WO2022030804A1 - 화면 회전을 제어하기 위한 폴더블 전자 장치 및 그의 동작 방법 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and method for controlling screen rotation in a foldable electronic device.
- Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, and are being improved in order to strengthen design aspects and differentiate functional elements thereof.
- BACKGROUND ART Electronic devices are being transformed from a uniform shape of a rectangular shape into a variety of shapes.
- the electronic device may have a deformable structure capable of adjusting the size of the display to satisfy portability and usability of the electronic device.
- the electronic device having a deformable structure may include a foldable electronic device in which at least two housings are folded or unfolded with respect to each other.
- the foldable electronic device is configured to be in-folding, out-folding, in-/out-folding, sliding and/or rolling by rotating the first housing and the second housing with respect to each other through a hinge module. (rolling) method may be operated.
- the structure of the display disposed to cross the first housing and the second housing may be modified in various forms.
- a user of a foldable electronic device may change a viewing direction of content displayed on the display according to various types of displays.
- a foldable electronic device requires a method for controlling screen rotation based on various types of displays.
- Various embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus and method for controlling screen rotation in a foldable electronic device.
- the electronic device is connected to a hinge module and the hinge module, and includes a first surface, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first surface between the first surface and the second surface.
- a first housing including a first side surrounding the space and a third surface connected to the hinge module so as to be foldable with respect to the first housing, and facing the same direction as the first surface in an unfolded state, the third surface
- the third surface from at least a portion of a second housing and the first surface and a second housing including a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface and a second side surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface
- the first display and the second space arranged in at least a part of
- a first sensor for collecting sensor data related to the movement of the housing, a second sensor disposed in at least a part of the second space and collecting sensor data related to the movement of the second housing, and the first display
- the first display a processor operatively coupled to a second display, the first sensor,
- the method of operating an electronic device includes a first surface connected to a hinge module, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first space between the first surface and the second surface.
- a first sensor disposed in the first space of a first housing including a first side surrounding the hinge module is connected to the hinge module to be foldable with respect to the first housing,
- the second housing of the second housing including a third surface facing the same direction, a fourth surface facing the opposite direction to the third surface, and a second side surface surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface
- the operation of identifying the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing through the second sensor disposed in the second space and the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing satisfy a specified first range
- the The second of a first display disposed on at least a portion of the third surface from at least a portion of the first surface and a second display disposed so as to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the fourth surface in the second space
- a first sensor disposed in a first housing and/or a second sensor disposed in a second housing selected based on a folding angle of the first housing and the second housing
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 2C is a diagram illustrating an intermediate state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 2D is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device for controlling screen rotation according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 5A, 5B, and 5C are an example for changing a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6A and 6B are other examples for changing a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart for detecting a folding angle in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 9A and 9B are an example for changing a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 10A and 10B are other examples for changing a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 11 is an example for setting a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 13A and 13B are an example for changing a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 15A and 15B are an example for changing a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
- the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
- may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
- some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, a program 140
- the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
- the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123
- the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more, but is not limited to the above example.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output module 155 may 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 may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
- a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may 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, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card
- the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
- the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
- the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
- a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- a telecommunication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
- NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
- the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
- the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from a plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through at least one selected antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, underside) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band), and It may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of a designated high frequency band. .
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- GPIO general purpose input and output
- SPI serial peripheral interface
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
- all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- the electronic device may have various types of devices.
- the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a smart phone
- a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
- first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
- a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
- a processor eg, processor 120
- a device eg, electronic device 101
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
- the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
- a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
- the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones).
- a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
- each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
- one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.
- FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 2C is a diagram illustrating an intermediate state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- the electronic device 200 includes a pair of housings ( 210 and 220 (eg, a foldable housing), and a first display 230 (eg, a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) disposed through the pair of housings 210 and 220 . and a second display 235 (eg, a sub-display).
- the hinge module eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D
- the hinge cover 265 that protects the hinge module and covers the foldable portion.
- the surface on which the first display 230 is disposed may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 200
- the opposite surface of the front surface may be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 200
- a surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 200 .
- the pair of housings 210 and 220 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing that are foldably disposed with respect to each other via a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ).
- a housing 220 may be included.
- the pair of housings 210 and 220 is not limited to the form and combination shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C, and may be implemented by a combination and/or combination of other shapes or parts. have.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis (axis A), and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (axis A). .
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be folded asymmetrically with respect to the folding axis. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. Depending on whether or not there is an angle or distance formed from each other may be different.
- the first housing 210 is connected to a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200 , and faces the front of the electronic device 200 .
- a hinge module eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D
- the second housing 220 is connected to a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200 , and faces the front of the electronic device 200 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to receive the first display 230 through structural coupling of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the first display 230 .
- the hinge cover 265 is disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to cover the hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ). can be placed.
- the hinge cover 265 is covered by a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 according to an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state of the electronic device 200, can be exposed to the outside. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 265 may not be exposed because it is covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the hinge cover ( 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the hinge cover 265 may include the first housing 210 and The second housing 220 may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 .
- the area in which the hinge cover 265 is exposed to the outside may be smaller than that in a fully folded state.
- the hinge cover 265 may not be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of 180 degrees, and the first display (
- the first area 230a, the folding area 230c, and the second area 230b of the 230 may form the same plane and may be disposed to face the same direction.
- the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 . may be arranged to face each other (in folding method).
- the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the first display 230 form a narrow angle (eg, 0 degree to 10 degree range) with each other through the folding area 230c, They may be arranged to face each other.
- at least a portion of the folding area 230c may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.
- the first housing 210 when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first housing 210 is rotated at an angle of 360 degrees with respect to the second housing 220 so that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 are rotated. It can also be folded oppositely (out-folding method).
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are disposed at a certain angle to each other.
- the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the first display 230 may form an angle larger than the folded state and smaller than the unfolded state
- the curvature of the folding area 230c is the folded state.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be stopped at a specified folding angle between the folded state and the unfolded state via a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ). angle can be formed (free stop function).
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are arranged in an unfolding direction or a folding direction based on a specified inflection angle through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ). As such, it may operate while being pressurized.
- a hinge module eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D .
- the electronic device 200 includes at least one display 230 , 235 , an input device 215 , and a sound output disposed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 .
- device 227, 228, sensor module 217a, 217b, 226, camera module 216a, 216b, 225, key input device 219, indicator (not shown), or connector port 229. may include
- the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the components or may additionally include at least one other component.
- the first display 230 may be disposed in a space formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220 .
- the first display 230 may be seated in a recess 201 formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220 , and substantially covers most of the front surface of the electronic device 200 . can be arranged to occupy.
- the first display 230 may include a flexible display in which at least a partial area can be deformed into a flat surface or a curved surface.
- the first display 230 includes a first area 230a facing the first housing 210 , a second area 230b facing the second housing 220 , and a first area 230a .
- the division of the regions of the first display 230 is only an exemplary physical division by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ), and is not substantially As a result, the first display 230 may be seamlessly displayed as one full screen through a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ).
- the first region 230a and the second region 230b may have an overall symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape with respect to the folding region 230c.
- the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 240 disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 . It may include a second rear cover 250 disposed on the. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with the first side member 213 . In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed with the second rear cover 250 . According to one embodiment, at least one cover of the first back cover 240 and the second back cover 250 is a substantially transparent plate (eg, a glass plate comprising various coating layers, or a polymer plate) or an opaque plate. It can be formed through a plate.
- a substantially transparent plate eg, a glass plate comprising various coating layers, or a polymer plate
- the first back cover 240 may be, for example, coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or any of the above materials. It may be formed by an opaque plate, such as a combination of at least two. According to an embodiment, the second back cover 250 may be formed through a substantially transparent plate, such as glass or polymer. Accordingly, the second display 235 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover 250 in the inner space of the second housing 220 .
