KR20230149179A - Electronic device including flexible display and method for thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, overlapping at least a portion of the first housing, and at least a surface of the second housing. Partially mounted, at least a portion is inserted and reduced into the interior of the first housing based on the second housing being moved in a first direction with respect to the first housing, or the second housing a flexible display that is pulled out and enlarged from the inside of the first housing based on movement in a second direction with respect to the first housing, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to control the user through the flexible display. Based on whether a preset first condition related to the touch input is satisfied, a first display signal is output for displaying a notification related to enlargement or reduction of the flexible display on the flexible display, and the output When the notification is displayed on the flexible display based on a first display signal, whether a preset second condition related to the notification is satisfied is identified, and if the preset second condition is satisfied, It is set to output an operation signal related to movement of the second housing in the first direction or the second direction.

Description

Electronic device including flexible display and method of operating same {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR THEREOF}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to technology of an electronic device that provides notifications related to expansion or contraction of a flexible display based on a user's touch input and operates to expand or contract the display.

As the demand for mobile communication increases, on the other hand, as the degree of integration of electronic devices increases, the portability of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals improves, and convenience in using multimedia functions, etc. can be improved. For example, by replacing traditional mechanical (button-type) keypads with displays with integrated touch screen functionality, electronic devices can be miniaturized while maintaining the functionality of input devices. For example, by removing the mechanical keypad from the electronic device, the portability of the electronic device can be improved. In another embodiment, if the display is extended by the area from which the mechanical keypad is removed, the electronic device including a touch screen function may be larger than the electronic device including the mechanical keypad, even though it has the same size and weight. It can provide a larger screen.

When surfing the web or using multimedia functions, it may be more convenient to use an electronic device that outputs a larger screen. A larger display can be mounted on an electronic device to output a larger screen, but considering the portability of the electronic device, there may be limitations in expanding the size of the display. In one embodiment, a display using an organic light emitting diode can provide a larger screen while ensuring portability of the electronic device. For example, displays using organic light emitting diodes (or electronic devices equipped with them) can achieve stable operation even when manufactured quite thinly, and can be used in electronic devices in a foldable or bendable or rollable form. It can be mounted.

In an electronic device including a flexible display according to the prior art, an operation of enlarging or reducing the flexible display occurs by inputting a hardware key or a touch key that is fixedly displayed on the display screen.

Rollable electronic devices including flexible displays can physically expand or reduce the size of the display up, down, or left and right, and include a resizing function that adjusts the size of the application to fit the screen size of the display. In other words, it is possible to change the enlargement or reduction of the display size, but manual manipulation by the user is required, and a problem arises in that it does not reflect the application or usage status that the user is running.

In order to solve this problem, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a notification suggesting expansion or contraction of a flexible display based on a touch input from a user, and display a display based on the corresponding user input. The purpose is to provide an electronic device that operates to expand or contract.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, overlapping at least a portion of the first housing, and at least a surface of the second housing. Partially mounted, at least a portion is inserted and reduced into the interior of the first housing based on the second housing being moved in a first direction with respect to the first housing, or the second housing It includes a flexible display that is pulled out from the inside of the first housing and enlarged based on movement in a second direction with respect to the first housing, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor executes the application. In a state where content is displayed on the flexible display, a notification related to enlarging or reducing the flexible display is generated based on whether a preset first condition related to the user's touch input through the flexible display is satisfied. Outputs a first display signal to be displayed on a flexible display, and in a state where the notification is displayed on the flexible display based on the output first display signal, whether a preset second condition related to the notification is satisfied and may be set to output an operation signal related to movement of the second housing in the first direction or the second direction when the preset second condition is satisfied.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes determining whether a preset first condition related to a user's touch input through the flexible display is satisfied while content is displayed on the flexible display by executing an application. Based on this, an operation of outputting a first display signal that displays a notification related to enlarging or reducing the flexible display on the flexible display, and displaying the notification on the flexible display based on the output first display signal. In this displayed state, the operation of identifying whether a preset second condition related to the notification is satisfied, and when the preset second condition is satisfied, the second housing in the first direction or the second direction It may include an operation of outputting an operation signal related to movement.

According to the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the need for physically enlarging or reducing the display or the user's intention can be determined from the interaction through the user's touch input. Additionally, user convenience can be provided by displaying a notification related to the physical enlargement or reduction of the display on the display.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 schematically illustrates patterns of touch input according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a user's touch input to enlarge, reduce, or move a flexible display according to various embodiments.
FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate preset touch input patterns that are not used in content displayed on a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9A to 9B illustrate preset touch input patterns for moving or selecting an object by dragging it according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate a user's touch input pattern at the limit of enlarging, reducing, or moving a content display screen according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 illustrates notifications related to expansion or contraction of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 12 illustrates a notification in the shape of a sliding bar according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 13 illustrates button-shaped notifications according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figures 14, 15a, and 15b illustrate display positions of notifications according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, 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. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, 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.

