first display area in a first state.
- the flexible display In the second state, the flexible display may provide a first display area and a second display area extending from the first display area.
- a processor eg, graphics processing unit (GPU) of an electronic device may display a screen on each of the first display area and the second display area using different electrical paths.
- GPU graphics processing unit
- 2A shows an example of the shape of an electronic device including a flexible display.
- 2B shows an example of the shape of an electronic device including a flexible display.
- Figure 2C shows an example of the shape of an electronic device including a flexible display.
- the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, and a third housing 203.
- the second housing 202 may be slidably coupled to the first housing 201 in direction 281.
- the third housing 203 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 201 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 220.
- the flexible display 220 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first housing 201 and the second housing 202.
- the flexible display 220 may be disposed on a surface formed by the first housing 201 and the second housing 202.
- the flexible display 220 may include a first display area 221 and a second display area 222 extending from the first display area 221.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 can be rolled into the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201. .
- the first display area 221 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside of the first housing 201.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed out of the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the first display area 221 and the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside of the first housing 201.
- the depicted state of the flexible display 220 can be changed from state 291 to state 292 based on the second housing 202 sliding in direction 281 relative to the first housing 201. It can be changed to .
- FIG. 2A an example is shown in which the second housing 202 slides in the direction 281 with respect to the first housing 201, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
- the second housing 202 may slide in a direction opposite to the direction 281 with respect to the first housing 201 .
- the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2B may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, and a third housing 203.
- the second housing 202 may be slidably coupled to the first housing 201 in direction 282.
- the third housing 203 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 201 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 220. Unlike the flexible display 220 shown in FIG. 2A, the flexible display 220 shown in FIG. 2B may be configured to extend in direction 282.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be rolled into the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the first display area 221 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside of the first housing 201.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed out of the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the first display area 221 and the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside of the first housing 201.
- the depicted state of the flexible display 220 can be changed from state 293 to state 294 based on the second housing 202 sliding in direction 282 relative to the first housing 201. It can be changed to .
- the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a third housing 203, and a fourth housing 204.
- the second housing 202 may be slidably coupled to the first housing 201 in direction 283.
- the fourth housing 204 may be slidably coupled to the first housing 201 in direction 284.
- the third housing 203 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 201 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 220.
- the flexible display 220 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the third housing 203.
- the flexible display 220 may be disposed on a surface formed by the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the third housing 203.
- the flexible display 220 includes a first display area 221, a second display area 222 extending from the first display area 221, and a third display area 223 extending from the first display area 221. It can be included.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be rolled into the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the third display area 223 of the flexible display 220 can be rolled into the first housing 201 by the fourth housing 204 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the first display area 221 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside the first housing 201.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed out of the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the third display area 223 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 by the fourth housing 204 sliding relative to the first housing 201.
- the first display area 221, second display area 222, and third display area 223 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside of the first housing 201.
- the shown state of the flexible display 220 is that the second housing 202 slides in the direction 283 with respect to the first housing 201, and the fourth housing 204 slides in the direction 283 with respect to the first housing 201. ) can change from state 295 to state 296 based on sliding in direction 284.
- the flexible display 220 is in a state in which only the second display area 222 of the second display area 222 and the third display area 223 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 and/or the second display area 220 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 201.
- the display area 222 and the third display area 223 only the third display area 223 may be exposed to the outside of the first housing 201.
- the flexible display 220 displays the first display area. At least one screen can be provided using the area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the flexible display 220 displays the first display area 223.
- At least one screen can be provided using the area 221 and the third display area 223.
- the electronic device 200 may include an input device 260.
- the input device 260 may be comprised of at least one input device.
- the input device 260 may include at least one of a keyboard, a touch pad, a power button, a fingerprint recognition circuit, and a click button.
- the input device 260 may be included in the third housing 203.
- the input device 260 may be disposed in at least a portion of the third housing 203.
- Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
- the electronic device 200 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .
- electronic device 200 may correspond to electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the electronic device 200 includes a processor 210, a flexible display 220, a memory 230, an output selection circuit 240, a sensor 250, and/or an input device 260. can do.
- the electronic device 200 includes at least one of a processor 210, a flexible display 220, a memory 230, an output selection circuit 240, a sensor 250, and an input device 260. can do.
- the processor 210, flexible display 220, memory 230, output selection circuit 240, sensor 250, and input device 260 may be omitted depending on the embodiment. .
- the processor 210 is operatively or operably coupled to the flexible display 220, memory 230, output selection circuit 240, sensor 250, and input device 260. It can be coupled with or connected with.
- the processor 210 is operatively coupled or connected to the flexible display 220, the memory 230, the output selection circuit 240, the sensor 250, and the input device 260. This may mean that the flexible display 220, memory 230, output selection circuit 240, sensor 250, and input device 260 can be controlled.
- the flexible display 220, memory 230, output selection circuit 240, sensor 250, and input device 260 may be controlled by the processor 210.
- the processor 210 may be comprised of at least one processor.
- Processor 210 may include at least one processor.
- processor 210 may correspond to processor 120 of FIG. 1 .
- the processor 210 may include hardware components for processing data based on one or more instructions.
- Hardware components for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a central processing unit (CPU), and/or a graphics processing unit (GPU).
- ALU arithmetic and logic unit
- FPGA field programmable gate array
- CPU central processing unit
- GPU graphics processing unit
- the processor 210 may configure at least one screen displayed through the flexible display 220 or an external device.
- the processor 210 may provide a first screen through a first electrical path.
- the processor 210 may provide a second screen through a second electrical path.
- the processor 210 may provide a third screen through a third electrical path.
- the processor 210 may display the first screen within the first display area 221 of the flexible display 220 through the first electrical path.
- the processor 210 may display the second screen within the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 through the second electrical path.
- the processor 210 may provide a third screen to be displayed in the display area of the external device to the external device through a third electrical path.
- the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 220.
- the flexible display 220 may be configured such that at least a portion of the flexible display 220 can be inserted into a housing of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the first housing 201 of FIGS. 2A to 2C) or an electronic device 200. It may be configured to be withdrawn from the housing of the device 200.
