WO2025211639A1 - Foldable electronic device and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method by which a foldable electronic device displays content, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, may comprise the operations of: identifying that the foldable electronic device is changed from a first state to a second state while first content is displayed on a first display; detecting a touch input in a predetermined region of a second display adjacent to the edge of a first housing portion while the foldable electronic device is in the second state; after the touch input in the predetermined region is detected, identifying that the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to a third state; and, in response to the foldable electronic device being changed to the second state, displaying, in a third display region of the second display, a list of items related to display attributes of second content to be displayed on the second display when the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to the third state.

Description

Foldable electronic device and method of operation thereof

The present disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device and an operating method thereof.

As demand for portable electronic devices grows, various forms of electronic devices are being developed to meet user needs. For example, beyond the typical bar-shaped electronic devices, foldable electronic devices are being developed that incorporate multiple housings and can be folded by the user. Foldable electronic devices incorporate flexible displays, providing users with a large screen size when unfolded, and can be carried when folded, offering enhanced portability.

The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device may include a housing including a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a third housing portion, and may include a first hinge assembly rotatably connecting the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and may include a second hinge assembly rotatably connecting the second housing portion and the third housing portion, and may include a first display disposed on a rear surface of at least one of the first housing portion, the second housing portion, or the third housing portion, and may include a second display disposed across the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion, and the second display may include a first display area located on a front surface of the first housing portion, a second display area located on a front surface of the second housing portion, and a third display area located on a front surface of the third housing portion, and the second display may be foldable by the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, and may include a memory storing instructions, and may include at least one A foldable electronic device may include a processor, and the instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to display first content on the first display while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, wherein the first state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by a first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device is unfolded by a second hinge assembly, and while displaying the first content on the first display, the foldable electronic device may be able to identify that the foldable electronic device is changed from the first state to a second state, and the second state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly, and when the foldable electronic device is changed to the second state, a list of items related to display properties of second content to be displayed on the second display when the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to a third state may be displayed on the third display area of the second display. , and the third state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

A method for displaying content in a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an operation of displaying first content on a first display while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, wherein the first state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by a first hinge assembly and folded by a second hinge assembly, and an operation of identifying that the foldable electronic device is changed from the first state to a second state while displaying the first content on the first display, wherein the second state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and unfolded by the second hinge assembly, and as the foldable electronic device is changed to the second state, displaying a list of items related to display properties of second content to be displayed on the second display when the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to a third state on the third display area of the second display. The third state of the foldable electronic device may include a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating the structure of an electronic device that can be folded by a plurality of hinge assemblies according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an example in which content displayed on a display changes according to an item selected by a user's touch on the display in a situation in which an electronic device is unfolded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a second display sequentially unfolded by a plurality of hinge assemblies according to one embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an example in which a user's touch input is detected while the state of an electronic device is changed according to one embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display content as the state of the electronic device changes, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display second content in at least one of the split areas of a split second display based on an item selected by a touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to detect a touch input for a list of items related to display properties of a second content when the electronic device is in a second state, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display third content together with second content on a second display according to one embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an example in which an electronic device displays content differently on a second display depending on an item selected by a touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen for setting an area in which second content is to be displayed, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying content on a second display as the state of an electronic device changes, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a list of items for selecting a split ratio of a second display is displayed according to one embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display second content according to a screen display version determined based on an item selected by a touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an example of a list of screen display versions displayed in a given area according to one embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an example in which different screen display versions of second content are displayed depending on an item selected by touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display sub-content of first content based on an item selected by touch input according to one embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an electronic device displays sub-content corresponding to an item identified based on the location of a touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining an example of displaying sub-content according to the position of a touch input for a list of sub-contents when the first content is an electronic book, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display content as an unfolded second display is folded according to one embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to determine content to be displayed on a first display based on the location of a detected touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to determine content to display based on the location of a detected touch input and additional actions, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display content in a version corresponding to a screen display version identified based on the location of a detected touch input, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2301) within a network environment (2500) according to various embodiments.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating interactions between functional components of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

A method for displaying content in a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an operation of displaying first content on a first display while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, wherein the first state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by a first hinge assembly and folded by a second hinge assembly, and an operation of identifying that the foldable electronic device is changed from the first state to a second state while displaying the first content on the first display, wherein the second state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and unfolded by the second hinge assembly, and as the foldable electronic device is changed to the second state, displaying a list of items related to display properties of second content to be displayed on the second display when the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to a third state on the third display area of the second display. The third state of the foldable electronic device may include a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

In one embodiment, in a method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device, a list of items may be displayed on an area adjacent to an edge of the first housing portion on the third display area. In one embodiment, in a method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device, the method may include an operation of detecting a touch input for the list of items while the foldable electronic device is in the second state, an operation of detecting that the state of the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to the third state after the touch input for the list of items is detected, an operation of determining a display property of the second content to be displayed on the second display while the foldable electronic device is in the third state based on an item selected by the touch input, and an operation of displaying the second content on at least a portion of the second display in the third state according to the determined display property.

In a method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the items may correspond to screen split ratios of the second display. The operation of determining at least a portion of an entire area of the second display may include selecting one area among display areas divided by a screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item from the entire area of the second display, and the operation of displaying the second content may include displaying the second content within the selected display area.

In a method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the second content may be the same content as the first content.

In a method of displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the second content may be different from the first content.

A method of displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of displaying a list of a plurality of applications within another area among the display areas divided by a screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item, and an operation of displaying an execution screen of an application selected from the list of the plurality of applications within the other area.

A method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of determining a screen display version of the second content based on an item selected by the touch input, and the operation of displaying the second content may be displaying the second content in the determined screen display version.

In a method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the items may correspond to screen display versions of the second content. The screen display version of the second content may be different from the screen display version of the first content. The screen display version of the second content may be identical to the screen display version of the first content.

A method for displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of identifying one of sub-contents within the first content based on an item selected by the touch input. The operation of displaying the second content may be displaying the identified sub-content.

In a method of displaying content by a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the items may represent the sub-contents included in the first content.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device may include a housing including a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a third housing portion, and may include a first hinge assembly rotatably connecting the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and may include a second hinge assembly rotatably connecting the second housing portion and the third housing portion, and may include a first display disposed on a rear surface of at least one of the first housing portion, the second housing portion, or the third housing portion, and may include a second display disposed across the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion, and the second display may include a first display area located on a front surface of the first housing portion, a second display area located on a front surface of the second housing portion, and a third display area located on a front surface of the third housing portion, and the second display may be foldable by the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, and may include a memory storing instructions, and may include at least one A foldable electronic device may include a processor, and the instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to display first content on the first display while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, wherein the first state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by a first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device is unfolded by a second hinge assembly, and while displaying the first content on the first display, the foldable electronic device may be able to identify that the foldable electronic device is changed from the first state to a second state, and the second state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly, and when the foldable electronic device is changed to the second state, a list of items related to display properties of second content to be displayed on the second display when the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to a third state may be displayed on the third display area of the second display. , and the third state of the foldable electronic device may be a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

In one embodiment, in a foldable electronic device, the list of items may be displayed on the third display area, in an area adjacent to an edge of the first housing portion, and the instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to detect a touch input for the list of items while the foldable electronic device is in the second state, to identify that the state of the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to the third state after the touch input for the list of items is detected, to determine a display property of the second content to be displayed on the second display while the foldable electronic device is in the third state based on an item selected by the touch input, and to display the second content on at least a portion of the area of the second display in the third state according to the determined display property.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the items may correspond to screen split ratios of the second display, and the commands may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to select one area among display areas divided by the screen split ratio corresponding to the identified item from the entire area of the second display, and to display the second content within the selected display area.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the second content may be the same content as the first content. In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the second content may be different content from the first content.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the commands may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to display a list of a plurality of applications within another area among the display areas divided by a screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item, and to display an execution screen of an application selected from the list of the plurality of applications within the another area.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to determine a screen display version of the second content based on an item selected by the touch input, and the operation of displaying the second content may be to display the second content in the determined screen display version.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the items may correspond to screen display versions of the second content.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the screen display version of the second content may be different from the screen display version of the first content.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the screen display version of the second content may be the same as the screen display version of the first content.

In one embodiment, in a foldable electronic device, the instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the foldable electronic device to identify one of the sub-contents within the first content based on an item selected by the touch input. The operation of displaying the second content may be displaying the identified sub-content.

In a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the items may represent the sub-contents included in the first content.

In this document, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device that can be folded by a plurality of hinge assemblies.

In this document, the second display may be a flexible display that is arranged toward the front of the electronic device and can be folded by a plurality of hinge assemblies.

In this document, the first display may be a display positioned toward the rear of the electronic device.

In this document, the first state of the electronic device may be a state in which the electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is folded by the second hinge assembly. When the electronic device is in the first state, the second display may be folded by the first hinge assembly and the second display may be folded by the second hinge assembly.

In this document, the second state of the electronic device may be a state in which the electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and unfolded by the second hinge assembly. When the electronic device is in the second state, the second display may be folded by the first hinge assembly and unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

In this document, the third state of the electronic device may be a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly. When the electronic device is in the third state, the second display may be unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the second display may be unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

In this document, the first content may be content displayed on at least a portion of the first display.

In this document, the second content may be content displayed on at least a portion of the second display. The second content may be, for example, content identical to the first content, content related to the first content, or content different from the first content.

In this document, the third content may be content displayed in another area of the second display when the second content is displayed in some area of the second display. The third content may be content different from the second content.

FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating the structure of an electronic device that can be folded by a plurality of hinge assemblies according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100, 2301) may include a housing (110), a second display (120), a first display (130), a first hinge assembly (151), a second hinge assembly (152), and a camera (141, 142).

According to one embodiment, the housing (110) may include a first housing portion (111), a second housing portion (112), and a third housing portion (113). The first housing portion (111) may be rotatably connected to the second housing portion (112) by a first hinge assembly (151). The third housing portion (113) may be rotatably connected to the second housing portion (112) by a second hinge assembly (152). The electronic device (100, 2301) may be folded or unfolded by rotating the first housing portion (111), the second housing portion (112), or the third housing portion (113) by the first hinge assembly (151) or the second hinge assembly (152). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can be folded by the first hinge assembly (151) as the first housing portion (111) is rotated to approach the second housing portion (112) by the first hinge assembly (151). Thereafter, the electronic device (100, 2301) can be folded by the second hinge assembly (152) as the third housing portion (113) is rotated to approach the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) by the second hinge assembly (152). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can be unfolded by the second hinge assembly (152) as the third housing portion (113) is rotated away from the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) by the second hinge assembly. Thereafter, as the first housing portion (111) is rotated away from the second housing portion (112) by the first hinge assembly (151), the electronic device (100, 2301) can be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (151).

According to one embodiment, the second display (120) may be disposed on one side of the housing (110). The second display (120) may be disposed across one side of the first housing portion (111), one side of the second housing portion (112), and one side of the third housing portion (113). For example, the first display area (121) may be disposed on one side of the first housing portion (111), the second display area (122) may be disposed on one side of the second housing portion (112), and the third display area (123) may be disposed on one side of the third housing portion (113). For example, a first display area (121) may be arranged on the front side of a first housing portion (111), a second display area (122) may be arranged on the front side of a second housing portion (112), and a third display area (123) may be arranged on the front side of a third housing portion (113). For example, a first display area (121) may be arranged on the front side of a first housing portion (111), a second display area (122) may be arranged on the front side of a second housing portion (112), and a third display area (123) may be arranged on the front side of a third housing portion (113). According to one embodiment, the second display (120) may be a flexible display. The second display (120) may be folded or unfolded by at least one of the first hinge assembly (151) and the second hinge assembly (152). For example, the second display (120) can be folded by the first hinge assembly (151) when the first housing portion (111) is rotated to approach the second housing portion (112) through the first hinge assembly (151). For example, the second display (120) can be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (151) when the first housing portion (111) is rotated away from the second housing portion (112) through the first hinge assembly (151). For example, the second display (120) can be folded by the second hinge assembly (152) when the third housing portion (113) is rotated to approach the second housing portion (112) through the second hinge assembly (152). For example, the second display (120) can be unfolded by the second hinge assembly (152) by rotating the third housing portion (113) away from the second housing portion (112) via the second hinge assembly (152).

According to one embodiment, the first display (130) may be disposed on the other side of the second housing portion (112). For example, the first display (130) may be disposed on the other side of the outer surface of the second housing portion (112) from the side where the second display (120) is disposed. For example, the second display (120) may be disposed on the front side of the housing (110), in which case the first display (130) may be disposed on the rear side of the housing (110). For example, the second display (120) may be disposed on the front surface of the housing (110), in which case the first display (130) may be disposed on the rear surface of the housing (110). For example, a first display area (121) may be arranged on the front side of a first housing portion (111), a second display area (122) may be arranged on the front side of a second housing portion (112), and a third display area (123) may be arranged on the front side of a third housing portion (113). In this case, the first display (130) may be arranged on the rear side of the second housing portion (112). For example, a first display area (121) may be arranged on the front side of a first housing portion (111), a second display area (122) may be arranged on the front side of a second housing portion (112), and a third display area (123) may be arranged on the front side of a third housing portion (113). In this case, the first display (130) may be arranged on the rear side of the second housing portion (112).

According to one embodiment, hinge assemblies (251, 252) may be positioned on the side portion of the second housing portion (112). For example, a first hinge assembly (151) that couples the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) may be positioned on one side of the second housing portion (112), and a second hinge assembly (152) that couples the third housing portion (113) and the second housing portion (112) may be positioned on the other side of the second housing portion (112). By the first hinge assembly (151) and the second hinge assembly (152), the first housing portion (111) and the third housing portion (113) may be sequentially rotated. According to one embodiment, the rotational radius of the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) rotated by the first hinge assembly (151) may be formed to be smaller than the rotational radius of the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) rotated by the second hinge assembly (152). For example, the first hinge assembly (151) may include a plate wider than the plate of the second hinge assembly (152).

According to one embodiment, the camera (141) may be disposed on one side of the third housing portion (113). For example, the camera (141) may be disposed on the other side of the third housing portion (113) from the side where the second display (120) is disposed. There may be a plurality of cameras (141). For example, the camera (141) may include, but is not limited to, a first camera having a wide-angle field of view, a second camera having a standard field of view, and a third camera having a telephoto field of view. In addition, for example, the position at which the camera (141) is disposed is not limited to the third housing portion (113).

In one embodiment, the camera (142) may be positioned on one side of the second housing portion (112). For example, the camera (142) may be positioned on the other side of the second housing portion (112) on which the second display (120) is positioned. For example, the camera (142) may be positioned to overlap at least a portion of the first display (130).

In one embodiment, the button (160) may be positioned on the third housing portion (113). For example, the button (160) may be positioned on the opposite side of the third housing portion (113) to the side where the second hinge assembly (152) is coupled. By positioning the button (160) on the third housing portion (113), the hand pressing the button (160) is the same regardless of whether the electronic device is folded or unfolded, so that the operating method can be consistent. The button (160) can receive user input regarding a function to be performed by the electronic device (100, 2301).

FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an example in which content displayed on a display changes according to an item selected by a user's touch on the display in a situation in which an electronic device is unfolded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (100, 2301) includes a first display (130) and a second display (120), and the second display (120) can be folded by a plurality of hinge assemblies.

According to one embodiment, the first state (210) of the electronic device (100, 2301) may be a state in which the second display (120) is folded by the first hinge assembly (151) and the second display (120) is folded by the second hinge assembly (152). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (100, 2301) so that the first display (130) may be visible to the user when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the first state (210).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display first content (211) through the first display (130) when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the first state (210). The first content (211) can be content displayed on the first display (130).

In one embodiment, while the electronic device (100, 2301) is in a first state (210), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display first content (211) through the first display (130). While the first content (211) is being displayed, the electronic device (100, 2301) can change from the first state (210) to the second state (230).

According to one embodiment, while the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (230), the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect a touch input to a predetermined area (231, 232, 233) of the second display (120). For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (230), a user may hold the first housing portion (111) with his/her hand and rotate the first housing portion (111) relative to the second housing portion (112), thereby unfolding the portion of the second display (120) folded by the first hinge assembly (151). Accordingly, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (230) to the third state (250). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from a first state (210) to a second state (230), detect a touch input to one of the predetermined areas (231, 232, 233) of the second display (120), and identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (230) to a third state (250).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (230) and detects a touch input for a predetermined area (231, 232, 233), the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the display properties of the second content (251, 271, 291) related to the first content (211) among the entire area of the second display (120) based on the location of the touch input for the predetermined area (231, 232, 233). In this case, items related to the display of the second content (251) may be displayed within the predetermined areas (231, 232, 233) of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display second content (251, 271, 291) on the determined area of the second display when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (230) to the third state (250).

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a second display (120) that is sequentially unfolded by a plurality of hinge assemblies according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the second display (120) can be folded or unfolded by the first hinge assembly (151) and the second hinge assembly (152). For example, the second display (120) can be rotated by the first hinge assembly (151) so that the first housing portion (111) is adjacent to the second housing portion (112), and the third housing portion (113) is rotated by the second hinge assembly (152) so that the second housing portion (112) is adjacent, thereby bringing the electronic device (100, 2301) into a first state (310) folded by the first hinge assembly (151) and the second hinge assembly (152). For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the first state (310), the first display area (121) may be positioned adjacent to the second display area (122), and the third display area (123) may be positioned adjacent to the second display area (122).

According to one embodiment, when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310), the first housing portion (111), the second housing portion (112), and the third housing portion (113) can be overlapped substantially in parallel.

According to one embodiment, the second display (120) may be rotated by the first hinge assembly (151) so that the first housing portion (111) is adjacent to the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) is rotated by the second hinge assembly (152) so that the electronic device (100, 2301) is in a second state (320) folded by the first hinge assembly (151) and unfolded by the second hinge assembly (152). For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (320), the first display area (121) may be positioned adjacent to the second display area (122), and the third display area (123) and the second display area (122) may be arranged on substantially the same plane.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can be in a third state (330) in which the third housing portion (113) is rotated away from the second housing portion (112) by the second hinge assembly (152) and the first housing portion (111) is rotated away from the second housing portion (112) by the first hinge assembly (151), such that the electronic device (100, 2301) is unfolded by the first hinge assembly (151) and unfolded by the second hinge assembly (152). For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the third state (330), the first display area (121), the second display area (122), and the third display area (123) can be arranged on substantially the same plane.

FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an example in which a user's touch input is detected while the state of an electronic device is changed according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) can be changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) by unfolding the second display (120) by the second hinge assembly (152). According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) can be changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330) by unfolding the second display (120) by the first hinge assembly (151).