- the input device 215 may include a microphone 215 .
- the input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones 215 disposed to detect the direction of sound.
- the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers 227 and 228 .
- the speakers 227 , 228 are connected to the receiver 227 for calls disposed through the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 and a side member of the second housing 220 . and an external speaker 228 disposed thereon.
- the microphone 215 , the speakers 227 , 228 and the connector 229 are disposed in spaces of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 , and the first housing 210 .
- the holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 may be commonly used for the microphone 215 and the speakers 227 and 228 .
- the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that is operated while excluding the hole formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 . have.
- the camera modules 216a , 216b , and 225 are a first camera device 216a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 , the first of the first housing 210 . It may include a second camera device 216b disposed on the second side 212 and/or a third camera device 225 disposed on the fourth side 222 of the second housing 220 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 disposed near the second camera device 216b.
- the flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
- the camera devices 216a, 216b, 225 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- at least one camera device of camera devices 216a, 216b, 225 includes two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors, the first housing 210 and/or the second The two may be disposed together on either side of the housing 220 .
- the sensor modules 217a , 217b , and 226 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor modules 217a , 217b , and 226 are a first sensor module 217a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 , and the second of the first housing 210 . It may include a second sensor module 217b disposed on the surface 212 and/or a third sensor module 226 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 .
- the sensor modules 217a, 217b, 226 include a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an illumination sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (TOF sensor or RiDAR scanner). ) may include at least one of.
- the electronic device 200 may include a first inertial sensor 283a disposed in the first housing 210 and a second inertial sensor 283b disposed in the second housing 220 .
- the first inertial sensor 283a may be disposed in the inner space of the first housing 210 to generate an electrical signal or data value related to the movement of the first housing 210 .
- the second inertial sensor 283b may be disposed in the inner space of the second housing 220 to generate an electrical signal or data value related to the movement of the second housing 220 .
- the first inertial sensor 283a and/or the second inertial sensor 283b may include a 6-axis sensor, a motion sensor, a gyro sensor, and/or an acceleration sensor.
- the electronic device 200 may further include a sensor module (not shown), for example, at least one of a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a fingerprint recognition sensor.
- a sensor module for example, at least one of a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a fingerprint recognition sensor.
- the fingerprint recognition sensor may be disposed through at least one of the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and/or the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 . may be
- the key input device 219 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 . In an embodiment, the key input device 219 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 . In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 219 , and the not included key input device 219 includes at least one display 230 , 235 . ) can be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys. As another embodiment, the key input device 219 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one of the displays 230 and 235 .
- the connector port 229 may accommodate a connector (eg, a USB connector or an interface connector port module (IF module)) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device.
- the connector port 229 further includes a separate connector port (eg, an ear jack hole) for performing a function for transmitting and receiving an audio signal with an external electronic device together or for performing a function for transmitting and receiving an audio signal. You may.
- At least one camera device 216a, 225 of the camera devices 216a, 216b, 225, and at least one sensor module 217a, 226 of the sensor modules 217a, 217b, 226 And/or the indicator may be arranged to be exposed through the at least one display (230, 235).
- the at least one camera device 216a , 225 , the at least one sensor module 217a , 226 and/or the indicator may activate the display 230 , 235 in the interior space of the at least one housing 210 , 220 .
- a cover member eg, a window layer (not shown) of the first display 230 and/or the second back cover 250 . It can be arranged so that some camera devices 216a and/or 225 or sensor modules 217a and/or 226 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the displays 230 and/or 235. .
- the area of the display 230 and/or 235 eg a display panel facing the camera device 216a and/or 225 and/or the sensor module 217a and/or 226 does not require a perforated opening. You may.
- the electronic device 200 may be operated to maintain an intermediate state through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ).
- the intermediate state is an operating state corresponding to an unfolded state and a folded state of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 , and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . It may include an operation state in which the folding angle of is included in the third reference range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees).
- the electronic device 200 is in a state in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are unfolded at various angles through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) in an intermediate state.
- the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is within a first reference range (eg, about 170 degrees to about 180 degrees). It may include an operation state included in FIG.
- the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is in the second reference range (eg, about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees). It may include an operation state included in FIG.
- the electronic device 200 may use the first display 230 or the second display 235 based on the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the electronic device 200 displays the second display.
- the electronic device 200 displays the first display.
- the electronic device 200 includes a first area (eg, a first area 231a in FIG.
- the first display 230 may be controlled to display different contents in the corresponding second area of the first display 230 (eg, the second area 231b of FIG. 2D ).
- the designated first range and/or the designated second range may be included in the third reference range for determining the intermediate state.
- 2D is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 includes a first display 230 , a second display 235 , a support member assembly 260 , at least one printed circuit board 270 , and a first It may include a housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a first rear cover 240 , and a second rear cover 250 .
- the first display 230 includes a display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 on which the display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) is seated. layers may be included.
- the one or more plates 232 may include a conductive plate (eg, Cu sheet or SUS sheet) disposed between the display panel 231 and the support member assembly 260 .
- the one or more plates 232 may be formed to have substantially the same area as the first display 230 , and the area facing the folding area 230c of the first display 230c is bendable.
- the one or more plates 232 may include at least one auxiliary material layer (eg, a graphite member) disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 231 .
- the one or more plates 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 231 .
- the second display 235 may be disposed in a space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250 . According to an embodiment, the second display 235 may be visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of the second rear cover 250 in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250 . can be arranged.
- the support member assembly 260 includes a first support member 261 (eg, a first support plate), a second support member 262 (eg, a second support plate), and a first support member.
- the hinge module 264 disposed between the 261 and the second support member 262, the hinge cover 265 covering the hinge module 264 when viewed from the outside, and the first support member 261 and At least one wiring member 263 (eg, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) crossing the second support member 262 may be included.
- the support member assembly 260 may be disposed between one or more plates 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270 .
- the first support member 261 may be disposed between the first area 231a of the first display 230 and the first printed circuit board 271 .
- the second support member 262 may be disposed between the second area 231b of the first display 230 and the second printed circuit board 272 .
- at least one wiring member 263 and at least a portion of the hinge module 264 may be disposed inside the support member assembly 260 .
- the at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an x-axis direction) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 .
- the at least one wiring member 263 is disposed in a direction (eg, the x-axis direction) perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, the y-axis or the folding axis A of FIG. 2A ) of the folding area 230c. can be placed.
- the at least one printed circuit board 270 may include a first printed circuit board 271 disposed to face the first support member 261 and a second support member 262 to face each other. and a second printed circuit board 272 disposed thereon.
- the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 include the support member assembly 260, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the first rear cover ( 240) and/or the second rear cover 250 may be disposed in the inner space.
- the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may include a plurality of electronic components arranged to implement various functions of the electronic device 200 .
- the electronic device includes a first printed circuit board 271 and a first support member disposed in a space formed through the first support member 261 in a first space of the first housing 210 .
- a first battery 291 disposed at a position facing the first swelling hole 2611 of 261 , at least one camera device 282 (eg, the first camera device 216a of FIG. 1 ) and/or The second camera device 216b) or at least one sensor module 281 (eg, the first sensor module 217a and/or the second sensor module 217b of FIG. 2A ) may be included.
- the second printed circuit board 272 and the second support member 262 are disposed in the second space formed through the second support member 262 .
- a second battery 292 disposed at a position facing the second swelling hole 2621 may be included.
- the first housing 210 and the first support member 261 may be integrally formed.
- the second housing 220 and the second support member 262 may also be integrally formed.