- display 420 may correspond to display module 160 of FIG. 1 .
- the flexible display 220 may be deformable.
- the flexible display 220 may provide different display areas depending on the state of the flexible display 220. For example, when the state of the flexible display 220 is the first state, the flexible display 220 may provide the first display area 221. When the state of the flexible display 220 is in the second state, the flexible display 220 may provide a first display area 221 and a second display area extending from the first display area 221.
- a display area in which the flexible display 220 is exposed at its minimum size may be provided.
- a display area where the flexible display 220 is exposed at its maximum size may be provided.
- the display area of the flexible display 220 may be set to the smallest.
- the first state may be a state that provides a viewable area with a minimum size.
- the first state may be a state in which the flexible display 220 provides the first display area 221, which is a display area exposed at the minimum size.
- the first state may be referred to as a slide-in state.
- the display area of the flexible display 220 may be set to the largest.
- the second state may be a state that provides a viewable area with the maximum size.
- the second state may be a state in which the flexible display 220 provides the first display area 221 and the second display area 222, which are display areas exposed at their maximum size.
- the second state may be referred to as a slide out state.
- the flexible display 220 may be set to a third state that is an intermediate state between the first state and the second state. Based on the state of the flexible display 220 being the third state, the flexible display 220 is larger than the size of the first display area 221, and the size of the first display area 221 and the second display area 222 is It is possible to provide a display area that is smaller than the size.
- the electronic device 200 may include a memory 230.
- Memory 230 may be used to store information or data.
- memory 230 may be used to store data about a user.
- memory 230 may correspond to memory 130 of FIG. 1 .
- memory 230 may be a volatile memory unit or units.
- memory 230 may be a non-volatile memory unit or units.
- memory 230 may be another form of computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic or optical disk.
- the processor 210 may store information about the usage history of the electronic device 200 in the memory 230.
- the processor 210 may store information indicating that the user sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state while the electronic device 200 is connected to power.
- the processor 210 may store information indicating that the user sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state while an external electronic device is connected to the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may store information indicating that the user sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state when using the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may store information indicating that the state of the flexible display 220 is set to the second state when the first application is executed in the electronic device 200.
- the electronic device 200 may include an output selection circuit 240.
- the output selection circuit 240 may be comprised of at least one output selection circuit.
- the output selection circuit 240 may be used to change the path through which a signal transmitted from the processor 210 is transmitted.
- the processor 210 may activate or deactivate at least some of the plurality of electrical paths using the output selection circuit 240.
- the processor 210 may use the output selection circuit 240 to activate at least one of the first electrical path and the second electrical path.
- the electronic device 200 may include a sensor 250.
- the sensor 250 can be used to obtain various information.
- the sensor 250 may be used to obtain information about the electronic device 200.
- sensor 530 may correspond to sensor module 176 in FIG. 1 .
- the sensor 250 may be composed of at least one sensor.
- the sensor 250 may include at least one of an acceleration sensor 251 and a gyro sensor 252.
- the acceleration sensor 251 may identify (or measure, detect) the acceleration of the electronic device 200 in three directions: x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.
- the gyro sensor 252 may identify (or measure or detect) the angular velocity of the electronic device 200 in three directions: x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.
- the electronic device 200 may include a motion sensor consisting of an acceleration sensor 251 and a gyro sensor 252.
- the electronic device 200 may include an input device 260.
- the input device 260 may be comprised of at least one input device.
- the input device 260 may include at least one of a keyboard, a touch pad, a power button, a fingerprint recognition circuit, a speaker, a microphone, and a click button.
- input device 260 may further include at least one component.
- At least one component may be included in the electronic device 200 and used to perform various functions.
- at least one component may include a USB connection or a port for charging the battery of the electronic device 200, and/or a port for an audio connection.
- the electronic device 200 may further include various components in addition to those shown in FIG. 3 .
- the electronic device 200 may further include a rechargeable battery and/or a communication circuit for performing wired communication and/or wireless communication with an external device.
- Figure 4A shows an example of a plurality of electrical paths between a processor and a flexible display, according to one embodiment.
- the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4A may correspond to the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2A.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the flexible display 220 through each of a first electrical path and a second electrical path.
- the first electrical path may be composed of path 401.
- the second electrical path may be comprised of a path 402 and a path 403.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the external electronic device 491 through a third electrical path.
- the third electrical path may be comprised of path 402 and path 404.
- the external electronic device 491 may include a display.
- An external electronic device 491 may be used to provide an additional display.
- the external electronic device 491 may be a device including a display (eg, a monitor or TV).
- the flexible display 220 may operate in one of a first state and a second state.
- the first state the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 is rolled into the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201. You can lose.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 is exposed out of the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201. It can be.
- the first electrical path may be used for the first display area 221.
- the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221.
- the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221.
- the processor 210 may activate the first electrical path and deactivate the second electrical path while the flexible display 220 is in the first state.
- the second electrical path may be used for the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may display the second screen provided through the second electrical path within the second display area 222. For example, while the state of the flexible display 220 is in the second state, the processor 210 displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221, and displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path in the first display area 221.
- the second screen provided through the path can be displayed within the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may activate the first electrical path and the second electrical path while the flexible display 220 is in the second state.
- the processor 210 may activate at least one of the second electrical path and the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the processor 210 may display the second screen within the second display area 222 based on activating the second electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the processor 210 may provide the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through the third electrical path based on activating the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241. You can.
- the processor 210 may display the third screen through the external electronic device 491 by providing the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through the third electrical path.
- the processor 210 displays the second screen in the second display area 222 based on activating both the second electrical path and the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241. And, the third screen can be displayed through the external electronic device 491.
- the first electrical path may be used for the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may display the fourth screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 converts the screen provided through the first electrical path from the first screen for the first display area 221 to the first display area 221 and the second display area 222. You can change to the fourth screen.