According to one embodiment, when an operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the third state (330) is performed by the user's body (401), the user's body (401) may come into contact with a predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320). For example, the user's body (401) may be the user's finger. For example, the predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) that the user's body (401) comes into contact with may be an area on the second display (120) adjacent to an edge of the first housing portion (111). For example, the predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) that the user's body (401) comes into contact with may include a portion of the third display area (123). For example, a predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) that comes into contact with the user's body (401) may include a portion of the second display area (122).

According to one embodiment, an operation may be performed in which the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from a third state (330) to a second state (320). For example, the operation in which the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation in which the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320) may be performed by the user's body. For example, while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), the user's body may come into contact with the third housing portion (113), the second housing portion (112), or the third display area (123). For example, while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), the user's body comes into contact with the third display area (123), so that the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect a touch input through the third display area (123) of the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the first state (310) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the third state (330) may be performed sequentially. According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the first state (310) may be performed sequentially. According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) back to the third state (330) may be performed sequentially.

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (500) of a method for an electronic device to display content according to a change in the state of the electronic device, according to one embodiment.

In operation 505, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from a first state (310) to a second state (320) while displaying first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) on the first display (130). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may use a sensor to detect an angle or folding state between the housing parts (111, 112, 113). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or folding state between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) and an angle or folding state between the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) by detecting an electrical change (in one embodiment, a change in voltage) caused by a distance between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) and a distance between the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) getting closer or farther away using a hall sensor or a magnetic material. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or folding state between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) and an angle or folding state between the second housing part (112) and the third housing part (113) by using an infrared sensor to detect a change in an infrared signal generated by a distance between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) and a distance between the second housing part (112) and the third housing part (113). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or folding state between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) and an angle or folding state between the second housing part (112) and the third housing part (113) by detecting an electromagnetic change caused by a distance between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) and a distance between the second housing part (112) and the third housing part (113) using an electromagnetic sensor.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) based on the detected angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state to the second state based on identifying that the angle between the third housing part (113) and the second housing part (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330) based on identifying that the angle between the third housing part (113) and the second housing part (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle and that the angle between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state to the second state based on identifying that the angle between the third housing portion (113) and the second housing portion (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle and that the angle between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state to the first state based on identifying that the angle between the third housing portion (113) and the second housing portion (112) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle and that the angle between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) is in a first state, it can display first content through the first display (130). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display first content including at least one of text, still images, moving images, web pages, and application execution screens through the first display (130).

In operation 510, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to the display properties of the second content in the second state (320). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to the display properties of the second content on the second display (120) in the second state (320). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to the display properties of the second content on a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120) in the second state (320). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may, in the second state (320), display a list of items related to the display properties of the second content in a predetermined area adjacent to the edge of the first housing part (111) on the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may, in the second state (320), display a list of items related to the display properties of the second content in a manner of arranging them in a row in a predetermined area adjacent to the edge of the first housing part (111) on the second display (120).

In operation 515, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for a list of items related to the display properties of the second content in the second state (320). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120) in the second state (320), and if it is detected that the detected touch input is received in an area where the list of items related to the display properties of the second content is displayed, it may be identified that a touch input for the list of items related to the display properties of the second content has been detected. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input to at least a portion of a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120) in the second state (320), and if the detected touch input is received in an area where an item for a predetermined display attribute displaying the second content is displayed, the electronic device may identify that a touch input for an item related to the predetermined display attribute displaying the second content has been detected. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input to a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) in the second state (320). For example, when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (230), the user may hold the first housing portion (111) by hand and rotate the first housing portion (111) relative to the second housing portion (112), thereby unfolding the portion of the second display (120) folded by the first hinge assembly (151). In this case, before the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) begins to change from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) where the touch input is detected may be an area adjacent to the edge of the first housing portion (111). For example, the predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) where the touch input is detected may include a portion of the third display area (123). For example, a predetermined area (403) of the second display (120) where a touch input is detected may include a part of the second display area (122).

In one embodiment, detection of a touch input to the second display (120) may be performed in a hover touch manner. For example, even if there is no direct contact between the second display (120) and the user's body, if the user's body is present within a certain distance from a certain area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120), a touch input to the certain area may be detected. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may increase the sensitivity of the touch screen included in the second display (120) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320). For example, the second display (120) may include a touch screen with high sensitivity hover touch performance.

In one embodiment, in response to detecting a touch input to the second display (120), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a GUI indicating that a touch input has been detected in a portion of the second display (120) that includes the area where the touch input was detected.

In operation 520, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect the angle or folding state between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) using a sensor. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect the angle or folding state between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) by detecting an electrical change (in one embodiment, a change in voltage) caused by a distance between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) getting closer or farther away using a hall sensor or a magnetic material. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or a folding state between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) by using an infrared sensor to detect a change in an infrared signal generated by the distance between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) getting closer or farther away. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or a folding state between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) by using an electromagnetic sensor to detect a change in electromagnetic energy generated by the distance between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) getting closer or farther away.

In operation 525, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine display properties of second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) to be displayed on the second display (120) based on an item selected by a touch input. The second content is content displayed on at least a portion of the second display (120), and may be the same content as the first content or different content from the first content. In one embodiment, the second content may be content related to the first content.

According to one embodiment, based on an item selected by a touch input, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the entire area or a portion of an area on the second display (120) as an area on which second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) is to be displayed. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a ratio for dividing an area on the second display (120) based on an item selected by a touch input, and may determine at least one of the divided areas based on the determined ratio as an area on the second display (120) on which second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) is to be displayed.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a screen display version for displaying second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120) based on an item selected by a touch input. For example, the screen display versions for displaying the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) may include a desktop version and a mobile version. The types of screen display versions for displaying the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) are not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display at least one sub-content of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) as the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120) based on an item selected by a touch input. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine at least one sub-content to be displayed as the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) among the sub-contents of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) based on an item selected by a touch input.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect an additional input to determine, based on an item selected by a touch input, a ratio for dividing an area on the second display (120), a screen display version for displaying second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120), and at least one sub-content among sub-contents of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) to be displayed as the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2). For example, the additional input may be a touch input detected in a different area from a touch input for a given area of the second display. For example, the additional input may be a physical input via a button of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the additional input may be a physical input via at least one button (160) of the third housing portion (113).

In operation 530, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) according to the determined display properties. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content in the entire area or a portion of the area on the second display (120) determined based on the item selected by the touch input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) in a screen display version determined based on the item selected by the touch input in the entire area or a portion of the area on the second display (120). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display sub-content of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) determined based on an item selected by touch input within the entire area or a portion of the area on the second display (120).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display second content in at least one of the split areas of a split second display based on an item selected by a touch input, according to one embodiment.

In operation 605, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while displaying the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) on the first display (130). Since operation 605 corresponds to operation 505, a detailed description of operation 605 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 610, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to the display properties of the second content in the second state (320). Since operation 610 corresponds to operation 510, a detailed description of operation 610 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 615, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for a list of items related to display properties of the second content in the second state (320). The electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) in the second state (320). Since operation 615 corresponds to operation 515, a detailed description of operation 610 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 620, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330). Since operation 615 corresponds to operation 515, a detailed description of operation 615 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 625, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a screen split ratio of the second display (120) based on an item selected by a touch input. In one embodiment, the item selected by the touch input may be displayed at a location on a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items corresponding to screen split ratios of the second display (120) within the predetermined area (403), and identify that a location where a touch input is detected corresponds to one of the items in the list. In addition, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a screen split ratio corresponding to the identified item as a ratio for splitting the second display (120) for displaying second content. For example, the second display (120) may be split based on at least one direction, either horizontal or vertical. For example, the screen split ratio may include, but is not limited to, 1:0, 1:1, and 2:1. For example, if the screen split ratio corresponding to an item selected by touch input is set to 2:1, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device may divide the entire area of the second display (120) into three equal parts, display the second content in two of the divided areas, and display the third content in the remaining one area.

In operation 630, the electronic device (100, 2301) may select one of the areas on the second display (120) that are divided according to the determined screen split ratio. In one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) selecting one of the areas on the second display (120) that are divided may include an operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) receiving an input from the outside to select one of the areas on the second display (120) that are divided and selecting the input area. In one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) selecting one of the areas on the second display (120) that are divided may include an operation of selecting an area that is set according to setting information stored in the memory of the electronic device (100, 2301).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may select an area on which to display the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) from among the entire area of the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may select at least a portion of the third display area (123) of the second display. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may select a first area having a ratio corresponding to the ratio of the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may select a first area corresponding to the resolution of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2).

In operation 635, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the selected display area on the second display (120). The second content may be the same or different from the first content. For example, the second content may be content that is the same as the first content but has a different resolution. For example, the second content may be content in a different screen display version from the first content. For example, the second content may be sub-content of the first content. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can set a window view corresponding to the selected display area and output the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) through the window view.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may output third content through an area remaining except for a selected display area among the entire area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the third content may be different from the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2). In one embodiment, the third content may be content related to the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2). In one embodiment, the third content may be the same content as the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content on the selected display area of the second display (120) and display an execution screen of an application selected by the user from among a plurality of applications on the remaining area except for the selected display area.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to detect a touch input for a list of items related to display properties of a second content when the electronic device is in a second state, according to one embodiment.

Actions 700 to 710 of FIG. 7 may correspond to actions 605 to 615 of FIG. 6.

In operation 700, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) is displayed on the first display (130). Since operation 700 corresponds to operation 505, a detailed description of operation 700 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 705, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display a list of items corresponding to the screen split ratios of the second display (120).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is a first state (310) and displays first content (1215) through the first display (130), and may display a plurality of GUIs in a predetermined area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the plurality of GUIs may include a list of items related to display properties for displaying content on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330). In one embodiment, the plurality of GUIs may include items regarding how to display content on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the third state (330). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display information regarding a screen display ratio corresponding to each of the plurality of GUIs displayed in a predetermined area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input on an area where the plurality of GUIs are displayed. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a screen display ratio corresponding to the GUI displayed at the location where the touch input is detected.