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). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit signals or power to or receive signals or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “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 logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the electronic device 200 (eg, electronic device 101) described in this document will be described.

FIG. 2A is a diagram showing the second display area A2 of the display 203 stored in the housing 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is exposed to the outside of the housing 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a structure in which the display 203 (eg, a flexible display or rollable display) is extended in the longitudinal direction (eg, +Y direction) when viewed from the front of the electronic device 101. However, the expansion direction of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (eg, +Y direction). For example, the direction of expansion of display 203 may be upward (e.g., +Y direction), rightward (e.g., +X direction), leftward (e.g., -X direction), and/or downward (e.g., -Y direction). ), the design can be changed to be expandable.

The state shown in FIG. 2A may be referred to as a closed state of the electronic device 101 or the housing 210 and a slide-in state of the display 203.

The state shown in FIG. 2B may be referred to as an open state of the electronic device 101 or housing 210 and a slide-out state of the display 203.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , the electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 . The housing 210 may include a first housing 202 and a second housing 202 arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing 201 is arranged to be slidably movable with respect to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be arranged to be able to reciprocate a certain distance in the direction shown with respect to the first housing 201, for example, in the direction indicated by arrow η.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may be referred to as a slide unit or a slide housing, and may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 can accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a circuit board or battery.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 202 may have a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and/or a sub circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing 201 can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP).

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a first cover member 211 (eg, main case). The first cover member 211 extends from the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and the 1-1 side wall 211a. It may include a 1-3 side wall (211c) substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side wall 211b and the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 1-1 side wall 211a.

According to various embodiments, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are at least the second housing 202. One side (e.g., front face) may be formed in an open shape to accommodate (or surround) a portion. For example, at least a portion of the second housing 202 is surrounded by the first housing 201 and is guided by the first housing 201 while being moved to the first side (e.g., the first side F1 in FIG. 3A). ) can be slided in a direction parallel to (for example, arrow ①). According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed as one piece. According to the embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are formed as separate structures and are combined or Can be assembled.

According to various embodiments, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 is formed by the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211. It can be formed to surround.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, a slide plate). The second cover member 221 may have a plate shape and include a first surface (eg, first surface F1 in FIG. 3A) supporting internal components. For example, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be referred to as a front cover.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 includes a 2-1 side wall 221a, a 2-2 side wall 221b extending from the 2-1 side wall 221a, and a 2-1 side wall 221a. ) and may include a 2-3 side wall (221c) extending from and substantially parallel to the 2-2 side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side wall 221b and the 2-3 side wall 221c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to various embodiments, as the second housing 202 moves in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the 1-2 side wall 211b or the 1-2 side wall 211c, the housing ( 210) of open and closed states can be formed. In the closed state, the second housing 202 is located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and in the open state, the second housing 202 is located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a. It can be moved to be located at a large second distance. In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first housing 201 may surround a portion of the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a display 203, a key input device 245, a connector hole 243, an audio module 247a, 247b, or a camera module 249a, 249b. there is. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (eg, LED device) or various sensor modules.

According to various embodiments, the display 203 includes a second display area A2 configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 based on the slide movement of the first display area A1 and the second housing 202. may include. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second housing 202. For example, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 extends from the first display area A1, and as the second housing 202 slides with respect to the first housing 201, the first housing 201 ) may be stored inside the electronic device 101 (e.g., in a slide-in state), or may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., in a slide-out state).

According to various embodiments, the second display area A2 moves substantially while being guided by one area of the first housing 201 (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 3A), and the first housing 201 ) may be stored in a space located inside the electronic device 101 or may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on the slide movement of the second housing 202 in the first direction (eg, the direction indicated by arrow η). For example, while the second housing 202 slides, a portion of the second display area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a of the first housing 201. .

According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the second cover member 221 (e.g., a front cover), when the housing 210 changes from a closed state to an open state (e.g., the second housing 202 When sliding to extend into the first housing 201), the second display area A2 is gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 and can form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area A1. there is. According to one embodiment, the display 203 is combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the strength (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. . According to one embodiment, regardless of the closed or open state of the housing 210, a portion of the exposed second display area A2 is on a portion of the first housing (e.g., the curved surface 213a in FIG. 3A). , and a portion of the second display area A2 may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a.

According to various embodiments, the key input device 245 may be located in one area of the first housing 201. Depending on appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device 245 may be omitted, or the electronic device 101 may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 is formed on the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first housing 201. ) can be placed on.

According to various embodiments, the connector hole 243 may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (eg, USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 are for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. It can function as a connector hole. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 243 is located in the second housing 202, but the limitation is not this, and the connector hole 243 or a connector hole not shown may be located in the first housing 201. there is.

According to various embodiments, the audio modules 247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a or at least one microphone hole 247b. One of the speaker holes 247a may be provided as a receiver hall for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hall. The electronic device 101 includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone can acquire sound external to the electronic device 101 through the microphone hole 247b. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b are implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole 247a (e.g. : Piezo speaker).