- the first screen and the fourth screen may have different sizes and/or resolutions. Accordingly, the processor 210 must change the signal transmitted through the first electrical path to provide a fourth screen that is different in size and/or resolution from the first screen. If the signal transmitted through the first electrical path changes, the screen may temporarily blink.
- Figure 4B shows an example of a plurality of electrical paths between a processor and a flexible display, according to one embodiment.
- the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4B may correspond to the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2B.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the flexible display 220 through each of the first and second electrical paths.
- the first electrical path may consist of path 405.
- the second electrical path may be comprised of path 406 and path 407.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the external electronic device 491 through a third electrical path.
- the third electrical path may be comprised of path 406 and path 408.
- the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4B may be configured differently from the electronic device 200 in FIG. 4A only in the positions of the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the second display area 222 may extend from the first display area 221 to the right (depending on the embodiment, to the left).
- the second display area 222 may extend from the first display area 221 toward the top (or bottom direction, depending on the embodiment).
- the processor 210 of the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4B may perform operations that are substantially the same as or similar to those of the processor 210 of the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4A.
- Figure 4C shows an example of a plurality of electrical paths between a processor and a flexible display, according to one embodiment.
- the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4C may correspond to the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2C.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the flexible display 220 through each of a first electrical path, a second electrical path, and a fourth electrical path.
- the first electrical path may consist of path 409.
- the second electrical path may be composed of a path 410 and a path 411.
- the fourth electrical path may be composed of a path 413 and a path 414.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the external electronic device 491 through a third electrical path.
- the third electrical path may be comprised of a path 410 and a path 412.
- the processor 210 may be connected to the external electronic device 492 through a fifth electrical path.
- the fifth electrical path may be composed of a path 413 and a path 415.
- the flexible display 220 may operate in one of a plurality of states.
- the second display area 222 and the third display area 223 of the flexible display 220 have the second housing 202 and the third display area 223 sliding relative to the first housing 201. It can be rolled into the first housing 201 by the housing 203.
- the second display area 222 of the flexible display 220 is held by the second housing 202 and the third housing 203 that slide relative to the first housing 201. 1 Can be exposed outside of the housing 201.
- the third state only the second display area 222 of the second display area 222 and the third display area 223 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside the first housing 201.
- the fourth state only the third display area 223 of the second display area 222 and the third display area 223 of the flexible display 220 may be exposed outside the first housing 201. .
- the first electrical path may be used for the first display area 221.
- the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221.
- the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221.
- the processor 210 may activate the first electrical path and deactivate the second electrical path while the flexible display 220 is in the first state.
- the second electrical path may be used for the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may display the second screen provided through the second electrical path within the second display area 222.
- the fourth electrical path may be used for the third display area 223.
- the processor 210 may display the fourth screen provided through the fourth electrical path within the third display area 223.
- the processor 210 displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221, and displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path in the first display area 221.
- the second screen provided through the path may be displayed within the second display area 222
- the fourth screen provided through the fourth electrical path may be displayed within the third display area 223.
- the processor 210 may activate the first electrical path, the second electrical path, and the fourth electrical path while the flexible display 220 is in the second state.
- the processor 210 may activate at least one of the second electrical path and the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the processor 210 may display the second screen within the second display area 222 based on activating the second electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the processor 210 may provide the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through the third electrical path based on activating the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241. You can.
- the processor 210 may display the third screen through the external electronic device 491 by providing the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through the third electrical path.
- the processor 210 displays the second screen in the second display area 222 based on activating the second electrical path and the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the third screen can be displayed through the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 may activate at least one of the fourth and fifth electrical paths using the second output selection circuit 242.
- the processor 210 may display the fourth screen within the third display area 223 based on activating the fourth electrical path using the second output selection circuit 242.
- the processor 210 may provide the fifth screen to the external electronic device 492 through the fifth electrical path based on activating the fifth electrical path using the second output selection circuit 242. You can.
- the processor 210 may display the fifth screen through the external electronic device 492 by providing the fifth screen to the external electronic device 492 through the fifth electrical path.
- the processor 210 displays the fourth screen in the third display area 223 based on activating both the fourth and fifth electrical paths using the second output selection circuit 242. And, the fifth screen can be displayed through the external electronic device 492.
- the first electrical path may be used for the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may display the sixth screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221 and the second display area 222. While the sixth screen is displayed in the first display area 221 and the second display area 222, the processor 210 displays the fourth screen provided through the fourth electrical path in the third display area 223. It can be displayed in .
- the first electrical path may be used for the first display area 221 and the third display area 223.
- the processor 210 may display the seventh screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221 and the third display area 223. While the seventh screen is displayed within the first display area 221 and the third display area 223, the processor 210 displays the second screen provided through the second electrical path within the second display area 222. It can be displayed in .
- FIGS. 5 to 9 may be explained based on the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4A or 4B. This is for convenience of explanation, and various embodiments according to FIGS. 5 to 9 may also be performed in the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 4C.
- Figure 5 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- the processor 210 may identify whether the state of the flexible display 220 is in the first state. For example, the processor 210 may identify whether the state of the flexible display 220 is the first state among the first state and the second state. For example, the flexible display 220 may operate in one of a first state and a second state.
- the first state may mean a state in which the second display area 222 is rolled into the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding with respect to the first housing 201 .
- the second state may mean a state in which the second display area 222 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 by the second housing 202 sliding relative to the first housing 201 .
- the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221. For example, the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221 based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 is the first state. You can.
- the processor 210 may deactivate the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 is the first state. For example, the processor 210 may identify that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the second state to the first state. The processor 210 may deactivate the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the second state to the first state. The processor 210 may maintain the first electrical path activated based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the second state to the first state.
- the processor 210 uses the first output selection circuit 241 to create a second electrical path for connecting the processor 210 and the flexible display 220 and the processor 210 and the external electronic device 491. ) can activate at least one of the third electrical paths for connecting.
- the processor 210 may deactivate the second electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the processor 210 displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221, and displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path in the first display area 221.