In operation 710, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input touching one of the items in the list.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input touching one of the items in the list while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), the electronic device may determine display properties of second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) related to the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) from among the entire area of the second display (120) based on the item selected through the touch input. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device may display the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the determined area of the second display according to the determined display properties.

In one embodiment, while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), items for display properties for displaying second content on the second display (120) may be displayed on the plurality of GUIs displayed in a predetermined area of the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the third state (330). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display information on a screen display ratio corresponding to each of the plurality of GUIs displayed in the predetermined area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input on an area where the plurality of GUIs are displayed.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a screen display ratio corresponding to a GUI displayed at a location where a touch input is detected on the second display (120). In one embodiment, the screen display ratio corresponding to the GUI displayed at a location where a touch input is detected may mean a ratio between the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) and the third content (e.g., 272, 292 of FIG. 2). For example, the ratio between the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) and the third content (e.g., 272, 292 of FIG. 2) may be set to various ratios such as 1:0, 1:2, and 2:1. For example, if the ratio between the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) and the third content (e.g., 272, 292 of FIG. 2) corresponding to the GUI displayed at the location where the touch input is detected is set to 1:0, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) across all areas of the second display (120) when it identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330). For example, if the ratio between the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) and the third content (e.g., 272, 292 of FIG. 2) corresponding to the GUI displayed at the location where the touch input is detected is set to 2:1, the electronic device (100, 2301) can divide the entire area of the second display (120) into three equal parts, display the second content in two of the divided areas, and display the third content in the remaining one area, when it identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330).

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display third content together with second content on a second display according to one embodiment.

In operation 635 of FIG. 6, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display second content in a selected display area on the second display (120). In one embodiment, when the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) is displayed in the selected display area on the second display (120), an unselected display area may exist. In this case, a third content may be displayed in the unselected display area, and operations 805 to 815, which will be described later, may be performed by the electronic device (100, 2301) to display the third content.

Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 805, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of a plurality of applications in a display area on the second display (120) where the second content is not displayed. According to one embodiment, the applications included in the displayed list may include applications associated with the second content. According to one embodiment, the applications included in the displayed list may be determined based on setting information stored in the memory of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the applications included in the list of a plurality of applications may be applications of the same type as the second content. For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) executes a specific banking application as the second content, the displayed list may include third-party banking applications. For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) executes a photo album application as the second content, the displayed list may include a photo editing application.

For example, an application included in a list of multiple applications may contain content related to the content of the second content. For example, if the second content primarily includes securities-related content, the displayed list may include a calculator application. For example, if the second content includes e-book content, the displayed list may include a dictionary application.

According to one embodiment, the application items included in the displayed list may be preset by the user of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the applications included in the list of multiple applications may be preset by the user of the electronic device (100, 2301) to correspond to the second content. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of multiple applications including the preset multiple applications.

In operation 810, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a user input for selecting one of the application items included in the displayed list. In one embodiment, the user input for selecting one of the application items in the list may be a touch input. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display an object for executing an application item not included in the displayed list on the second display (120). In this case, when an input for an object for executing an application item not included in the displayed list is detected, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display an application list including applications not included in the displayed list on the second display (120).

In operation 815, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the execution screen of the selected application on the second display (120) according to the detected user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the execution screen of the selected application on a display area of the second display (120) where the second content is not displayed.

FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an example in which an electronic device displays content differently on a second display depending on an item selected by a touch input, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the first content (901) through the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is a first state (310) and displays first content through the first display (130), and may detect a touch input to a predetermined area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a plurality of GUIs on the predetermined area of the second display (120). For example, the plurality of GUIs may display items on how to display content on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input to a predetermined area (231, 232, 233) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is a second state (230), the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine the display properties of the second content (251, 271, 291) related to the first content (211) among the entire area of the second display (120) based on the location of the touch input to the predetermined area (231, 232, 233). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device may display the second content (251, 271, 291) on the second display according to the display properties of the determined second content (251, 271, 291).

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (210) to the second state (230), and can detect a touch input to a predetermined area (131) at a location corresponding to item 1 among predetermined areas (231, 232, 233) of the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine at least a portion of an area in which second content (251, 271, 291) related to the first content (211) is to be displayed based on the display property corresponding to item 1. In this case, based on the touch input corresponding to item 1, at least a portion of the entire area of the second display (120) on which the second content (251) related to the first content (211) is to be displayed may be set to the entire area of the second display (120). In this case, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (230) to the third state (250), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content (251) on the entire area of the second display (120) corresponding to the area determined on the second display (120).

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (210) to the second state (230), and can detect a touch input to a predetermined area (132) at a location corresponding to item 2 among predetermined areas (231, 232, 233) of the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine at least a portion of an area on which second content (251, 271, 291) related to the first content (211) will be displayed among the entire area of the second display (120) based on the touch input to the predetermined area (132) corresponding to item 2. In this case, based on a touch input to a predetermined area (132) corresponding to item 2, at least a portion of an area on which the second content (271) related to the first content (211) is to be displayed among the entire area of the second display (120) may be set as a right portion of the second display (120). In this case, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (230) to the third state (250), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content (271) on a right portion of the second display (120) corresponding to the area determined on the second display (120).

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 10 is a drawing (1000) showing an example of a setting screen for setting an area in which second content is to be displayed, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may set (1020) whether to use a function for determining an area for displaying content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in a third state (330) depending on a location where a touch input is detected on the second display (120). For example, when the function is set to be used (1020), the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for determining a display area for content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (320), and may determine an area for displaying content when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes to the third state (330) depending on a location where the touch input is detected. For example, if the above function is disabled, the electronic device (100, 2301) may not detect a touch input detected while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320) as a touch input for determining the display area of the content.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may preset the number of areas on the second display (120) where touch input is detected. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may divide a predetermined area of the second display (120) to detect a touch input for determining a display area of content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320) into three areas and set (1040).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may preset at least a portion of an area on the second display (120) where content is to be displayed, corresponding to an item selected by a touch input on the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may divide a predetermined area on the second display (120) to detect a touch input for determining a display area of content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (320) and set it to be divided into three areas. In this case, items related to the display properties of the second content may be set to correspond to each of the divided areas.

For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input on the uppermost area among the predetermined areas of the second display (120) (1021), and when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes to the third state (330), the area on the second display (120) where content is to be displayed can be set to the entire area of the second display (120) (1061).

For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input in a central area among a predetermined area of the second display (120) (1022), and the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes to a third state (330), the area on the second display (120) where content is to be displayed can be set to an area on the right half of the second display (120) (1062).

For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input on the lowest area among the predetermined areas of the second display (120) (1023), and when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes to the third state (330), the area on the second display (120) where content is to be displayed can be set to the third display area (123) on the second display (120) (1063).

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying content on a second display as the state of an electronic device changes, according to one embodiment.

In the identification number 1130, the electronic device (100, 2301) may be executing the first content (1110) through the first display (130) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may be executing an application related to securities through the first display (130) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310).

At the identification number 1150, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) by rotating the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) through the rotation of the second hinge assembly (152). For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device can execute (1160) the second content (1175) related to the first content (1110) through the third display area (123) of the second display (120).

At identification number 1150, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect a touch input for one of the items related to the display properties of the second content displayed on the second display (120) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), and can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330) by rotating the first housing portion (111) through rotation of the first hinge assembly (151). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine an area on the second display (120) corresponding to the item selected by the detected touch input.

At the identification number 1170, the electronic device (100, 2301) can execute the second content (1175) in the determined area (1177) on the second display (120). In one embodiment, the second content (1175) can be executed in the determined area (1177) on the second display (120) that displays the same content as the first content (1110) but in a different version from the screen display version of the first content (1110). In one embodiment, the second content (1175) related to the first content (1110) can be executed in the determined area (1177) on the second display (120). The electronic device (100, 2301) can display a list of multiple applications in the display area (1180) on the second display (120) where the second content (1175) is not displayed. According to one embodiment, the application items (1173) included in the displayed list may include applications related to the type of the second content (1175). For example, if the second content (1175) is an application in the securities field, a calculator application (1173) may be included among the displayed application items. According to one embodiment, the application items included in the displayed list may be determined based on setting information stored in the memory of the electronic device (100, 2301). According to one embodiment, the application items included in the displayed list may be preset by the user of the electronic device (100, 2301).

At identification number 1190, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect an input for selecting one of the application items included in the displayed list. In one embodiment, the input for selecting one of the application items may be a touch input. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display an item for executing an application item not included in the displayed list on the second display (120). In this case, when an input for an item for executing an application item not included in the displayed list is detected, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of multiple applications consisting only of applications not included in the displayed list on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (100, 2301) detects an input for selecting one of the applications included in the displayed list, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a screen (1195) for executing the selected application on the second display (120) according to the detected input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the screen for executing the selected application on a display area on the second display (120) where no second content is displayed.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a list of items for selecting a split ratio of a second display is displayed according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the first content (1215) through the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is a first state (310) and the first content (1215) is displayed through the first display (130), and may display a list (1221, 1222, 1223) of items related to the display properties of the second content in a predetermined area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for the list (1221, 1222, 1223) of items related to the display properties of the second content. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input on a list of items (1221, 1222, 1223) related to display properties of second content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine at least a portion of an area of the entire area of the second display (120) on which second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) related to the first content (1215) is to be displayed based on an item selected by the touch input. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device may display second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the determined area of the second display.