- the first housing 210 may include a first rotational support surface 214
- the second housing 220 supports a second rotational support corresponding to the first rotational support surface 214 . It may include a face 224 .
- the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 may include curved surfaces corresponding to (and naturally connected to) the curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 265 .
- the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 265 to attach the hinge cover 265 to the electronic device.
- the back side of (200) may not be exposed or may be exposed to a minimum.
- the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 rotate along a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265 to rotate the hinge cover ( 265 ) may be maximally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device for controlling screen rotation according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device. .
- the electronic device 300 includes a processor 310 , a first display 320 , a second display 330 , a first sensor 340 , and a second sensor 350 . and/or memory 360 .
- the processor 310 may be substantially the same as the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the processor 120 .
- the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 may be substantially the same as the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , or may be included in the display module 160 .
- the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor 350 may be substantially the same as the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 , or may be included in the sensor module 176 .
- the memory 360 may be substantially the same as the memory 130 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the memory 130 .
- the first display 320 may be substantially the same as the first display 230 of FIG. 2A , or may be included in the first display 230 .
- the second display 330 may be substantially the same as the second display 235 of FIG. 2A , or may be included in the second display 235 .
- the first sensor 340 may be substantially the same as the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A , or may be included in the first inertial sensor 283a.
- the second sensor 350 may be substantially the same as the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A or may be included in the second inertial sensor 283b.
- the first display 320 is a first surface (eg, the first surface (eg, FIG. 2A ) of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) of the electronic device 300 211)) of the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) and at least a part of the third surface (eg, the third surface 221 of FIG. 2A ).
- the first display 320 is positioned at a folding angle of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ). It may include a flexible display in which at least a portion of the area can be changed to a flat surface or a curved surface based on the flexible display.
- the second display 330 is disposed on the fourth surface (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) in the inner space of the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) of the electronic device 300 . It may be arranged to be seen from the outside through at least a portion of the four sides (222).
- the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 may display information processed by the electronic device 300 .
- the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 may display content related to an application program executed by the processor 310 .
- the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 may be in a low-power display mode (eg, always on display (AOD)). )) related content can be displayed.
- the standby mode of the electronic device 300 may include a state in which driving of the processor 310 (eg, an application processor) is restricted.
- the first sensor 340 may be disposed in at least a portion of an internal space of the first housing of the electronic device 300 (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ).
- the first sensor 340 collects information (eg, posture, angular velocity, and/or acceleration) related to the movement of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) to the processor ( 310) can be provided.
- the first sensor 340 may include an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a first gyro sensor, and/or a first acceleration sensor.
- the second sensor 350 may be disposed in at least a portion of an internal space of the second housing of the electronic device 300 (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ).
- the second sensor 350 collects information (eg, posture, angular velocity, and/or acceleration) related to the movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) to the processor ( 310) can be provided.
- the second sensor 350 may include an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a second gyro sensor, and/or a second acceleration sensor.
- the processor 310 may control the operatively connected first display 320 , the second display 330 , the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor 350 .
- the processor 310 may include an application processor or a sensor hub processor.
- the processor 310 may detect a folding angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 collects sensors through the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350 .
- a folding angle of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) may be detected based on the data.
- the processor 310 may include a first sensor 340 , a second sensor 350 and a magnetic detection sensor (eg: Hall IC) may be used to detect the folding angle of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ).
- the magnetic sensor may be disposed in the first housing (or second housing) to detect a magnetic force generated from a magnetic material disposed in the second housing (or first housing).
- the active state of the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 refers to a state in which all pixels of the display (eg, the first display 320 and/or the second display 330) are activated.
- the processor 310 eg, an application processor
- the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor 350 may be controlled by an application processor and/or a sensor hub processor.
- the processor 310 when the first display 320 and the second display 330 are in an inactive state, the processor 310 is configured to include a part of the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) and/or a second display.
- a first housing eg, first housing 210 in FIG. 2A
- a second housing eg, in FIG. 2A
- the folding angle of the second housing 220 may be detected.
- the inactive state of the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 may indicate that at least one pixel of the display (eg, the first display 320 and/or the second display 330) is activated.
- It may include a state or a state in which all pixels are inactive.
- the application processor of the processor 310 is deactivated, and the sensor hub processor operates the first sensor 340 and/or the second display 330 .
- the sensor 350 may be controlled.
- the processor 310 may select the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 as a display for displaying content based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the content may include content related to an application program executed by the processor 310 or content related to a low power display mode (eg, AOD).
- the processor 310 determines that the electronic device 300 is in an unfolded state (eg, the state of FIG. 2A ) based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 , the processor 310 performs a first step to display content.
- the display 320 may be selected.
- the unfolded state of the electronic device 300 may include a state in which the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in the first reference range (eg, about 170 degrees to about 180 degrees).
- the processor 310 determines that the electronic device 300 is in the folded state (eg, the state of FIG. 2B ) based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 , the processor 310 displays the second content.
- the display 330 may be selected.
- the folded state of the electronic device 300 may include a state in which the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in the second reference range (eg, about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees).
- the processor 310 when the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in a specified first range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 75 degrees), the processor 310 is configured to display the content on the second display 330 . ) can be selected.
- the electronic device 300 when the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in a specified first range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 75 degrees), the electronic device 300 is based on an area mounted on (or in contact with) a horizontal plane. to operate in the first sub-mode or the second sub-mode.
- the horizontal plane may mean a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of gravity. Accordingly, the processor 310 may select the second display 330 to display content in the first sub-mode and the second sub-mode.
- the second surface (eg, the second surface 212 of FIG. 2A ) of the first housing eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) is mounted on a horizontal surface (or in contact) state
- the second sub-mode includes a side surface (eg, the first side member 213 of FIG. 2A ) of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) and the second housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ).
- the second housing 220 may include a state in which a side surface (eg, the second side member 223 of FIG. 2A ) is mounted on a horizontal surface (or is in contact).
- the processor 310 may set the first sensor 340 to a specified number of vertical axes (eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A ), a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ), and a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the first sensor 340 .
- a specified number of vertical axes eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A
- a horizontal axis eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A
- a vertical axis eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A
- the designated third range may include a range of about -25 degrees to about 25 degrees along the horizontal axis, a range of about -12 degrees to about 12 degrees along the vertical axis, and a range of about 65 degrees to about 90 degrees along the vertical axis.
- the processor 310 displays the content on the first display 320 .
- the processor 310 determines that the electronic device 300 is in an intermediate state (eg, the state of FIG. 2C ). can do.
- the processor 310 may use the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor 350 to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 . It can be selected as a sensor. According to an embodiment, when the processor 310 determines that the electronic device 300 is in an unfolded state (eg, the state of FIG. 2A ) based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 , the first sensor 340 and / Alternatively, the second sensor 350 may be selected as a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 . For example, the processor 310 may indicate that all axial directions of the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350 are the same in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 moves the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) or the second sensor 350 (eg, a second acceleration sensor) to the electronic device ( 300) can be selected as a sensor for detecting the rotation.
- the processor 310 may use the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) or The second sensor 350 (eg, a second acceleration sensor) may be selected as a sensor for detecting rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 when the processor 310 determines that the electronic device 300 is in the folded state (eg, the state of FIG. 2B ) based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 , the processor 310 activates the first sensor 340 .
- a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 may be selected.
- the vertical axis direction (eg, Z axis direction) of the second display 330 and the first sensor 340 selected to display content in the folded state of the electronic device 300 corresponds to the processor 310 . Therefore, the first sensor 340 may be selected as a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 sets the second sensor 350 to the electronic device ( 300) can be selected as the sensor to be used to detect the rotation.