- the second screen provided through the path can be displayed within the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221 based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 is the second state, and , the second screen provided through the second electrical path can be displayed within the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may activate the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 is the second state. For example, the processor 210 may identify that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the first state to the second state. The processor 210 may activate the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the first state to the second state. The processor 210 may maintain the first electrical path activated based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the first state to the second state. For example, the processor 210 may activate the second electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241.
- the processor 210 displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221, and displays the second screen in the first display area 221.
- a second screen provided through an electrical path may be displayed within the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 disables the second electrical path, thereby creating a second screen within the second display area 222. The display can be stopped.
- the processor 210 may not change the resolution of the screen (e.g., the first screen) provided through the first electrical path. . Accordingly, the processor 210 can display the first screen on the first display area 221 without delay even when the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the second state to the first state.
- the processor 210 may display the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221. Based on identifying that the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the first state to the second state, the processor 210 activates the second electrical path to display, within the second display area 222, a second screen. can be displayed. Since the display of the first screen is maintained even when the state of the flexible display 220 changes from the first state to the second state, the processor 210 displays the screen (e.g., the first screen) provided through the first electrical path. The resolution may not be changed.
- the processor 210 displays the first display area 221 in the first display area 221 without delay (e.g., delay for changing resolution).
- One screen can be displayed, and a second screen can be displayed in the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may identify information about the usage history of the electronic device 200 stored in the memory 230.
- the processor 210 operates the flexible display 220 without user input to change the state of the flexible display 220 in order to reduce (or eliminate) the delay based on information about the usage history of the electronic device 200. ) can change the state, or activate (or deactivate) the second electrical path.
- the processor 210 may identify information indicating that the user sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state while the electronic device 200 is connected to power. As an example, the processor 210 sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state based on power being connected to the electronic device 200 and activates the second electrical path to create a second display area ( 222), the second screen can be displayed. As an example, the processor 210 may configure a second screen in advance to be provided through the second electrical path based on the power being connected to the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may identify information indicating that the user sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state while the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200. there is.
- the processor 210 sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state based on the external electronic device 491 being connected to the electronic device 200 and activates the third electrical path,
- the fourth screen can be displayed in the first display area 221 and the second display area 222, and the third screen can be displayed in the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 may pre-configure a second screen to be provided to the external electronic device 491 through a third electrical path based on the external electronic device 491 being connected to the electronic device 200. there is.
- the processor 210 may identify information indicating that the user sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state when using the electronic device 200. For example, based on the user starting to use the electronic device 200, the processor 210 sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state and activates the second electrical path to display the second display. A second screen can be displayed within area 222. As an example, the processor 210 may pre-configure the second screen to be provided through the second electrical path based on the user starting to use the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may identify information indicating that the state of the flexible display 220 is set to the second state. For example, based on the first application being executed, the processor 210 sets the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state and activates the second electrical path, thereby A second screen can be displayed. As an example, the processor 210 may configure a second screen in advance to be provided through a second electrical path based on the execution of the first application.
- the processor 210 may change the state of the flexible display 220 from the second state to the first state based on the end of use of the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may set the state of the flexible display 220 to the first state based on identifying a user input for turning off the electronic device 200 from the user.
- Figure 6 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- the processor 210 sends a signal from the external electronic device 491 including information indicating that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200 to the first output selection circuit. You can receive it using (241). For example, the processor 210 may identify that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200. Based on the external electronic device 491 being connected to the electronic device 200, the external electronic device 491 sends a signal containing information indicating that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200. It can be transmitted to the device 200. The processor 210 may receive a signal including information indicating that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200 from the external electronic device 491 using the first output selection circuit 241. there is.
- the processor 210 may identify that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200 based on the received signal. For example, a signal containing information indicating that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200 may be referred to as a hot plug detection (HPD) signal.
- HPD hot plug detection
- the processor 210 may deactivate the second electrical path and activate the third electrical path. For example, the processor 210 may deactivate the second electrical path and activate the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit 241 based on the received signal. For example, the processor 210 may maintain the first electrical path activated based on the received signal.
- the processor 210 operates to provide a first screen through a first electrical path and provides a second screen through a second electrical path.
- the operation can be stopped.
- the processor 210 may stop providing the first screen while the activated first electrical path is maintained.
- the processor 210 may stop providing the second screen through the second electrical path by deactivating the second electrical path.
- the processor 210 provides the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through the third electrical path, and displays the fourth screen provided through the first electrical path to the first display area 221 and the third screen. 2 Can be displayed within the display area 222.
- the processor 210 provides the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through the third electrical path, based on the second electrical path being deactivated and the third electrical path being activated, and the first electrical path being activated.
- the fourth screen provided through an electrical path can be displayed within the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 stops providing the first screen and then changes the screen provided through the first electrical path from the first screen to the fourth screen. You can change the screen.
- the first screen may be configured based on the first display area 221.
- the fourth screen may be configured based on the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the resolution of the first screen may be distinguished from the resolution of the fourth screen.
- the processor 210 identifies the resolution of the screen to be displayed through the first display area 221 and the second display area 222 based on the sizes of the first display area 221 and the second display area 222. can do.
- the processor 210 may configure the fourth screen based on the identified resolution.
- the processor 210 may provide the fourth screen to the flexible display 220 through the first electrical path.
- the processor 210 may display the fourth screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 stops providing the second screen through the second electrical path and then operates the third electrical path.
- the third screen can be provided to the external electronic device 491.
- the external electronic device 491 may display the third screen using the display of the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 may identify the resolution of the screen to be displayed through the display area of the external electronic device 491 based on the size of the display area of the display of the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 may configure the third screen based on the identified resolution.
- the processor 210 may provide the third screen to the external electronic device 491 through a third electrical path.
- the processor 210 may display the third screen provided through the third electrical path using the display of the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 may configure a third screen to be displayed through the external electronic device 491 based on the external electronic device 491 being connected to the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may configure the third screen in response to the external electronic device 491 being connected to the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may configure the third screen in advance in response to receiving a signal from the external electronic device 491 including information indicating that the external electronic device 491 is connected to the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may store information about the external electronic device 491 in the memory 230 based on the usage history of the electronic device 200.