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), and can detect a touch input for item 1 (1221) among a list of items (1221, 1222, 1223) related to the display properties of the second content displayed on the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine at least a portion of an area of the entire area of the second display (120) on which the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) related to the first content (1215) will be displayed based on the touch input for item 1 (1221). In this case, based on a touch input for item 1 (1221), at least a portion of the entire area of the second display (120) on which the second content (e.g., 251 of FIG. 2) related to the first content (1215) is to be displayed may be set to the entire area of the second display (120). In this case, for example, the screen split ratio corresponding to item 1 (1221) may be 1:0. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), and may display the second content (e.g., 251 of FIG. 2) on the entire area of the second display (120) corresponding to the determined area on the second display (120).

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), and can detect a touch input for item 2 (1222) among a list of items (1221, 1222, 1223) related to the display properties of the second content displayed on the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine at least a portion of an area of the entire area of the second display (120) on which the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) related to the first content (1215) will be displayed based on the touch input for item 2 (1222). In this case, based on the touch input for item 2 (1222), at least a portion of the entire area of the second display (120) on which the second content (e.g., 271 of FIG. 2) related to the first content (1215) is to be displayed may be set as a right portion of the second display (120). In this case, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (250), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content (e.g., 271 of FIG. 2) on a right portion of the second display (120) corresponding to the area determined on the second display (120).

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart (1300) of a method for an electronic device to display second content according to a screen display version determined based on a location where a touch input is detected, according to one embodiment.

In operation 1305, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while displaying the first content on the first display (130). Since operation 1305 corresponds to operation 505, a detailed description of operation 1305 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 1310, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to a screen display version of the second content in the second state (320). Operation 1310 corresponds to operation 510, and therefore, a detailed description of operation 1310 will be omitted for convenience. The screen display version of the second content in operation 1310 may be a concept included in the display properties of the second content in operation 510.

In operation 1315, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for a list of items related to a screen display version of the second content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the second state (320). Operation 1310 corresponds to operation 510, and therefore, a detailed description of operation 1310 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 1320, the electronic device (100, 2301) may select a screen display version of the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) based on the selected item. In one embodiment, the selected item may be located on a predetermined area (e.g., 231, 232, 233 of FIG. 2) of the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items corresponding to the screen display versions within the predetermined area, and may identify that a location where a touch input is detected corresponds to one of the items within the list. In addition, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the screen display version corresponding to the identified item as the screen display version of the second content.

For example, the screen display version may include a desktop version and a mobile version. For example, the screen display version may include a desktop version displayed in a long horizontal direction, a desktop version displayed in a long vertical direction, a mobile version displayed in a long horizontal direction, and a mobile version displayed in a long vertical direction. Of course, the types of screen display versions are not limited to this.

In operation 1325, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120) in a selected screen display version. In a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment, the screen display version of the second content may be different from the screen display version of the first content. In a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment, the screen display version of the second content may be the same as the screen display version of the first content.

FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an example of a list of screen display versions displayed in a given area according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the first content (1455) through the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is a first state (310) and displays the first content (1455) through the first display (130), and may detect a touch input to a predetermined area (1465) of the second display (120). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input for a predetermined area (1465) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine display properties for displaying second content (1470, 1480) related to the first content (1455) on the second display (120) based on the location of the touch input for the predetermined area (1465). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the second content (1470, 1480) on the determined area of the second display.

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), and can detect a touch input on a predetermined area (1465) of the second display (120) at a location corresponding to 'screen display version #1'. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine a screen display version on which the second content (1470) related to the first content (1455) will be displayed on the entire area of the second display (120) based on the location of the touch input on the predetermined area corresponding to screen display version 1. In this case, based on the location of the touch input for a predetermined area corresponding to the screen display version #1, at least a portion of the entire area of the second display (120) on which the second content (1470) related to the first content (1455) is to be displayed may be set as the entire area of the second display (120). In this case, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content (1470) on the entire area of the second display (120) corresponding to the area determined on the second display (120).

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an example in which different screen display versions of second content are displayed depending on an item selected by touch input, according to one embodiment.

At identification number 1510, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the first content (1515) through the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320).

At identification number 1520, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310) and displays the first content (1515) through the first display (130), and can detect a touch input to a predetermined area (1524, 1526) of the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, when an operation (1514) for distinguishing is detected together with an operation (1512) for rotating the second hinge assembly (152) so that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display a list of items corresponding to a screen display version that displays the second content on a predetermined area (1524, 1526) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111).

For example, the screen display version may include a desktop version and a mobile version. For example, the screen display version may include a desktop version displayed in a long horizontal direction, a desktop version displayed in a long vertical direction, a mobile version displayed in a long horizontal direction, and a mobile version displayed in a long vertical direction. Of course, the types of screen display versions are not limited to this.

For example, if the screen display version displaying the second content is a mobile version, a GUI including a visual indicator called 'mobile' can be displayed in a certain area (1524) on a certain area of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing part (111). For example, if the screen display version displaying the second content is a desktop version, a GUI including a visual indicator called 'desktop' can be displayed in a certain area (1526) on a certain area of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing part (111).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input on a predetermined area (1515) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine a screen display version on which second content related to the first content (1515) is displayed on the second display (120) based on an item selected by the touch input. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the second content on the second display in the determined screen display version.

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), and can detect a touch input on a predetermined area (1524) at a location corresponding to the mobile version among predetermined areas (1524, 1526) of the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine a screen display version on which second content related to the first content (1515) will be displayed on the second display (120) corresponding to the mobile version selected by the touch input as the mobile version.

At identification numbers 1530 and 1540, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display second content on at least a portion of the second display (120) according to the screen display version determined on the second display (120). For example, at identification number 1530, if the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input on a predetermined area (1524) at a location corresponding to the mobile version on the second display (120) and identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the second content in a mobile version on at least a portion of the second display (120). For example, in the identification number 1540, the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input on a predetermined area (1526) at a location corresponding to the desktop version on the second display (120), and when it identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330), it can display the second content in the desktop version on at least a portion of the second display (120).

For example, when displaying content on a desktop display, GUIs may be displayed that are relatively smaller than when displaying the same content on a mobile display, and a greater number of icons may be placed on a screen of relatively the same size. For example, when displaying content on a desktop display, a ribbon menu may be displayed at the top of the content, and a taskbar may be displayed at the bottom of the content.

The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above examples.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a method for an electronic device to display sub-content of first content based on a selected item according to one embodiment.

In operation 1605, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify an operation in which the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320) while displaying the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) on the first display (130). Since operation 1605 corresponds to operation 505 of FIG. 5, a detailed description of operation 1605 will be omitted for convenience. In operation 1610, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display a list of items related to sub-content of the first content in the second state (320). Since operation 1610 corresponds to operation 510 of FIG. 5, a description of operation 1610 other than that will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 1615, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect a touch input for a list of items related to sub-content of the first content on the second display (120) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320). Since operation 1615 corresponds to operation 515 of FIG. 5 , any description other than operation 1615 will be omitted for convenience. In operation 1620, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330). Since operation 1620 corresponds to operation 520 of FIG. 5 , any description other than operation 1620 will be omitted for convenience.

In operation 1625, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify sub-content of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) to be displayed on the second display (120) based on an item selected by a touch input. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display a list of sub-contents of the first content within a predetermined area (403) and can identify that a location where a touch input is detected corresponds to one of the items within the list. In addition, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine the sub-content corresponding to the identified item as the second content.

For example, there may be a case where the type of the first content is a document, and the first content includes information regarding a list corresponding to multiple contents of the first content. In this case, the sub-contents of the first content may correspond to each of the multiple contents of the first content divided through the list. For example, there may be a case where the type of the first content is an e-book, and the first content includes multiple contents corresponding to multiple chapters. In this case, the sub-contents of the first content may correspond to each of the multiple contents corresponding to the multiple chapters.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect an additional input to determine, based on the selected item, a ratio for dividing an area on the second display (120), a screen display version for displaying the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120), and at least one sub-content among sub-contents of the first content (e.g., 211 of FIG. 2) to be displayed as the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2). For example, the additional input may be a touch input detected in a different area from a touch input for a given area of the second display. For example, the additional input may be a physical input via a button of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the additional input may be a physical input via at least one button (160) of the third housing portion (113).

At operation 1630, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the identified sub-content on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display first content (1715) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). In one embodiment, the first content (1715) can include a plurality of sub-contents. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can obtain a list of the plurality of sub-contents included in the first content (1715).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents included in the first content (1715) in a predetermined area (1725) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, when an operation (1714) for distinguishing is detected together with an operation (1712) for rotating the second hinge assembly (152) so that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents of the first content (1715) on a predetermined area (1725) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an electronic device displays sub-content corresponding to an item identified based on the location of a touch input, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display first content (1715) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). In one embodiment, the first content (1715) can include a plurality of sub-contents. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can obtain a list of the plurality of sub-contents included in the first content (1715).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents included in the first content (1715) in a predetermined area (1725) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, when an operation (1714) for distinguishing is detected together with an operation (1712) for rotating the second hinge assembly (152) so that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents of the first content (1715) on a predetermined area (1725) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, depending on the number of items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents included in a first content (1715), the items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents may be scrolled up and down on a predetermined area (1725) of the second display (120). In one embodiment, a touch input for scrolling the items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents up and down may be detected. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input that scrolls upwards items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents, the second display (120) may display items corresponding to the sub-contents in the following order among the items corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents on a predetermined area (1725).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting one of the items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents on a predetermined area (1725). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the sub-content (1735) of the first content (1715) to be displayed on the second display (120) based on the selected item when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the third state (330). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting an item corresponding to '#2' among the items (1721, 1722, 1723) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents on a predetermined area (1725). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display content (1735) corresponding to '#2' among the sub-contents of the first content (1715) on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the third state (330) based on the selected item.

FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining an example of displaying sub-contents according to the position of a touch input for a list of sub-contents when the first content is an e-book, according to one embodiment.

At identification number 1810, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display first content (1815) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the first state (310). In one embodiment, the first content (1815) can include a plurality of sub-contents. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can obtain a list of the plurality of sub-contents included in the first content (1815).

For example, the first content (1815) may include an e-book content that includes multiple sub-contents. For example, if the first content (1815) is an e-book that includes multiple sub-contents, the electronic device (100, 2301) may obtain a list of multiple chapters included in the first content (1815).

At identification number 1820, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state (310) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display a list (1821, 1822, 1823, 1824) of a plurality of chapters included in the first content (1815) on a predetermined area (1825) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting one of a list of multiple chapters (1821, 1822, 1823, 1824) on a predetermined area (1825). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine a sub-content (1832) of the first content (1815) to be displayed on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the third state (330) based on the selected item. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect a touch input for selecting an item (1822) corresponding to 'Chapter 2' from a list of multiple chapters (1821, 1822, 1823, 1824) on a predetermined area (1825).

At identification number 1830, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display content (1832) corresponding to Chapter 2 among the sub-contents of the first content (1815) on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the third state (330) based on the selected item.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart (1900) of a method for an electronic device to display content as an unfolded second display is folded according to one embodiment.

In operation 1905, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from a third state (330) to a second state (320) while displaying second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2) on the second display (120). In one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) may be changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320) by being folded by the first hinge assembly (151).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect the angle or folding state between the third housing portion (113) and the second housing portion (112) using a sensor. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect the angle or folding state between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) and the angle or folding state between the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) by detecting an electrical change (in one embodiment, a change in voltage) caused by the distance between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) and the distance between the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) getting closer or farther away using a hall sensor or a magnetic material. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or folding state between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) and an angle or folding state between the second housing part (112) and the third housing part (113) by detecting a change in an infrared signal generated by a distance between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) and a distance between the second housing part (112) and the third housing part (113) using an infrared sensor. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can detect an angle or folding state between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112), and an angle or folding state between the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) by detecting an electromagnetic change caused by a distance between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) and a distance between the second housing portion (112) and the third housing portion (113) using an electromagnetic sensor.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) based on the detected angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state to the second state based on identifying that the angle between the third housing part (113) and the second housing part (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the third state (330) based on identifying that the angle between the third housing part (113) and the second housing part (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle and that the angle between the first housing part (111) and the second housing part (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state to the second state based on identifying that the angle between the third housing portion (113) and the second housing portion (112) is greater than or equal to a predetermined angle and that the angle between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state to the first state based on identifying that the angle between the third housing portion (113) and the second housing portion (112) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle and that the angle between the first housing portion (111) and the second housing portion (112) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display fourth content through the second display (120) when in the third state (330). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display fourth content including at least one of text, still images, moving images, web pages, and application execution screens through the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from a first state (310) to a second state (320). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from a first state (310) to a second state (320) based on a result of detecting, using a sensor, that an angle between a first housing (111) and a second housing (112) is less than a predetermined angle and an angle between a third housing (113) and the second housing (112) is less than the predetermined angle and has changed to a predetermined angle or more.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the third state (330) and display fourth content through the second display (120), and can detect a touch input to a predetermined area of the second display (120). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display a plurality of GUIs in a predetermined area of the second display (120). For example, multiple GUIs may display items on how to display content on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (320) to the first state (310). In one embodiment, when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320) and a touch input for a predetermined area is detected, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine at least a portion of an area of the entire area of the second display (120) on which content related to the fourth content is to be displayed based on a location of the touch input for the predetermined area.

In operation 1910, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to display properties of content while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display a list of items related to display properties of content to be displayed on the first display when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is changed to the first state (310) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the second state (320). In one embodiment, the list of items related to display properties of content may be displayed in an area adjacent to an edge of the third housing portion (113). In one embodiment, the list of items related to display properties of content may be displayed in at least a portion of a third display area (123) of the second display (120).

In operation 1915, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for items related to display properties of content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine that the display property of the content corresponding to the item for which the touch input was detected is selected. For example, the touch input for items related to display properties of the content may be detected in an area adjacent to an edge of the third housing portion (113). For example, the touch input for items related to display properties of the content may be detected in at least a portion of the third display area (123).

In operation 1920, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the first state (310). In one embodiment, in response to the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changing from the second state (320) to the first state (310), the electronic device (100, 2301) may change the display providing the content from the second display (120) to the first display (130). For example, while the electronic device (100, 2301) displays the fourth content through the second display (120), in response to a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the first state (310), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the fifth content through the first display (130) and deactivate the second display (120). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can deactivate the second display (120) by controlling the voltage and/or current provided to the second display (120) using a display driver circuit.

In operation 1925, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify content to be displayed on the first display (130) based on an item selected by a touch input. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may identify content to be displayed on the first display (130) when it determines that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the first state (310).

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and can detect a touch input for item 1 on the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify content to be displayed on the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the first state (310) based on the touch input for item 1.

For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320), and can detect a touch input for an item related to the display properties of the content on the second display (120). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine the content to be displayed on the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320) to the first state (310) based on the location of the touch input. The operation of the electronic device (100, 2301) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above example.

At operation 1930, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the identified content on the first display (130).

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to determine content to be displayed on a first display based on the location of a detected touch input, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) back to the third state (330, 2130) may be performed sequentially. According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the first state (310) may be performed sequentially.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the fourth content (2012) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the third state (330, 2010). For example, the fourth content (2012) can be displayed across the entire area of the second display (120). For example, the fourth content (2012) can be displayed on a partial area on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013), the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine to display fifth content (2014) related to fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the third display area (123) on the second display (120). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013), the electronic device may determine to display the fifth content (2014) related to the fourth content (2012) in the entire area of the third display area (123) on the second display (120). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013), the electronic device may determine to display fifth content (2014) that has changed the display properties of the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the third display area (123) on the second display (120). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013), the electronic device may determine to display fifth content (2014) including the same content as the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the third display area (123) on the second display (120). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013), the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display fifth content (2014) that is identical to the fourth content (2012) but is displayed according to different display properties than the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the third display area (123) on the second display (120). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2010) to the second state (320, 2013), the electronic device may determine to display fifth content (2014) that is different from the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the third display area (123) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018), the electronic device (100, 2301) can determine to display the sixth content (2016) on at least a portion of the first display (130). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018), the electronic device may determine to display the sixth content (2016) related to the fourth content (2012) on the entire area of the first display (130). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018), the electronic device may determine to display the sixth content (2016) that has changed the display properties of the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the first display (130). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018), the electronic device may determine to display sixth content (2016) including the same content as the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the first display (130). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018), the electronic device may determine to display sixth content (2016) that is identical to the fourth content (2012) but is displayed according to different display properties than the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the first display (130). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) determines that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state (320, 2013) to the first state (310, 2018), the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display sixth content (2016) including different content than the fourth content (2012) on at least a portion of the first display (130). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may display the fourth content (2021) and the sixth content (2022) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the third state (330, 2020, 2030). In one embodiment, the fourth content (2021) and the sixth content (2022) may be displayed on the screen at various ratios. For example, while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the third state (2020), the fourth content (2021) and the sixth content (2022) can be displayed on the second display (120) at a ratio of 1:1. For example, while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the third state (2030), the fourth content (2021) and the sixth content (2022) can be displayed on the second display (120) at a ratio of 2:1.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2020, 2030) to the second state (320, 2035). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2020, 2030) to the second state (320, 2035), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (2033, 2034) corresponding to the fourth content (2021) and the sixth content (2022), respectively, in a predetermined area of the edge of the third display area (123) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the third state (2020, 2030), the items (2033, 2034) corresponding to the contents being displayed on the second display (120) may be scrolled up and down on a predetermined area of the second display (120) according to the number of items (2033, 2034). In one embodiment, a touch input for scrolling up and down the items (2033, 2034) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents may be detected. For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input for scrolling the items (2033, 2034) from bottom to top, the items corresponding to the contents corresponding to the following order may be displayed on the predetermined area of the second display (120). For example, if the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input that scrolls items (2033, 2034) from top to bottom, items corresponding to the contents in the previous order can be displayed on a predetermined area of the second display (120).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting one of the items (2033, 2034) corresponding to the contents being displayed on the second display (120) while the electronic device (100, 2301) is in a third state (2020, 2030) on a predetermined area. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the contents (2045, 2055) to be displayed on the first display (130) based on the selected item when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2120, 2035) to the first state (2040, 2050). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input that selects an item corresponding to the fourth content (2021) among items (2033, 2034) corresponding to contents displayed on the second display (120) while the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the third state (2020, 2030) on a predetermined area (2122). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display the seventh content (2045) related to the fourth content (2021) on the first display (130) based on the selected item when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2120, 2035) to the first state (2040). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting an item corresponding to the sixth content (2022) among items (2033, 2034) corresponding to contents displayed on the second display (120) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the third state (2020, 2030) on a predetermined area (2122). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display the eighth content (2055) related to the sixth content (2021) on the first display (130) based on the selected item when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2120, 2035) to the first state (2050).