- the processor 310 when the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in the specified second range (eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 310 is configured to perform the first sensor 340 and/or the second 2
- the sensor 350 may be selected as a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 may display the first housing (eg, the first housing of FIG. 2A ) in a state in which the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in a specified second range (eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees).
- a specified second range eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees
- the second sensor 350 is used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 operates the second housing (eg, the second housing of FIG. 2A ) in a state in which the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in a specified second range (eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees).
- the fourth surface eg, the fourth surface 222 of FIG. 2A
- the first sensor 340 is used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 . It can be selected as a sensor.
- the processor 310 may display the first housing (eg, the first housing of FIG. 2A ) in a state in which the folding angle of the electronic device 300 is included in a specified second range (eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees). 210) of the second side (eg, second side 212 of FIG. 2A ) and a fourth side of the second housing (eg, second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ) (eg, fourth side of FIG. 2A ).
- a specified second range eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees. 210 degrees.
- the second side eg, second side 212 of FIG. 2A
- a fourth side of the second housing eg, second housing 220 of FIG. 2A
- the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350 may be selected as sensors to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 controls the second sensor 350 at a specified number of vertical axes (eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A ), a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ), and a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the second sensor 350 . 3, it may be determined that the fourth surface of the second housing is mounted on a horizontal surface.
- the processor 310 may set the display direction of the content based on the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor 350 selected based on the folding angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 is configured to perform the electronic device 300 based on the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) and/or the second sensor 350 (eg, a second acceleration sensor). can detect the orientation angle of .
- the processor 310 may set the display direction of the content based on the direction angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the direction angle of the electronic device 300 is between a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ) and a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG.
- the processor 310 may set the display direction of the content based on the direction angle corresponding to the one surface of the electronic device 300 that the user looks at.
- the user may mean a user who owns and/or operates the electronic device 300 .
- the display direction of the content may refer to a direction in which a user's gaze is directed.
- the processor 310 may generate information related to content to be displayed on the first display 320 or the second display 330 selected to display the content based on the display direction of the content. have.
- the processor 310 may generate content-related information based on a size of a display area (eg, a screen) for displaying content, a start position of the content, and/or a display direction of the content. For example, when the first display 320 is selected, the processor 310 may draw content-related information in a buffer of the first display 320 . In this case, the first display 320 may output information related to the content drawn in the buffer to the display panel.
- the processor 310 may draw content related information to a buffer of the second display 330 . In this case, the second display 330 may output information related to the content drawn in the buffer to the display panel.
- the memory 360 includes at least one component of the electronic device 300 (eg, the processor 310 , the first display 320 , the second display 330 , and the first sensor 340 ). ) or a variety of data used by the second sensor 350) may be stored.
- the data may include information related to a reference range and/or a specified range for classifying the operating state of the electronic device 300 .
- the data may include sensor data collected by the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor 350 .
- an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 ) includes a hinge module (eg, FIG. The hinge module 264 of 2d) and connected to the hinge module, the first surface (eg, the first surface 211 of FIG. 2A ), the second surface facing the opposite direction to the first surface (eg, FIG. 2A ) a first housing comprising a second surface 212 of Example: the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) and a third surface (eg, in FIG. The third surface 221 of 2a), the fourth surface facing the opposite direction to the third surface (eg, the fourth surface 222 of FIG.
- a hinge module eg, FIG. The hinge module 264 of 2d
- the first surface eg, the first surface 211 of FIG. 2A
- the second surface facing the opposite direction to the first surface eg, FIG. 2A
- a first housing comprising a second surface 212 of Example:
- a second housing eg, the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A
- a first display eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the first display 230 of FIG. 2A , or the first display 320 of FIG. 3
- a second display eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the second display 235 of FIG. 2A , or the second display 330 of FIG.
- a first sensor disposed in at least a part of the first space and collecting sensor data related to the movement of the first housing (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 , the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A ) ) or the first sensor 340 of FIG. 3) and disposed in at least a part of the second space, related to the movement of the second housing a second sensor that collects sensor data (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 , the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A , or the second sensor 350 of FIG. 3 ); and a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 or processor 310 of FIG.
- the processor identifies the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing through the first sensor and the second sensor, and sets a first range in which the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing are designated. If satisfied, select the second display, determine the display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through the second sensor, and configure the second display to display the content based on the display direction of the content can be controlled
- the processor when the first display and/or the second display is in an active state, the first sensor, the second sensor, and the magnetic detection sensor are used to identify the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing, and when the first display and the second display are in an inactive state, the first sensor Folding angles of the first housing and the second housing may be identified through a part of the , and a part of the second sensor.
- the first sensor and/or the second sensor may include an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor, and a part of the first sensor and/or the second sensor may include the acceleration sensor.
- the processor selects the second display and , a display direction of the content may be determined based on sensor data collected through the first sensor, and the second display may be controlled to display the content based on the display direction of the content.
- the processor selects the first display and , determine a display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through the first sensor and/or the second sensor, and control the first display to display the content based on the display direction of the content .
- the processor when the first display is in an active state when the first housing and the second housing are in an unfolded state, is configured to respond to sensor data collected through the first sensor and the second sensor.
- the display direction of the content is determined based on the sensor data collected through the first sensor or the second sensor when the first display is in an inactive state when the first housing and the second housing are unfolded. Based on the display direction of the content may be determined.
- the processor selects the first display, and
- the display direction of the content may be determined based on sensor data collected through the first sensor and/or the second sensor, and the first display may be controlled to display the content based on the display direction of the content.
- the processor determines the display direction of the content based on the sensor data collected through the second sensor and when the sensor data collected through the second sensor satisfies the specified first condition, the display direction of the content may be determined based on the sensor data collected through the first sensor.
- the processor collects the data through the first sensor and the second sensor A display direction of the content may be determined based on one sensor data.
- the content may include content related to an application program or content related to a low power display mode.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart 400 for setting a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- the electronic device of FIG. 4 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 . As an example, at least some components of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, and 6B.
- 5A, 5B, and 5C are an example for changing a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6A and 6B are other examples for changing a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device may identify a folding angle of the electronic device in operation 401 .
- the processor 310 includes a first sensor 340 disposed in a first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ), a second housing (eg, the second housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) 220)), the folding angle of the electronic device may be confirmed based on the second sensor 350 and/or the magnetic detection sensor (eg, hall IC).
- the processor 310 detects the first sensor 340 , the second sensor 350 and/or the magnetic detection sensor.
- a folding angle of the electronic device may be detected by using the .
- the processor 310 may include a portion of the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) and the second sensor 350 . ) (eg, the second acceleration sensor) may be used to detect the folding angle of the electronic device.
- the folding angle of the electronic device may include an angle between the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A ).
- the electronic device may determine whether the folding angle of the electronic device satisfies a specified first range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 75 degrees). have.
- a specified first range eg, about 20 degrees to about 75 degrees.
- the processor 310 when the folding angle 500 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the specified first range, the specified first range can be considered satisfactory.
- the processor 310 when the folding angle 600 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the specified first range, the designated first range can be considered satisfactory.
- the content A second display (eg, the second display 235 of FIG. 2A or the second display 330 of FIG. 3 ) may be selected as a display for displaying .
- the second display 330 when the second display 330 is selected as a display for displaying content, power may be supplied. In this case, the power supply to the first display 320 may be cut off.
- the content may include content related to an application program executed by the processor 310 or content related to a low power display mode (eg, AOD).
- the electronic device eg, the processor 120 or 310 ) performs a second sensor (eg, the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A or the second sensor 350 of FIG. 3 ) ) based on the content display direction can be set.
- a second sensor eg, the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A or the second sensor 350 of FIG. 3
- the processor 310 as shown in Figure 5a, the folding angle 500 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the specified first range and operates in the second sub mode.