- the information about the external electronic device 491 may include information about the resolution of the screen displayed in the display area of the display of the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 may configure the third screen in advance based on information about the external electronic device 491.
- the processor 210 can reduce the delay for displaying the third screen using the external electronic device 491 by configuring the third screen before the third electrical path is activated.
- Figure 7 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- the processor 210 may identify one of a first user input and a second user input.
- the processor 210 may identify one of a first user input and a second user input for changing the state of the flexible display 220.
- the processor 210 may identify a first user input for changing the state of the flexible display 220 from the first state to the second state.
- the processor 210 may identify a second user input for changing the state of the flexible display 220 from the second state to the first state.
- the processor 210 may identify whether the electronic device 200 is in a stable state to prevent damage to the flexible display 220.
- the processor 210 may identify operations 720 and 730 to determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a stable state. In FIG. 7 , operations 720 and 730 are shown as being performed sequentially, but they are not limited thereto. Operations 720 and 730 may be performed simultaneously, or operation 730 may be performed before operation 720.
- the processor 210 may perform operations 710 to 730 based on identifying that a protection mode for the electronic device 200 is running.
- the processor 210 may change the state of the flexible display 220 without performing operations 720 to 740 based on identifying that the protection mode for the electronic device 200 is not running.
- the processor 210 may identify a value representing the motion of the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may use the acceleration sensor 251 and/or the gyro sensor 252 to identify a value representing the motion of the electronic device 200.
- the processor 210 may use the acceleration sensor 251 and/or the gyro sensor 252 to identify whether the orientation of the electronic device 200 is horizontal.
- the processor 210 may identify the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203. For example, the processor 210 may identify whether the electronic device 200 is in a stable state by identifying the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203. For example, the processor 210 is configured so that one side of the first housing 201 and one side of the third housing 203 face each other based on the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203. It is possible to determine whether it is done or not. The processor 210 may identify that the electronic device 200 is not in use based on identifying that one side of the first housing 201 and one side of the third housing 203 face each other.
- the processor 210 determines whether the state of the flexible display 220 changes based on the value representing the motion of the electronic device 200 and the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203. You can decide.
- the processor 210 determines that the value for the motion of the electronic device 200 is less than or equal to the reference value, and the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is within the reference range (e.g., 90 degrees or more). and 120 degrees or less), the state of the flexible display 220 can be changed. Based on identifying that the value for the motion of the electronic device 200 is less than or equal to the reference value and that the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is within the reference range, the processor 210 It can be identified that (200) is in a stable state. As an example, the processor 210 may identify that the electronic device 200 is in a stationary state based on identifying that the motion value of the electronic device 200 is less than or equal to a reference value.
- the reference range e.g. 90 degrees or more. and 120 degrees or less
- the processor 210 may identify that the electronic device 200 is in a fixed state based on identifying that the motion value of the electronic device 200 is less than or equal to a reference value. As an example, the processor 210 may identify that the electronic device 200 is in use based on identifying that the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is within a reference range.
- the processor 210 identifies that the value for the motion of the electronic device 200 exceeds the reference value or the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is outside the reference range. Based on this, the state of the flexible display 220 may not be changed. For example, the processor 210 identifies that the value for the motion of the electronic device 200 exceeds the reference value or the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is outside the reference range. Based on this, the first screen displays information for guiding the electronic device 200 to be maintained in a fixed state and to change the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 within the reference range. It can be displayed within the display area 221.
- the processor 210 may identify the value of the motion of the electronic device 200 and the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 based on the first user input. there is. For example, based on identifying that the value for motion is less than or equal to a reference value and that the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is within the reference range, the state of the flexible display 220 is determined. It is possible to change from state 1 to state 2. For example, the processor 210 may operate the flexible display based on identifying that the value for motion exceeds a reference value or that the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is outside the reference range. The state of (220) can be maintained as the first state.
- the processor 210 may identify the value of the motion of the electronic device 200 and the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 based on the second user input. there is. For example, based on identifying that the value for motion is less than or equal to a reference value and that the angle between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 is within the reference range, the state of the flexible display 220 is determined. For example, the processor 210 may change from the second state to the first state when the value for the motion of the electronic device 200 exceeds the reference value or when the space between the first housing 201 and the third housing 203 Based on identifying that the angle of is outside the reference range, the state of the flexible display 220 may be maintained in the second state.
- the processor 210 may identify the angle between the flexible display 220 and the ground using the acceleration sensor 251 and/or the gyro sensor 252.
- the processor 210 may identify that the electronic device 200 is in a stable state based on identifying that the angle between the flexible display 220 and the ground is within a reference range. For example, the processor 210 may identify whether the angle between the flexible display 220 and the ground is within a reference range based on the first user input.
- the processor 210 may change the state of the flexible display 220 from the first state to the second state based on identifying that the angle between the flexible display 220 and the ground is within a reference range.
- the processor 210 may identify whether the angle between the flexible display 220 and the ground is within a reference range based on the second user input.
- the processor 210 may change the state of the flexible display 220 from the second state to the first state based on identifying that the angle between the flexible display 220 and the ground is within a reference range.
- Figure 8 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- the processor 210 may identify that the report mode is running.
- the report mode may refer to a mode in which the user of the electronic device 200 can view the screen on which he or she is working (for example, the screen on which he or she is working within a document work application) at the same actual size.
- the processor 210 uses the flexible display 220 set to the second state to display the fourth screen provided through the first electrical path and related to the report mode to the first display area 221 and the second display area 221. It can be displayed within the display area 222.
- the processor 210 uses the flexible display 220 set to the second state to display a fourth screen provided through the first electrical path and related to the report mode. It can be displayed within the first display area 221 and the second display area 222.
- the processor 210 may set the state of the flexible display 220 to the second state based on the report mode being executed. For example, the processor 210 may change the state of the flexible display 220 from the first state to the second state based on the report mode being executed. After the state of the flexible display 220 is changed from the first state to the second state, the processor 210 displays the fourth screen related to the report mode within the first display area 221 and the second display area 222. can do.