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to determine content to display based on the location of a detected touch input and additional actions, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) back to the third state (330, 2130) may be performed sequentially.

According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the first state (310) can be performed sequentially.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display fourth content (2112) (e.g., #2) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is the third state (330, 2110). In one embodiment, the fourth content (2112) can include multiple sub-contents. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can obtain a list of multiple sub-contents included in the fourth content (2112).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (2124) (e.g., #1, #2, #3, #4) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents included in the fourth content (2112) on a predetermined area (2122) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, when an operation (2121) of rotating the second hinge assembly (152) such that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from a third state (2110) to a second state (2120) is detected, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (2124) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents of the fourth content (2112) on a predetermined area (2122) of the second display (120) adjacent to the first housing portion (111) on the second display (120).

According to one embodiment, the items (2124) corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents included in the fourth content (2112) may be scrolled up and down on a predetermined area (2122) of the second display (120) according to the number of items (2124). In one embodiment, a touch input for scrolling the items (2124) corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents up and down may be detected. For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input for scrolling the items (2124) corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents from bottom to top, the items corresponding to the sub-contents corresponding to the next order among the items corresponding to the plurality of sub-contents may be displayed on the predetermined area (2122) of the second display (120). For example, when the electronic device (100, 2301) detects a touch input that scrolls items (2124) corresponding to multiple sub-contents from top to bottom, the items corresponding to the sub-contents corresponding to the previous order among the items corresponding to the multiple sub-contents can be displayed on a predetermined area (2122) of the second display (120).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting one of the items (2124) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents on a predetermined area (2122). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the sub-contents (2132, 2142) of the fourth content (2112) to be displayed on the second display (120) based on the selected item when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2120) to the first state (2140) or the third state (2130). For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting an item corresponding to '#4' among the items (2124) corresponding to a plurality of sub-contents on a predetermined area (2122). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display content (2132) corresponding to '#4' among the sub-contents of the fourth content (2112) on the second display (120) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2120) to the third state (2130) based on the selected item. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display content (2142) corresponding to '#4' among the sub-contents of the fourth content (2112) on the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2120) to the first state (2140) based on the selected item.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display content in a version corresponding to a screen display version identified based on the location of a detected touch input, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, according to one embodiment, the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the third state (330) to the second state (320) and the operation of changing the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from the second state (320) to the first state (310) may be performed sequentially.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can display the fourth content (2215) in a second screen display version (2217) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in a third state (330, 2210). In one embodiment, the fourth content (2215) can be displayed on the screen in various screen display versions. In one embodiment, the screen display versions that can display the content on the screen can include a desktop version and a mobile version. For example, the fourth content (2215) can be displayed on the second display (120) in a second screen display version (2217) while the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) is in the third state (2210).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) can identify that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2210) to the second state (320). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (100, 2301) identifies that the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the third state (330, 2210) to the second state (320), the electronic device (100, 2301) can display items (2235, 2245) corresponding to the first screen display version and the second screen display version, respectively, in a predetermined area of the edge of the third display area (123) on the second display (120). For example, the first screen display version may be a mobile version, and the second screen display version may be a web version.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting one of the items (2221, 2222) corresponding to the screen display versions capable of displaying content on a predetermined area. In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine the screen display version for displaying content on the first display (130) when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2220) to the first state (2230, 2240) based on the location where the touch input is detected. For example, the electronic device (100, 2301) may detect a touch input for selecting an item corresponding to the first screen display version (2230) among the items (2221, 2222) corresponding to the screen display versions capable of displaying content on a predetermined area (2122). In this case, the electronic device (100, 2301) may determine to display the content (2235) related to the fourth content (2215) on the first display (130) in the first screen display version when the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) changes from the second state (2220) to the first state (2230) based on the selected item.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2301) within a network environment (2300), according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 23, in a network environment (2300), an electronic device (2301) may communicate with an electronic device (2302) via a first network (2398) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (2304) or a server (2308) via a second network (2399) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (2301) may communicate with the electronic device (2304) via the server (2308). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2301) may include a processor (2320), a memory (2330), an input module (2350), an audio output module (2355), a display module (2360), an audio module (2370), a sensor module (2376), an interface (2377), a connection terminal (2378), a haptic module (2379), a camera module (2380), a power management module (2388), a battery (2389), a communication module (2390), a subscriber identification module (2396), or an antenna module (2397). In some embodiments, the electronic device (2301) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (2378)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2376), camera module (2380), or antenna module (2397)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2360)).

The processor (2320) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (2340)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2301) connected to the processor (2320) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2320) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (2376) or a communication module (2390)) in a volatile memory (2332), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (2332), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (2334). According to one embodiment, the processor (2320) may include a main processor (2321) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (2323) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (2321). For example, when the electronic device (2301) includes the main processor (2321) and the auxiliary processor (2323), the auxiliary processor (2323) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (2321) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (2323) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2321) or as a part thereof.

The auxiliary processor (2323) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (2360), the sensor module (2376), or the communication module (2390)) of the electronic device (2301), for example, on behalf of the main processor (2321) while the main processor (2321) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2321) while the main processor (2321) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2323) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (2380) or a communication module (2390)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2323) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (2301) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (2308)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network can be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model can also or alternatively include a software structure.

The memory (2330) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (2320) or the sensor module (2376)) of the electronic device (2301). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (2340)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (2330) can include volatile memory (2332) or non-volatile memory (2334).

The program (2340) may be stored as software in memory (2330) and may include, for example, an operating system (2342), middleware (2344), or an application (2346).

The input module (2350) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (2301) (e.g., a processor (2320)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2301). The input module (2350) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

The audio output module (2355) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (2301). The audio output module (2355) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

The display module (2360) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2301). The display module (2360) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (2360) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module (2370) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2370) can acquire sound through the input module (2350), output sound through the sound output module (2355), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2302)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (2301).

The sensor module (2376) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (2301) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (2376) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface (2377) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (2301) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2302)). In one embodiment, the interface (2377) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal (2378) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2301) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2302)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (2378) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module (2379) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (2379) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module (2380) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (2380) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module (2388) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (2301). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2388) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

A battery (2389) may power at least one component of the electronic device (2301). In one embodiment, the battery (2389) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module (2390) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (2301) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2302), electronic device (2304), or server (2308)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2390) may operate independently from the processor (2320) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (2390) may include a wireless communication module (2392) (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 (2394) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (2304) via a first network (2398) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (2399) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a local area network or a wide area network)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (2392) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2396) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (2301) within a communication network such as the first network (2398) or the second network (2399).

The wireless communication module (2392) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency communications (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (2392) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (2392) may support various technologies for securing performance in high-frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (2392) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2301), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2304)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (2399)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2392) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

The antenna module (2397) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (2397) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (2397) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (2398) or the second network (2399), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (2390). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2390) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (2397).

According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2397) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

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

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (2301) and an external electronic device (2304) via a server (2308) connected to a second network (2399). Each of the external electronic devices (2302 or 2304) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2301). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (2301) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (2302, 2304, or 2308). For example, when the electronic device (2301) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2301) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion 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 (2301). The electronic device (2301) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (2301) may provide an ultra-low latency service using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (2304) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2308) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and/or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (2304) or the server (2308) may be included in the second network (2399). The electronic device (2301) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. 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 the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (2340)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (2336) or an external memory (2338)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (2301)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (2320)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (2301)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, ‘non-transitory’ simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The 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 may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store ^™ ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the 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, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 24, the electronic device (100, 2301) may include a processor (2420), a memory, a display (2460), and a sensor (2476). The electronic device (100, 2301), the processor (2420), the memory (2430), the display (2460), and the sensor (2476) of FIG. 3 may correspond to the electronic device (100, 2301), the processor (2320), the memory (2330), the display module (2360), and the sensor module (2376), respectively. The components of the electronic device (100, 2301) illustrated in FIG. 3 are for describing one embodiment, and the electronic device (100, 2301) may include more components than the components illustrated in FIG. 3, or may include other components that can replace at least some of the components. For example, the memory (2430) is not limited to a storage medium included in the electronic device (100, 2301), but may include a cloud storage external to the electronic device (100, 2301).

In one embodiment, the sensor (2476) can obtain information related to the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the sensor (2476) can obtain information related to the battery. For example, the sensor (2476) can obtain information related to the folding and/or unfolding of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the sensor (2476) can obtain information related to the rotation of the electronic device (100, 2301).

In one embodiment, the sensor (2476) can obtain information about the state of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the sensor (2476) can obtain information about the state in which the electronic device (100, 2301) is folded or unfolded by the hinge assembly. For example, the sensor (2476) can detect an angle or folding state between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and an angle or folding state between the second housing portion and the third housing portion. For example, a hall sensor and a magnet can detect an electrical change (e.g., a change in voltage) caused by a distance between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and between the second housing portion and the third housing portion, thereby detecting the angle or folding state between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and the angle or folding state between the second housing portion and the third housing portion. For example, an infrared sensor can detect an angle or folding state between a first housing portion and a second housing portion, or an angle or folding state between a second housing portion and a third housing portion, by detecting a change in an infrared signal generated by a distance between a first housing portion and a second housing portion, or a distance between a second housing portion and a third housing portion. For example, an electromagnetic sensor can detect an angle or folding state between a first housing portion and a second housing portion, or an angle or folding state between a second housing portion and a third housing portion, by detecting a change in an electromagnetic signal generated by a distance between a first housing portion and a second housing portion, or a distance between a second housing portion and a third housing portion.