- the direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected based on sensor data collected through the second sensor 350 (eg, a second acceleration sensor).
- the processor 310 since the processor 310 is disposed such that a vertical axis (eg, the Z axis of FIG. 2A ) of the second sensor 350 faces the first display 320 as shown in FIG. 5B , the second sensor 350 The electronic device 300 by inverting (eg, rotating 180 degrees) the vertical axis (eg, the Z axis of FIG.
- the processor 310 configures a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ) and a vertical axis (eg, a Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) that form a directional angle of the electronic device 300 based on the directional angle of the electronic device 300 . ) toward the upper end of the extended virtual plane (eg, the converted X-axis direction of FIG. 5B ) may be set as the content display direction.
- a horizontal axis eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A
- a vertical axis eg, a Y-axis of FIG. 2A
- the upper end of the extended virtual plane eg, the converted X-axis direction of FIG. 5B
- the processor 310 may set the first direction (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) from the second housing 220 toward the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) based on the orientation angle of the electronic device 300 .
- Example: direction 1 in FIG. 5C) may be set as the content display direction.
- the second sub-mode is a side surface of the first housing 210 (eg, the first side member 213 of FIG. 2A ) and a side surface of the second housing 220 (eg, the second sub-mode of FIG. 2A ), as shown in FIG. 5A .
- the second side member 223) may include a state in which it is mounted on (or in contact with) a horizontal surface.
- the processor 310 as shown in Figure 6a, the folding angle 600 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the specified first range and operates in the first sub-mode
- the direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected based on sensor data collected through the second sensor 350 .
- the processor 310 is configured to generate the second sensor 350 (eg, a second acceleration sensor) based on a change in a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) and a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the second sensor 350 (eg, the second acceleration sensor).
- a direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected.
- the processor 310 may display a second direction toward the second housing 220 in the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) based on the orientation angle of the electronic device 300 .
- Example: direction 2 in FIG. 6B) may be set as the content display direction.
- the first sub-mode may include a state in which the second surface of the first housing 210 (eg, the second surface 212 of FIG. 2A ) is mounted on (or in contact with) a horizontal surface as shown in FIG. 6A . .
- the electronic device eg, the processor 120 or 310 performs a second display (eg, the second display 235 of FIG. 2A or the second display of FIG. 3 ) based on the display direction of the content.
- Content may be displayed on the second display 330 .
- the processor 310 may generate information related to content to be displayed on the second display 330 based on the display direction of the content. For example, the processor 310 controls the second display 330 to start the content from the first point 505 based on the first direction (eg, the direction 1 in FIG. 5C ), which is the display direction of the content, as shown in FIG. 5C . ), you can draw content-related information to the buffer.
- the first direction eg, the direction 1 in FIG. 5C
- the processor 310 controls the second display 330 to start the content from the second point 605 based on the second direction (eg, the direction 2 in FIG. 6B ), which is the display direction of the content, as shown in FIG. 6B . ), you can draw content-related information to the buffer.
- the information related to the content may be generated based on the size of a display area (eg, screen) for displaying the content, the start position of the content, and/or the display direction of the content.
- the second display 330 when the second display 330 operates in the second sub mode as shown in FIG. 5C , the second display 330 faces the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG.
- the second display 330 may output information related to the content drawn by the processor 310 in the buffer of the second display 330 to the display panel based on the first direction.
- the second display 330 may output information related to content to the display panel from the first point 505 .
- the second display 330 when the second display 330 operates in the first sub mode as shown in FIG. 6B , the second housing 220 is located in the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ). ), the content 610 may be displayed based on the second direction (eg, direction 2).
- the second display 330 may output information related to the content drawn by the processor 310 in the buffer of the second display 330 to the display panel based on the second direction.
- the second display 330 may output information related to content to the display panel from the second point 605 .
- the electronic device 300 when the second display 330 is in an active state, the electronic device 300 is in a state in which the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are included in a specified first range.
- content eg, a game, a video, a website, and/or a still image
- the power supply to the first display 320 may be turned off.
- the electronic device 300 when the second display 330 is in an inactive state, the electronic device 300 is in a state in which the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are included in a specified first range.
- content eg, time, weather, date, calendar, and/or notification information
- a low power display mode eg, AOD
- the power supply to the first display 320 may be turned off.
- the electronic device 300 when the electronic device 300 is changed from the second sub-mode to the first sub-mode as shown in FIG. 6A as shown in FIG. 5A , as shown in FIG. 5C , the electronic device 300 moves in the first direction (eg, direction 1) as shown in FIG. 5C . ), the display direction of the content 610 may be switched to correspond to the second direction (eg, direction 2) as shown in FIG. 6B .
- the electronic device 300 when the electronic device 300 is changed from the first sub-mode to the second sub-mode as shown in FIG. 5A as shown in FIG. 6A , as shown in FIG. 6B , the electronic device 300 moves in the second direction (eg, direction 2) as shown in FIG. 6B .
- the second direction eg, direction 2
- the display direction of the content 510 may be changed to correspond to the content 610 displayed to correspond to the first direction (eg, direction 1).
- the processor 310 may generate information related to content to be displayed on the second display 330 based on the change of the display direction of the content.
- the processor 310 may draw information related to content in the buffer of the second display 330 .
- the second display 330 may output information related to content drawn in the buffer to the display panel.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart 700 for detecting a folding angle in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the operations of FIG. 7 may be detailed operations of operation 401 of FIG. 4 .
- Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed.
- the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- the electronic device of FIG. 7 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 .
- the electronic device eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the processor 310 of FIG. 3 ) performs a first display (eg, the first display 230 ) in operation 701 , according to various embodiments. or 320)) and/or whether the second display (eg, the second display 235 or 330) is active.
- the processor 310 may control the first display 320) or the second display 330 to be switched to an active state based on an active event.
- the activation event may be generated based on an input of a power button, acquisition of a fingerprint image from a fingerprint sensor, a touch input related to the activation event, and/or movement of the electronic device related to the activation event.
- the display eg, the first display 320 and/or the second display 330
- the display Example: It may include a state in which all pixels of the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 are activated.
- the processor 310 eg, an application processor
- the processor 310 is activated to activate the display (eg, the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 ).
- the second display 330 may be controlled.
- the electronic device may include a first display (eg, the first display 230 or 320 ) and/or a second display (eg, the second display 235 or 320 ).
- 330) is in the active state (eg, 'Yes' in operation 701), in operation 703, the electronic device uses the sensors (eg, the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350) of the electronic device. You can check the folding angle.
- the processor 310 eg, an application processor and/or a sensor hub processor
- the processor 310 is configured to activate the first sensor 340 when the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 are active.
- a folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using the second sensor 350 and/or a magnetic detection sensor (eg, hall IC).
- the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 310 ) includes a first display (eg, the first display 230 or 320 ) and a second display (eg, the second display 235 or 330 ) ) is in an inactive state (eg, 'No' in operation 701), in operation 705, a part of a sensor (eg, the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350) of the electronic device (eg, the first acceleration) sensor and the second acceleration sensor) to check the folding angle of the electronic device.
- the processor 310 eg, a sensor hub processor
- the processor 310 performs the first acceleration sensor and the second acceleration sensor of the first sensor 340 .
- the folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using the second acceleration sensor of the second sensor 350 .
- the inactive state of the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 may indicate that at least one pixel of the display (eg, the first display 320 and/or the second display 330) is activated. It may include a state in which all pixels are inactive or a state in which all pixels are inactive.
- the activated state of at least one pixel of the display eg, the first display 320 and the second display 330
- the activated state of at least one pixel of the display is displayed on the display (eg, the first display 320 and the second display 330 ). It may include a state in which power is applied, but at least one pixel is activated, and a scan rate is relatively low.