- the fourth screen may include an area of a predefined size.
- the predefined size may correspond to the size of paper (e.g. A4 paper) used for document work.
- the processor 210 is a device for representing an area of a predefined size so that the user of the electronic device 200 can view the screen on which he or she is working (for example, the screen on which he or she is working within a document work application) at the same actual size. 4 screens can be displayed.
- the processor 1110 may identify that a predefined application is being executed.
- predefined applications may include applications for document work and applications for presentations.
- the predefined application may include an application for performing document work within an area representing a predefined size of paper (eg, A4 paper).
- the processor 1110 may display the fourth screen in an overlapping manner on the fifth screen related to a predefined application.
- the fifth screen may be displayed below the fourth screen.
- the processor 210 may display the fourth screen in an overlapping manner on the fifth screen, and then display the size of the paper displayed within the predefined application according to the area of the predefined size.
- the processor 210 may adjust the magnification of the paper displayed within the predefined application to fit the size of the paper displayed within the predefined application to an area of the predefined size.
- the processor 210 can change the DPI, the toolbar area for a predefined application, and the horizontal/vertical mode to display the size of the paper displayed within the predefined application to fit the area of the predefined size. there is.
- the processor 210 may display a visual object on the fourth screen for the user to change an area of a predefined size displayed on the fourth screen.
- Figure 9 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
- the processor 210 may identify that the report mode is being executed. Based on the report mode being executed, the processor 210 displays the fourth screen 910 provided through the first electrical path and related to the report mode using the flexible display 220 set to the second state. It can be displayed within the display area 221 and the second display area 222. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the state of the flexible display 220 from the first state to the second state based on identifying that the report mode is being executed.
- the fourth screen 910 may include an area 920 corresponding to a predefined size.
- the predefined size may correspond to the size of paper for document work.
- the predefined size may correspond to the size of A4 paper.
- Area 920 may correspond to A4 paper.
- the fourth screen 910 may be displayed overlapping a fifth screen (not shown) related to a predefined application.
- the processor 1110 may display the size of paper displayed within a fifth screen (not shown) related to a predefined application to fit an area of a predefined size.
- the above-described embodiment is shown as being performed in the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2B or 4B, but is not limited thereto.
- the above-described embodiment may be performed in the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2A or 4A, and the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 2C or 4C.
- an electronic device e.g., electronic device 200
- a first housing e.g., first housing 201
- a second housing e.g., slidingly coupled to the first housing
- It includes a second housing 202), a first display area (e.g., first display area 221), and a second display area (e.g., second display area 222) extending from the first display area.
- a first state in which the second display area is rolled into the first housing by the second housing sliding with respect to the first housing and the second housing in which the second display area is sliding with respect to the first housing.
- a flexible display e.g., flexible display 220
- a processor connected to the flexible display through each of a first electrical path and a second electrical path (
- the processor may be set to display a first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area, based on the flexible display in the first state.
- the processor displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area based on the flexible display in the second state, and displays the first screen provided through the second electrical path in the first display area. It may be set to display two screens within the second display area.
- the processor may be set to identify that the state of the flexible display changes from the first state to the second state.
- the processor may be configured to activate the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display changes from the first state to the second state.
- the processor may be set to identify that the state of the flexible display changes from the second state to the first state.
- the processor may be configured to deactivate the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display changes from the second state to the first state.
- the electronic device may include a first output selection circuit (eg, the first output selection circuit 241).
- the first output selection circuit may include at least one of the second electrical path for connecting the processor and the flexible display and the third electrical path for connecting the processor and an external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device 491). Can be used to activate one.
- the processor may be set to configure a third screen to be displayed through the external electronic device in response to identifying that the external electronic device is connected.
- the processor may be set to provide the third screen to the external electronic device through the third electrical path based on activating the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit.
- the processor is based on receiving a signal including information indicating that the external electronic device is connected to the electronic device from the external electronic device using the first output selection circuit, It can be set to identify that an external electronic device is connected.
- the processor may be set to deactivate the second electrical path and activate the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit, based on the signal.
- the processor based on identifying that the external electronic device is connected, the processor provides the first screen through the first electrical path and provides the second screen through the second electrical path. It can be set to stop the operation provided through.
- the processor may be set to display a fourth screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area and the second display area after the operation is stopped.
- the processor is set to identify the resolution of the screen to be displayed through the first display area and the second display area based on the sizes of the first display area and the second display area. You can.
- the processor may be set to configure the fourth screen based on the identified resolution.
- the processor It may be set to provide the fourth screen to the flexible display through the first electrical path.
- the electronic device is rotatably coupled to the first housing and includes at least one input device (e.g., at least one input device 260) for receiving a user input.
- 3 housing e.g., third housing 203
- a fourth housing e.g., fourth housing 204 slidably coupled to the first housing in a direction opposite to the direction in which the second housing slides.
- the flexible display may include a third display area that is rolled in to the first housing or exposed to the outside of the first housing based on the fourth housing sliding relative to the first housing.
- the processor may be connected to the flexible display through a fourth electrical path used to provide a fourth screen within the third display area.
- the electronic device may include a second output selection circuit (eg, the second output selection circuit 242) that is distinct from the first output selection circuit.
- the second output selection circuit may be used to activate one of the fourth electrical path for connecting the processor and the flexible display and the fifth electrical path for connecting the processor and another external electronic device.
- the electronic device includes a third housing rotatably coupled to the first housing and including at least one input device for receiving a user input, an acceleration sensor (e.g., an acceleration sensor 251 )), and a gyro sensor (e.g., gyro sensor 252).
- the processor may be set to identify a first user input for changing the state of the flexible display from the first state to the second state.
- the processor may be set to identify a value representing the motion of the electronic device using the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor based on the first user input.
- the processor may be set to identify the angle between the first housing and the third housing based on the first user input.
- the processor sets the state of the flexible display to the first state based on identifying that the motion value of the electronic device is less than or equal to a reference value and that the angle between the first housing and the third housing is within a reference range. It can be set to change to the second state from.