In one embodiment, the display (2460) may include a flexible display. For example, the display (2460) may include a flexible display that can be folded or unfolded by a hinge assembly.

According to one embodiment, the display (2460) can display content. For example, the display (2460) can display content including at least one of text, still images, moving images, web pages, and application execution screens.

According to one embodiment, there may be multiple displays (2460). The first display may be positioned across multiple housing portions. The second display may be positioned facing the opposite side of the side on which the first display is positioned.

In one embodiment, the display (2460) may display a user interface. For example, the display (2460) may display a list of items for displaying the second content (e.g., 251, 271, 291 of FIG. 2). For example, the display (2460) may display a user interface related to disabling the battery saving mode. For example, the display (2460) may display a user interface for adjusting an area for displaying content.

According to one embodiment, the memory (2430) may include instructions. The instructions may be executed by the processor (2420). The instructions may include code for the electronic device (100, 2301) to perform various data processing or operations. For example, the memory (2430) may include instructions for the electronic device (100, 2301) to perform data processing or operations according to at least one of the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 23.

According to one embodiment, the memory (2430) may store data obtained by the processor (2420) performing a calculation. For example, the memory (2430) may store data obtained by the electronic device (100, 2301) performing data processing or calculation according to at least one of the embodiments described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 19.

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) may be operatively connected to the memory (2430). The processor (2420) may execute instructions stored in the memory (2430). The processor (2420) may perform various data processing or calculations by executing the instructions. The processor (2420) may control components included in the electronic device (100, 2301) by executing the instructions. For example, the processor (2420) may control at least one of the memory (2430), the display (2460), and the sensor (2476). The processor (2420) may perform calculations according to the instructions so that the electronic device (100, 2301) may perform operations, and may control components included in the electronic device (100, 2301).

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) may be configured with one or more processors. For example, the processor (2420) may include a main processor (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and a secondary processor (e.g., a neural processing unit (NPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a secure processor unit (SPU)). For example, the processor (2420) may include a plurality of computational cores.

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) can identify the state and change of the state of the electronic device (100, 2301). For example, the processor (2420) can identify a state in which the electronic device (100, 2301) is folded or unfolded through the hinge assembly. For example, the processor (2420) can identify a first state, a second state, and a third state of the electronic device (100, 2301) by controlling the sensor (2476). For example, the processor (2420) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the first state to the second state. For example, the processor (2420) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from the second state to the third state. For example, the processor (2420) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from a third state to a second state. For example, the processor (2420) can identify that the electronic device (100, 2301) has changed from a second state to a first state.

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) can control the display (2460) to display content. The content can include at least one of text, still images, moving images, web pages, and application execution screens.

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) may identify an area in which content is to be displayed. For example, the processor (2420) may identify a first area in which content is to be displayed based on a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from a first state (310) to a second state (320). For example, the processor (2420) may identify an area in which content is to be displayed based on a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from a second state (320) to a third state (330).

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) can provide first content through a first region and control to provide a black screen through a second region. For example, the processor (2420) can set a window view corresponding to the first region and output the first content through the window view. For example, the processor (2420) can provide a black screen by controlling the voltage, current, and/or update cycle of light-emitting elements corresponding to a second region in which a window view is not set using a display driver circuit.

According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) may identify an area on the display (2460) where content is to be displayed. For example, the processor (2420) may identify an area where content is to be displayed in response to a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from a first state (310) to a second state. For example, the processor (2420) may re-identify an area where content is to be displayed in response to a change in the state of the electronic device (100, 2301) from a second state to a third state. For example, the processor (2420) may re-identify an area in response to a user input that adjusts an area where content is to be displayed.

The methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. The one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

In the present disclosure, a function or operation performed by an electronic device may be performed by one or more processors executing one or more instructions stored in a memory. The function or operation of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by one processor executing one or more instructions, or may be performed by a combination of multiple processors executing one or more instructions. The processor mentioned in the present disclosure may be understood to include a circuit for performing an operation or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, the one or more processors may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on chip (SoC), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or an integrated circuit (IC) configured to execute one or more instructions. The one or more processors may be configured to perform the operations of the electronic device described above.

In the present disclosure, a program (software module, software) may be stored in a non-volatile memory including a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs) or other forms of optical storage devices, a magnetic cassette. Or, it may be stored in a memory formed by a combination of some or all of these. The memory may be formed by a single storage medium, or may be formed by a combination of a plurality of storage media. The one or more commands may be stored in a single storage medium, or may be distributed and stored in a plurality of storage media.

Additionally, the program may be stored on an attachable storage device that is accessible via a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure via an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part”, “module”, etc. may refer to a hardware component such as a processor or circuit, and/or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

A "component" or "module" may be implemented by a program stored in an addressable storage medium and executed by a processor. For example, a "component" or "module" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

The specific implementations described in this disclosure are merely exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of conventional electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted.

Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

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In foldable electronic devices, A housing comprising a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a third housing portion; A first hinge assembly rotatably connecting the first housing portion and the second housing portion; A second hinge assembly rotatably connecting the second housing portion and the third housing portion; A first display disposed on the back surface of at least one of the first housing portion, the second housing portion, or the third housing portion; A second display disposed across the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion, the second display including a first display area located on a front surface of the first housing portion, a second display area located on a front surface of the second housing portion, and a third display area located on a front surface of the third housing portion, wherein the second display can be folded by the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly; memory that stores commands; and At least one processor; Including, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, so that the foldable electronic device: While the foldable electronic device is in a first state, first content is displayed on the first display, wherein the first state of the foldable electronic device is a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device is folded by the second hinge assembly; While displaying the first content on the first display, it is identified that the foldable electronic device changes from the first state to a second state, wherein the second state of the foldable electronic device is a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and unfolded by the second hinge assembly; When the foldable electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, a list of items related to display properties of second content to be displayed on the second display is displayed on the third display area of the second display when the foldable electronic device changes from the second state to the third state. The third state of the foldable electronic device is a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly. Foldable electronic devices. In claim 1, The list of the above items is displayed on the third display area, in an area adjacent to the edge of the first housing portion, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the foldable electronic device: While the foldable electronic device is in the second state, detecting a touch input for the list of items for selecting at least one item from the list of items; After the touch input for the list of items is detected, identifying that the state of the foldable electronic device is changed from the second state to the third state; Determine the display properties of the second content to be displayed on the second display while the foldable electronic device is in the third state based on the item selected by the touch input; and In the third state, the second content is displayed on at least a part of the area of the second display according to the determined display properties. Foldable electronic devices. In claim 2, The above items correspond to the screen split ratios of the second display, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the foldable electronic device: Selecting one area among the display areas divided by the screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item from the entire area of the second display, and To display the second content within the selected display area, Foldable electronic devices. In claim 3, The second content is the same content as the first content, Foldable electronic devices. In claim 2, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the foldable electronic device: Display a list of multiple applications within another area of the display areas divided by a screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item, To display the execution screen of an application selected from the list of the above multiple applications within the above other area, Foldable electronic devices. In claim 2, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the foldable electronic device: Determine the screen display version of the second content based on the item selected by the touch input, To display the second content of the screen display version determined above, Foldable electronic devices. In claim 6, The above items correspond to the screen display versions of the second content. Foldable electronic devices. In claim 7, The screen display version of the second content is different from the screen display version of the first content. Foldable electronic devices. In claim 2, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the foldable electronic device: Identifying one of the sub-contents included in the first content based on the item selected by the touch input, To display the identified sub-content above, Foldable electronic devices. In claim 9, The above items represent the sub-contents included within the first content, Foldable electronic devices. In a method for displaying content in a foldable electronic device, An operation of displaying first content on a first display while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, wherein the first state of the foldable electronic device is a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by a first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device is folded by a second hinge assembly; An operation of identifying that a state of a second display is changed from the first state to a second state while displaying the first content on the first display, wherein the second state of the foldable electronic device is a state in which the foldable electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and unfolded by the second hinge assembly; and An operation of displaying a list of items related to display properties of second content to be displayed on the second display when the foldable electronic device changes from the first state to the second state on the third display area of the second display as the foldable electronic device changes from the second state to the third state; Including, The third state of the foldable electronic device is a state in which the electronic device is unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the electronic device is unfolded by the second hinge assembly. method. In claim 11, The list of the above items is displayed on the third display area, in an area adjacent to the edge of the first housing portion, An action of detecting a touch input to the list of items while the foldable electronic device is in the second state; An action of identifying that the state of the foldable electronic device has changed from the second state to the third state after the touch input for the list of items is detected; An operation of determining a display property of the second content to be displayed on the second display while the foldable electronic device is in the third state based on an item selected by the touch input; and An operation of displaying the second content on at least a portion of the second display area in the third state according to the determined display properties; including, method. In claim 12, The above items correspond to the screen split ratios of the second display, The operation of determining the display properties of the second content is an operation of selecting one area among the display areas divided by a screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item from the entire area of the second display, The action of displaying the second content is to display the second content within the selected display area. method. In claim 12, While the state of the second display is the third state, an operation of displaying a list of multiple applications within another area of the display areas divided by a screen split ratio corresponding to the selected item; and An action of displaying an execution screen of an application selected from a list of the plurality of applications within the other area while the state of the second display is the third state; including more, method. In claim 12, The operation of determining the display properties of the second content comprises: an operation of determining a screen display version of the second content based on an item selected by the touch input; Includes, The action of displaying the second content is to display the second content in the determined screen display version. method.