- the application processor of the processor 310 is deactivated, and the sensor hub processor activates the first sensor 340 and/or the second sensor ( 350) can be controlled.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- the electronic device of FIG. 8 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 .
- FIGS. 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, and 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, and 11 .
- 9A and 9B are an example for changing a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 10A and 10B are other examples for changing a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 11 is an example for setting a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device may check a folding angle of the electronic device in operation 801 .
- the processor 310 detects the first sensor 340, the second sensor 350, and the magnetic detection sensor.
- a folding angle of the electronic device may be detected by using the .
- the processor 310 is configured to include a portion of the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) and a second sensor.
- a folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using a part of 350 (eg, a second acceleration sensor).
- the electronic device may determine whether the folding angle of the electronic device satisfies a specified second range (eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees). have.
- a specified second range eg, about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees.
- the processor 310 when the folding angle 900 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the specified second range, the specified second range can be considered satisfactory.
- the processor 310 when the folding angle 1000 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the designated second range, the designated second range can be considered satisfactory.
- the processor 310 as shown in FIG. 11, when the folding angle 1100 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the designated second range, the designated second range can be considered satisfactory.
- the folding angle of the electronic device eg, the processor 120 or 310
- the specified second range eg, 'Yes' in operation 803
- the content A first display eg, the first display 230 of FIG. 2A or the first display 320 of FIG. 3
- power may be supplied. In this case, the power supply to the second display 330 may be cut off.
- the electronic device may select a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device in operation 807 .
- the processor 310 may select a sensor included in a housing that is not mounted on (or in contact with) a horizontal plane.
- the folding angle 900 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the designated second range, and the second of the first housing 210 is When a surface (eg, the second surface 212 of FIG. 2A ) is mounted on (or in contact with) a horizontal surface, the second sensor 350 may be selected as a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 may set the first sensor 340 to a specified number of vertical axes (eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A ), a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ), and a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the first sensor 340 .
- a specified number of vertical axes eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A
- a horizontal axis eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A
- a vertical axis eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A
- the first sensor 340 may be selected as a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 controls the second sensor 350 at a specified number of vertical axes (eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A ), a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ), and a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the second sensor 350 .
- a specified number of vertical axes eg, the Z-axis of FIG. 2A
- a horizontal axis eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A
- a vertical axis eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A
- the folding angle 1100 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is included in the designated second range, as shown in FIG. 11, and the first housing 210 and the second housing 210 2
- the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350 may be selected as sensors to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the designated third range is in a range of about -25 degrees to about 25 degrees along the abscissa axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ), a range of about -12 degrees to about 12 degrees along the ordinate axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ), and
- the vertical axis (eg, the Z axis of FIG. 2A ) may include a range of about 65 degrees to about 90 degrees.
- the electronic device selects a first sensor (eg, the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A ) or
- the display direction of the content can be set based on the first sensor 340 of FIG. 3) and/or the second sensor (eg, the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A or the second sensor 350 of FIG. 3) have.
- the second sensor when the processor 310 selects the second sensor 350 disposed in the second housing 220 to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 as shown in FIG. 9A , the second sensor ( The direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected based on the sensor data collected through 350 .
- the processor 310 may display a second direction toward the second housing 220 in the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) based on the orientation angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the direction of 2 in FIG. 9B can be used to set the content display direction.
- the processor 310 selects the first sensor 340 disposed in the first housing 210 to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 as shown in FIG. 10A
- the first sensor The direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected based on the sensor data collected through 340 .
- the processor 310 may perform a third direction toward the first housing 210 in the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) based on the orientation angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the direction of 3 in FIG. 10B) can be used to set the content display direction.
- the first sensor 340 and a direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected based on sensor data collected through the second sensor 350 .
- the processor 310 rotates the first acceleration sensor of the first sensor 340 in the fourth direction (eg - direction) with respect to the vertical axis (eg, the Y axis of FIG. 2A ) by the correction angle
- a virtual plane 1110 can be created by rotating the second acceleration sensor of the second sensor 350 in the fifth direction (eg, the + direction) based on the vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) by the correction angle.
- the processor 310 may detect a direction angle of the electronic device 300 based on the virtual plane 1110 .
- the processor 310 controls the electronic device 300 based on changes in the horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ) and the vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) with respect to the virtual plane 1110 .
- the direction angle can be detected.
- the correction angle may include half of the folding angle 1100 of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 may rotate the first acceleration sensor and/or the second acceleration sensor using a rotation matrix.
- the processor 310 may set the display direction of the content based on the direction angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the electronic device performs a first display (eg, the first display 230 of FIG. 2A or the first display 230 of FIG. 3 ) based on the display direction of the content.
- Content may be displayed on the first display 320 .
- the processor 310 may generate information related to content to be displayed on the first display 320 based on the display direction of the content.
- the processor 310 may configure the first display 320 to start the content from the third point 905 based on the second direction (eg, the direction 2 in FIG. 9B ), which is the display direction of the content, as shown in FIG. 9B . ), you can draw content-related information to the buffer.
- the processor 310 controls the first display 320 to start the content from the fourth point 1005 based on the third direction (eg, the direction 3 in FIG. 10B ) as the display direction of the content, as shown in FIG. 10B . ), you can draw content-related information to the buffer.
- the information related to the content may be generated based on the size of a display area (eg, screen) for displaying the content, the start position of the content, and/or the display direction of the content.
- the first display 320 is positioned in a second direction (eg, from the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) toward the second housing 220 ).
- the content 910 may be displayed.
- the first display 320 may output information related to the content drawn by the processor 310 in the buffer of the first display 320 to the display panel based on the second direction.
- the first display 320 may output information related to content to the display panel from the third point 905 .
- the processor 310 may display the video content to face the second direction (eg, direction 2) in the second region of the first display 320 (eg, the second region 231b of FIG. 2D ).
- the first display 320 may be controlled.
- the processor 310 may first display other content (eg, a control menu related to video content) in a first region of the first display 320 (eg, the first region 231a of FIG. 2D ).
- the display 320 may be controlled.
- the first display 320 is positioned in a third direction (eg, from the folding area 230c (eg, the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ) toward the first housing 210). 3 direction), the content 1010 may be displayed.
- the first display 320 may output information related to the content drawn by the processor 310 in the buffer of the first display 320 to the display panel based on the third direction.
- the first display 320 may output information related to content to the display panel from the fourth point 1005 .
- the processor 310 may display the video content in a third direction (eg, direction 3) in a first area of the first display 320 (eg, the first area 231a of FIG. 2D ).
- the first display 320 may be controlled.
- the processor 310 may first display other content (eg, a control menu related to video content) in a second region of the first display 320 (eg, the second region 231b of FIG. 2D ).
- the display 320 may be controlled.
- the electronic device 300 is shown in FIG. 10A in a state in which the second surface of the first housing 210 (eg, the second surface 212 of FIG. 2A ) is mounted on a horizontal surface, as illustrated in FIG. 9A .
- the fourth surface of the second housing 220 eg, the fourth surface 222 of FIG. 2A
- the electronic device 300 shows the moving picture content displayed to face the second direction on the second area of the first display 320 (eg, the second area 231b of FIG. 2D ).
- the display direction of the content may be switched to face the third direction in the first area of the first display 320 (eg, the first area 231a of FIG. 2D ).
- the electronic device 300 is shown in FIG. 9A in a state in which the fourth surface of the second housing 220 (eg, the fourth surface 222 in FIG. 2A ) is mounted on a horizontal surface, as illustrated in FIG. 10A .
- the second surface of the first housing 210 eg, the second surface 212 of FIG. 2A
- FIG. 10B the first surface of the first display 320 is As shown in FIG.