- the processor determines that the value for the motion of the electronic device exceeds the reference value and that the angle between the first housing and the third housing is outside the reference range. , may be set to maintain the state of the flexible display in the first state.
- the processor maintains the electronic device in a fixed state and displays a screen displaying information for guiding changing the angle between the first housing and the third housing within the reference range. It can be set to display within the first display area.
- the processor may be set to identify a second user input for changing the state of the flexible display from the second state to the first state.
- the processor may be set to identify a value representing the motion of the electronic device using the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor based on the second user input.
- the processor may be set to identify the angle between the first housing and the third housing based on the second user input.
- the processor converts the state of the flexible display into the second state based on identifying that the motion value of the electronic device is less than or equal to a reference value and that the angle between the first housing and the third housing is within a reference range. It can be set to change to the first state from.
- the processor may be configured to identify that a report mode is being executed.
- the processor displays a fourth screen provided through the first electrical path and related to the report mode using the flexible display set to the second state based on the report mode being executed. area and may be set to be displayed within the second display area.
- a method of an electronic device displays the state of a flexible display (e.g., flexible display 220) in a first display area (e.g., first display area 221). and a second display area (e.g., second display area 222) extending from the first display area, wherein the second display area is connected to the first housing (e.g., first housing 201) of the electronic device. ), a first state rolled into the first housing by the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202) of the electronic device sliding relative to the first housing, and the second display area being slid relative to the first housing. It may include an operation of identifying one of the second states exposed outside the first housing by the second housing.
- the method may include displaying a first screen provided through a first electrical path within the first display area, based on the flexible display in the first state.
- the method displays the first screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area, based on the flexible display in the second state, and displays the second screen provided through the second electrical path. It may include displaying a screen within the second display area.
- the method may include identifying that the state of the flexible display changes from the first state to the second state.
- the method may include activating the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display changes from the first state to the second state.
- the method may include identifying that the state of the flexible display changes from the second state to the first state.
- the method may include deactivating the second electrical path based on identifying that the state of the flexible display changes from the second state to the first state.
- the method includes sending a signal including information indicating that the external electronic device is connected to the electronic device from an external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device 491) to the first output of the electronic device. It may include an operation of identifying that the external electronic device is connected based on reception using a selection circuit (e.g., the first output selection circuit 241). The method may include deactivating the second electrical path and activating the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit, based on the signal.
- an external electronic device e.g., external electronic device 491
- the method may include deactivating the second electrical path and activating the third electrical path using the first output selection circuit, based on the signal.
- the method includes providing the first screen through the first electrical path and providing the second screen through the second electrical path based on identifying that the external electronic device is connected. It may include actions that stop the actions provided through.
- the method may include an operation of displaying a fourth screen provided through the first electrical path within the first display area and the second display area after the operation is stopped.
- the processor may display a screen on the second display area of the flexible display based on the second display area being exposed to the outside.
- the processor can expand the flexible display to provide a larger screen.
- the processor may display the first screen in the first display area and the second screen in the second display area, thereby not changing the resolution of the screen output from the processor. Accordingly, the processor can display the first display area and the second display area without delay (eg, screen flickering). By providing the first screen through a first electrical path and the second screen through a second electrical path.
- the processor can provide expanded screens without changing the OS structure or framework.
- Electronic devices may be of various types.
- Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances.
- Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
- first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as importance or order) is not limited.
- One (e.g. first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g. second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
- a processor e.g., processor 120
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
- a storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
- Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers.
- a computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store), or on two user devices (e.g. : Smartphones) can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly or online.
- a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
- an application store e.g. Play Store
- two user devices e.g. : Smartphones
- at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
- each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is.
- one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- multiple components eg, modules or programs
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,제1 하우징;상기 제1 하우징에 대해 슬라이딩 가능하게 결합되는 제2 하우징;제1 표시 영역 및 상기 제1 표시 영역으로부터 연장된 제2 표시 영역을 포함하고, 상기 제2 표시 영역이 상기 제1 하우징에 대하여 슬라이드 되는 상기 제2 하우징에 의해 상기 제1 하우징 안으로 말려진 제1 상태 및 상기 제2 표시 영역이 상기 제1 하우징에 대하여 슬라이드 되는 상기 제2 하우징에 의해 상기 제1 하우징 밖으로 노출된 제2 상태를 제공하는 플렉서블(flexible) 디스플레이; 및상기 플렉서블 디스플레이와 제1 전기적 경로 및 제2 전기적 경로 각각을 통해 연결된 프로세서를 포함하되, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1 상태 내의 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이에 기반하여, 상기 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 제1 화면을 상기 제1 표시 영역 내에서 표시하고,상기 제2 상태 내의 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이에 기반하여, 상기 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 상기 제1 화면을 상기 제1 표시 영역 내에서 표시하고, 상기 제2 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 제2 화면을 상기 제2 표시 영역 내에서 표시하도록, 설정된전자 장치.
- 제1 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태가 상기 제1 상태로부터 상기 제2 상태로 변경됨을 식별하고,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태가 상기 제1 상태로부터 상기 제2 상태로 변경됨을 식별하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 제2 전기적 경로를 활성화하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제1 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태가 상기 제2 상태로부터 상기 제1 상태로 변경됨을 식별하고,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태가 상기 제2 상태로부터 상기 제1 상태로 변경됨을 식별하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 제2 전기적 경로를 비활성화하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제1 항에 있어서,제1 출력 선택 회로를 더 포함하고,상기 제1 출력 선택 회로는,상기 프로세서와 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이를 연결하기 위한 상기 제2 전기적 경로 및 상기 프로세서와 외부 전자 장치를 연결하기 위한 제3 전기적 경로 중 적어도 하나를 활성화하기 위해 사용되는전자 장치.