- the moving picture content displayed to face the third direction in the region (eg, the first region 231a of FIG. 2D ) is displayed in the second region (eg, the second region of FIG. 2D ) of the first display 320 , as shown in FIG. 9B .
- the display direction of the content may be switched to face the second direction.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- the electronic device of FIG. 12 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 .
- FIGS. 13A and 13B are an example for changing a display direction of a first display in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
- the electronic device may check an unfolded state of the electronic device in operation 1201 .
- the processor 310 determines that when the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are included in the first reference range (eg, about 170 degrees to about 180 degrees), the electronic device It may be determined that 300 is in an unfolded state.
- the processor 310 eg, an application processor and/or a sensor hub processor determines whether the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 are active, as in operations 701 to 703 of FIG. 7 .
- the folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using the first sensor 340 , the second sensor 350 , and a magnetic detection sensor (eg, hall IC).
- a magnetic detection sensor eg, hall IC
- the processor 310 eg, a sensor hub processor
- operates the first sensor The folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using the first acceleration sensor of 340 and the second acceleration sensor of the second sensor 350 .
- the electronic device eg, the processor 120 or 310 performs a first display (eg, the first display of FIG. 2A ) as a display for displaying content based on the unfolded state of the electronic device in operation 1203 .
- the display 230 or the first display 320 of FIG. 3 may be selected.
- the electronic device eg, the processor 120 or 310 ) performs a first sensor (eg, the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A or the first sensor 340 of FIG. 3 ) ) or a second sensor (eg, the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A or the second sensor 350 of FIG. 3 ) may be used to set the content display direction.
- a first sensor eg, the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A or the first sensor 340 of FIG. 3
- a second sensor eg, the second inertial sensor 283b of FIG. 2A or the second sensor 350 of FIG. 3
- all axial directions of the first sensor 340 and the second sensor 350 may be the same in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 collects the data through the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor) or the second sensor 350 (eg, the second acceleration sensor). Based on one sensor data, the direction angle of the electronic device 300 may be detected. For example, the processor 310 may set the content display direction based on the direction angle of the electronic device 300.
- the sensor data may include data related to changes in the vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) and the horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the first or second acceleration sensor.
- the electronic device performs a first display (eg, the first display 230 of FIG. 2A or the first display 230 of FIG. 3 ) based on the display direction of the content.
- Content may be displayed on the first display 320 .
- the processor 310 displays the first display to display the content 1300 based on the display direction of the content.
- 320 can be controlled.
- the processor 310 displays the content 1310 based on the display direction of the content on the first display. 320 can be controlled.
- the electronic device 300 when the electronic device 300 is changed from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 13B as shown in FIG. 13A , as shown in FIG. 13A , the electronic device 300 displays the content 1300 displayed to correspond to the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 13A . 13B , the display direction of the content 1310 may be switched to correspond to the vertical direction.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart for setting a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- the electronic device of FIG. 14 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A , or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 .
- FIGS. 15A and 15B are an example for changing a display direction of a second display in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
- the electronic device may check a folded state of the electronic device in operation 1401 .
- the processor 310 determines that when the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are included in the second reference range (eg, about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees), the electronic device It can be determined that 300 is a folded state.
- the processor 310 eg, an application processor and/or a sensor hub processor determines whether the first display 320 and/or the second display 330 are active, as in operations 701 to 703 of FIG. 7 .
- the folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using the first sensor 340 , the second sensor 350 , and a magnetic detection sensor (eg, hall IC).
- a magnetic detection sensor eg, hall IC
- the processor 310 eg, a sensor hub processor
- operates the first sensor The folding angle of the electronic device may be detected using the first acceleration sensor of 340 and the second acceleration sensor of the second sensor 350 .
- the electronic device eg, the processor 120 or 310 ) performs a second display (eg, the second display of FIG. 2A ) as a display for displaying content based on the folded state of the electronic device.
- the display 235 or the second display 330 of FIG. 3 may be selected.
- the electronic device performs a first sensor (eg, the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A or the first sensor 340 of FIG. 3 ) ) to set the content display direction.
- the processor 310 selects the second display 330 and the first sensor 340 to display content in the folded state of the electronic device 300 in the vertical direction (eg, the Z-axis direction).
- the first sensor 340 may be selected as a sensor to be used to detect the rotation of the electronic device 300 .
- the processor 310 may detect a direction angle of the electronic device 300 based on sensor data collected through the first sensor 340 (eg, a first acceleration sensor).
- the processor 310 may set the content display direction based on the direction angle of the electronic device 300 .
- the sensor data may include data related to changes in a vertical axis (eg, the Y-axis of FIG. 2A ) and a horizontal axis (eg, the X-axis of FIG. 2A ) of the first acceleration sensor.
- the electronic device performs a second display (eg, the second display 235 of FIG. 2A or the second display of FIG. 3 ) based on the display direction of the content.
- Content may be displayed on the second display 330 .
- the processor 310 displays the content 1500 based on the display direction of the content on the second display.
- 330 eg, the second display 235 of FIG. 2A
- the processor 310 displays the content 1510 based on the display direction of the content on the second display.
- 330 can be controlled.
- the electronic device 300 when the electronic device 300 is changed from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 15A as shown in FIG. 15B , as shown in FIG. 15B , the electronic device 300 displays the content 1510 displayed to correspond to the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 15B . As shown in FIG. 15A , the display direction of the content 1500 may be switched to correspond to the horizontal direction.
- a method of operating an electronic device includes a hinge module ( Example: connected to the hinge module 264 of FIG. 2D ), a first side (eg, the first side 211 of FIG. 2A ), a second side facing in a direction opposite to the first side (eg, of FIG. 2A )
- a first housing eg, first side member 213 in FIG. 2A ) including a second surface 212) and a first side surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface (eg, first side member 213 in FIG. 2A ).
- a first sensor eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 , the first inertial sensor 283a of FIG. 2A , or the first sensor of FIG. 3 ) disposed in the first space of the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A
- the sensor 340 and a third surface (eg, the third surface 221 of FIG. 2A ) connected to the hinge module so as to be foldable with respect to the first housing and facing the same direction as the first surface in the unfolded state.
- a second sensor eg, the sensor of FIG. 1
- a second housing eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A
- the method may include determining a display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through the second sensor, and displaying the content on the second display based on the display direction of the content.
- the operation of identifying the folding angle may include, when the first display and/or the second display are in an active state, using the first sensor, the second sensor, and a magnetic detection sensor. identifying the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing, or when the first display and the second display are in an inactive state, the first through a portion of the first sensor and a portion of the second sensor and identifying a folding angle between the housing and the second housing.
- the first sensor and/or the second sensor may include an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor, and a part of the first sensor and/or the second sensor may include the acceleration sensor.
- the operation of selecting the second display and the second housing may further include determining a display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through the first sensor, and displaying the content on the second display based on the display direction of the content.
- the operation of selecting the first display and the Determining a display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through the first sensor and/or the second sensor, and displaying the content on the first display based on the display direction of the content can
- the determining of the display direction may include using the first sensor and the second sensor when the first display is in an active state when the first housing and the second housing are unfolded. Determining a display direction of the content based on collected sensor data, or when the first display is inactive when the first housing and the second housing are unfolded, the first sensor or the second sensor and determining a display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through .
- the determining of the display direction of the content is based on sensor data collected through the second sensor when the sensor data collected through the first sensor satisfies a specified first condition.
- the content is displayed based on the sensor data collected through the first sensor It may include an operation for determining a direction.
- the determining of the display direction of the content may include, when sensor data collected through the first sensor and the second sensor do not satisfy the specified first condition, the first sensor and and determining a display direction of the content based on sensor data collected through the second sensor.
- the displaying of the content on the second display may include displaying content related to an application program when the second display is in an active state, or displaying the content related to an application program when the second display is in an inactive state.
- the operation of displaying content related to the low power display mode may be included.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,힌지 모듈;상기 힌지 모듈에 연결되고, 제 1 면, 상기 제 1 면과 반대 방향으로 향하는 제 2 면 및 상기 제 1 면과 상기 제 2 면 사이의 제 1 공간을 둘러싸는 제 1 측면을 포함하는 제 1 하우징;상기 제 1 하우징에 대하여 폴딩이 가능하도록 상기 힌지 모듈에 연결되고, 펼침 상태에서, 상기 제 1 면과 동일한 방향을 향하는 제 3 면, 상기 제 3 면과 반대 방향을 향하는 제 4 면 및 상기 제 3 면과 상기 제 4 면 사이의 제 2 공간을 둘러싸는 제 2 측면을 포함하는 제 2 하우징;상기 제 1 면의 적어도 일부로부터 상기 제 3 면의 적어도 일부에 배치되는 제 1 디스플레이;상기 제 2 공간에서, 상기 제 4 면의 적어도 일부를 통해 외부로부터 보일 수있게 배치되는 제 2 디스플레이;상기 제 1 공간의 적어도 일부에 배치되고, 상기 제 1 하우징의 움직임과 관련된 센서 데이터를 수집하는 제 1 센서;상기 제 2 공간의 적어도 일부에 배치되고, 상기 제 2 하우징의 움직임과 관련된 센서 데이터를 수집하는 제 2 센서; 및상기 제 1 디스플레이, 상기 제 2 디스플레이, 상기 제 1 센서, 및 상기 제 2 센서와 작동적으로 연결되는 프로세서를 포함하며,상기 프로세서는,상기 제 1 센서 및 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도를 식별하고,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도가 지정된 제 1 범위를 만족하는 경우, 상기 제 2 디스플레이를 선택하고,상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하고,상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 표시하도록 상기 제 2 디스플레이를 제어하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 제 1 공간 또는 상기 제 2 공간에 배치되는 자기 감지 센서를 더 포함하며,상기 프로세서는,상기 제 1 디스플레이 및/또는 상기 제 2 디스플레이가 활성 상태인 경우, 상기 제 1 센서, 상기 제 2 센서 및 상기 자기 감지 센서를 이용하여 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도를 식별하고,상기 제 1 디스플레이 및 상기 제 2 디스플레이가 비활성 상태인 경우, 상기 제 1 센서의 일부 및 상기 제 2 센서의 일부를 통해 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도를 식별하는 전자 장치.
- 제 2항에 있어서,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서는, 가속도 센서 및 자이로 센서를 포함하고,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서의 일부는, 상기 가속도 센서를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는, 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도에 기반하여 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징이 접힘 상태인 것으로 판단한 경우, 상기 제 2 디스플레이를 선택하고,상기 제 1 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하고,상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 표시하도록 상기 제 2 디스플레이를 제어하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는, 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도에 기반하여 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징이 펼침 상태인 것으로 판단한 경우, 상기 제 1 디스플레이를 선택하고,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하고,상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 표시하도록 상기 제 1 디스플레이를 제어하는 전자 장치.
- 제 5항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징이 펼침 상태에서 상기 제 1 디스플레이가 활성 상태인 경우, 상기 제 1 센서 및 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하고,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징이 펼침 상태에서 상기 제 1 디스플레이가 비활성 상태인 경우, 상기 제 1 센서 또는 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는, 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도가 상기 지정된 제 1 범위와 상이한 지정된 제 2 범위를 만족하는 경우, 상기 제 1 디스플레이를 선택하고,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하고,상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 표시하도록 상기 제 1 디스플레이를 제어하는 전자 장치.
- 제 7항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는, 상기 제 1 센서를 통해 수집한 센서 데이터가 지정된 제 1 조건을 만족하는 경우, 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집한 센서 데이터에 기반하여 상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하고,상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집한 센서 데이터가 상기 지정된 제 1 조건을 만족하는 경우, 상기 제 1 센서를 통해 수집한 센서 데이터에 기반하여 상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 전자 장치.
- 제 8항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는, 상기 제 1 센서 및 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집한 센서 데이터가 상기 지정된 제 1 조건을 만족하지 않는 경우, 상기 제 1 센서 및 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집한 센서 데이터에 기반하여 상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 전자 장치.
- 전자 장치의 동작 방법에 있어서,힌지 모듈에 연결되고, 제 1 면, 상기 제 1 면과 반대 방향으로 향하는 제 2 면 및 상기 제 1 면과 상기 제 2 면 사이의 제 1 공간을 둘러싸는 제 1 측면을 포함하는 제 1 하우징의 상기 제 1 공간에 배치되는 제 1 센서와 상기 제 1 하우징에 대하여 폴딩이 가능하도록 상기 힌지 모듈에 연결되고, 펼침 상태에서, 상기 제 1 면과 동일한 방향을 향하는 제 3 면, 상기 제 3 면과 반대 방향을 향하는 제 4 면 및 상기 제 3 면과 상기 제 4 면 사이의 제 2 공간을 둘러싸는 제 2 측면을 포함하는 제 2 하우징의 상기 제 2 공간에 배치되는 제 2 센서를 통해 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도를 식별하는 동작,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도가 지정된 제 1 범위를 만족하는 경우, 상기 제 1 면의 적어도 일부로부터 상기 제 3 면의 적어도 일부에 배치되는 제 1 디스플레이와 상기 제 2 공간에서, 상기 제 4 면의 적어도 일부를 통해 외부로부터 보일 수있게 배치되는 제 2 디스플레이 중 상기 제 2 디스플레이를 선택하는 동작,상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 동작, 및상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 상기 제 2 디스플레이에 표시하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 10항에 있어서,상기 폴딩 각도를 식별하는 동작은,상기 제 1 디스플레이 및/또는 상기 제 2 디스플레이가 활성 상태인 경우, 상기 제 1 센서, 상기 제 2 센서 및 자기 감지 센서를 이용하여 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도를 식별하는 동작, 또는상기 제 1 디스플레이 및 상기 제 2 디스플레이가 비활성 상태인 경우, 상기 제 1 센서의 일부 및 상기 제 2 센서의 일부를 통해 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2하우징의 폴딩 각도를 식별하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 11항에 있어서,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서는, 가속도 센서 및 자이로 센서를 포함하고,상기 제 1센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서의 일부는, 상기 가속도 센서를 포함하는 방법.
- 제 10항에 있어서,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도에 기반하여 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징이 접힘 상태인 것으로 판단한 경우, 상기 제 2 디스플레이를 선택하는 동작,상기 제 1 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 동작, 및상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 상기 제 2 디스플레이에 표시하는 동작을 더 포함하는 방법.
- 제 10항에 있어서,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도에 기반하여 상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징이 펼침 상태인 것으로 판단한 경우, 상기 제 1 디스플레이를 선택하는 동작,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 동작, 및상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 상기 제 1 디스플레이에 표시하는 동작을 더 포함하는 방법.
- 제 10항에 있어서,상기 제 1 하우징과 상기 제 2 하우징의 폴딩 각도가 상기 지정된 제 1 범위와 상이한 지정된 제 2 범위를 만족하는 경우, 상기 제 1 디스플레이를 선택하는 동작,상기 제 1 센서 및/또는 상기 제 2 센서를 통해 수집된 센서 데이터에 기반하여 콘텐트의 표시 방향을 결정하는 동작, 및상기 콘텐트의 표시 방향에 기반하여 콘텐트를 상기 제 1 디스플레이에 표시하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
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