- 제4 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 외부 전자 장치가 연결됨을 식별하는 것에 응답하여, 상기 외부 전자 장치를 통해 표시될 제3 화면을 구성하고,상기 제1 출력 선택 회로를 이용하여 상기 제3 전기적 경로를 활성화하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 제3 화면을 상기 제3 전기적 경로를 통해 상기 외부 전자 장치에게 제공하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제4 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 외부 전자 장치로부터 상기 외부 전자 장치가 상기 전자 장치에 연결됨을 지시하는 정보를 포함하는 신호를 상기 제1 출력 선택 회로를 이용하여 수신하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 외부 전자 장치가 연결됨을 식별하고,상기 신호에 기반하여, 상기 제1 출력 선택 회로를 이용하여, 상기 제2 전기적 경로를 비활성화 하고, 상기 제3 전기적 경로를 활성화하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제6 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 외부 전자 장치가 연결됨을 식별하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 제1 화면을 상기 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 제공하는 동작 및 상기 제2 화면을 상기 제2 전기적 경로를 통해 제공하는 동작을 중단하고,상기 동작이 중단된 후, 상기 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 제4 화면을 상기 제1 표시 영역 및 상기 제2 표시 영역 내에서 표시하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제7 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 제1 표시 영역 및 상기 제2 표시 영역의 크기에 기반하여, 상기 제1 표시 영역 및 상기 제2 표시 영역을 통해 표시될 화면의 해상도를 식별하고,상기 식별된 해상도에 기반하여, 상기 제4 화면을 구성하고,상기 제4 화면을 상기 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이에 제공하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제4 항에 있어서,상기 제1 하우징에 대해 회전 가능하게 결합되고, 사용자 입력을 수신하기 위한 적어도 하나의 입력 장치를 포함하는 제3 하우징; 및상기 제1 하우징에 대해 상기 제2 하우징이 슬라이딩 되는 방향과 반대인 방향으로 슬라이딩 가능하게 결합되는 제4 하우징을 더 포함하고,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이는,상기 제4 하우징이 상기 제1 하우징에 대해 슬라이딩 되는 것에 기반하여, 상기 제1 하우징에 안으로 말려지거나 상기 제1 하우징 밖으로 노출되는 제3 표시 영역을 더 포함하고,상기 프로세서는,상기 제3 표시 영역 내에서 제4 화면을 제공하기 위해 이용되는 제4 전기적 경로를 통해 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이와 연결되는전자 장치.
- 제9 항에 있어서,상기 제1 출력 선택 회로와 구별되는 제2 출력 선택 회로를 더 포함하고,상기 제2 출력 선택 회로는,상기 프로세서와 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이를 연결하기 위한 상기 제4 전기적 경로 및 상기 프로세서와 다른 외부 전자 장치를 연결하기 위한 제5 전기적 경로 중 하나를 활성화하기 위해 사용되는전자 장치.
- 제1 항에 있어서,상기 제1 하우징에 대해 회전 가능하게 결합되고, 사용자 입력을 수신하기 위한 적어도 하나의 입력 장치를 포함하는 제3 하우징;가속도 센서; 및자이로 센서를 더 포함하고,상기 프로세서는,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태를 상기 제1 상태로부터 상기 제2 상태로 변경하기 위한 제1 사용자 입력을 식별하고,상기 제1 사용자 입력에 기반하여, 상기 가속도 센서 및 상기 자이로 센서를 이용하여, 상기 전자 장치의 모션을 나타내는 값을 식별하고,상기 제1 사용자 입력에 기반하여, 상기 제1 하우징 및 상기 제3 하우징 사이의 각도를 식별하고,상기 전자 장치의 모션에 대한 값이 기준 값 이하이고, 상기 제1 하우징 및 상기 제3 하우징 사이의 각도가 기준 범위 내임 식별하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태를 상기 제1 상태로부터 상기 제2 상태로 변경하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제11 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 전자 장치의 모션에 대한 값이 상기 기준 값을 초과하고, 상기 제1 하우징 및 상기 제3 하우징 사이의 각도가 상기 기준 범위를 벗어남을 식별하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태를 상기 제1 상태로 유지하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제12 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 전자 장치를 고정된 상태로 유지하고, 상기 제1 하우징 및 상기 제3 하우징 사이의 각도를 상기 기준 범위 내로 변경할 것을 가이드하기 위한 정보를 나타내는 화면을, 상기 제1 표시 영역 내에서, 표시하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 제11 항에 있어서, 상기 프로세서는,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태를 상기 제2 상태로부터 상기 제1 상태로 변경하기 위한 제2 사용자 입력을 식별하고,상기 제2 사용자 입력에 기반하여, 상기 가속도 센서 및 상기 자이로 센서를 이용하여, 상기 전자 장치의 모션을 나타내는 값을 식별하고,상기 제2 사용자 입력에 기반하여, 상기 제1 하우징 및 상기 제3 하우징 사이의 각도를 식별하고,상기 전자 장치의 모션에 대한 값이 기준 값 이하이고, 상기 제1 하우징 및 상기 제3 하우징 사이의 각도가 기준 범위 내임 식별하는 것에 기반하여, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태를 상기 제2 상태로부터 상기 제1 상태로 변경하도록 더 설정된전자 장치.
- 전자 장치의 방법에 있어서,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상태를 제1 표시 영역 및 상기 제1 표시 영역으로부터 연장된 제2 표시 영역을 포함하고, 상기 제2 표시 영역이 상기 전자 장치의 제1 하우징에 대하여 슬라이드 되는 상기 전자 장치의 제2 하우징에 의해 상기 제1 하우징 안으로 말려진 제1 상태, 및 상기 제2 표시 영역이 상기 제1 하우징에 대하여 슬라이드 되는 상기 제2 하우징에 의해 상기 제1 하우징 밖으로 노출된 제2 상태 중 하나로 식별하는 동작;상기 제1 상태 내의 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이에 기반하여, 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 제1 화면을 상기 제1 표시 영역 내에서 표시하는 동작; 및상기 제2 상태 내의 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이에 기반하여, 상기 제1 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 상기 제1 화면을 상기 제1 표시 영역 내에서 표시하고, 제2 전기적 경로를 통해 제공되는 제2 화면을 상기 제2 표시 영역 내에서 표시하는 동작을 포함하는방법.
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