According to various embodiments, the camera modules 249a and 249b include a first camera module 249a (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module 249b (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., FIGS. 3B and 3C). may include a second camera module 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and depending on the embodiment, it may include an infrared projector and/or an infrared receiver to measure the distance to the subject. can do. The camera modules 249a and 249b may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The first camera module 249a may be arranged to face the same direction as the display 203. For example, the first camera module 249a may be placed around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 203, and when placed in an area overlapping with the display 203, the display ( 203), the subject can be photographed. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area A1) and includes a hidden under display camera (UDC). can do. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may photograph a subject in a direction opposite to the first display area A1. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a and/or the second camera module 249b may be disposed on the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may be placed in the first housing 201 or the second housing 202 and includes a light emitting diode to determine the status of the electronic device 101. Information can be provided as visual signals. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris/facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, a sensor module, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a light sensor. You can include one more.

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3A, 3B, and/or 3C, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display assembly 230, and a driving structure 240. . The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display assembly 230 in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and/or 3C is the same as the first housing 201 and the second housing in FIGS. 2A and/or 2B. It may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the housing 202 and the display 203.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 includes a first cover member 211 (e.g., the first cover member 211 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), a frame 213, and a first back plate 215. ) may include.

According to various embodiments, the first cover member 211 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 213 and a component (eg, battery 289) located on the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 accommodating electronic components (eg, processor 120 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the first cover member 211.

According to various embodiments, the frame 213 may be connected to the first cover member 211. For example, the frame 213 is connected to the first cover member 211, and the second housing 202 can move relative to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 can accommodate the battery 289. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include a curved portion 213a facing the display assembly 230.

According to various embodiments, the first back plate 215 may substantially form the first housing 201 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the first rear plate 215 may be coupled to the outer surface of the first cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the first back plate 215 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The first rear plate 215 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), a rear cover 223, and a second rear plate ( 225) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 is connected to the first housing 201 through a guide rail 250, and moves in one direction (for example, arrow η in FIG. 2B) while being guided by the guide rail 250. direction) can move in a straight line.

According to various embodiments, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203. For example, the second cover member 221 includes a first surface (F1), and the first display area (A1) of the display 203 is substantially located on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. It can be. According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. According to one embodiment, the first circuit board 248 accommodating electronic components (eg, processor 120 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the second cover member 221.

According to various embodiments, the rear cover 223 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248) located on the second cover member 221. For example, the rear cover 223 may be connected to the second cover member 221 and may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board 248 . According to one embodiment, the rear cover 223 may include an antenna pattern for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the rear cover 223 may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna.

According to various embodiments, the second rear plate 225 may substantially form the second housing 202 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the second rear plate 225 may be coupled to the outer surface of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The second rear plate 215 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to various embodiments, display assembly 230 may include a display 231 (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2A and/or 2B) and a multibar structure 232 supporting display 203. You can. According to one embodiment, the display 231 may be referred to as a flexible display, foldable display, and/or rollable display.

According to various embodiments, the multi-bar structure 232 may be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display 231 (eg, the second display area A2). According to one embodiment, as the second housing 202 slides, the multi-bar structure 232 may move relative to the first housing 201. In the closed state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., FIG. 2A), the multi-bar structure 232 is mostly accommodated inside the first housing 201, and the first cover member 211 and the second cover member 221 ) can be located between. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 232 may move in response to the curved surface 213a located at the edge of the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 232 may be referred to as a display support member or support structure, and may be in the form of an elastic plate.

According to various embodiments, the drive structure 240 can move the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201 . For example, the drive structure 240 may include a motor 241 configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the housings 201 and 202. The drive structure 240 may include a gear (eg, pinion) connected to the motor 241 and a rack 242 configured to engage the gear.

According to various embodiments, the housing in which the rack 242 is located and the housing in which the motor 241 is located may be different. According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the second housing 202 and the rack 242 may be connected to the first housing 201. According to another embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the first housing 201 and the rack 242 may be connected to the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may accommodate a first circuit board 248 (eg, a main board). According to one embodiment, a processor, memory, and/or interface may be mounted on the first circuit board 248. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board 248 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board 248 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member 221 and may be electrically connected to the antenna module and the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, SD card/MMC connector, or audio connector.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 includes a first circuit board 248 (e.g., a main circuit board) and a second circuit board 249 (e.g., a sub-circuit) spaced apart from the first housing 201. substrate) may be included. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 248 through a flexible connection board. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed at the end area of the electronic device 101, such as the battery 289 or a speaker and/or SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 may accommodate a wireless charging antenna (eg, coil). For example, the battery 289 can receive power from an external electronic device using the wireless charging antenna. As another example, the battery 289 may transfer power to an external electronic device using the wireless charging antenna.

According to various embodiments, the battery 289 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 and includes a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. can do. The battery 289 may be placed integrally within the electronic device 101, or may be placed to be detachable from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may be formed as a single integrated battery or may include a plurality of separate batteries. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 is located in the frame 213, and the battery 289 can slide and move together with the frame 213.

According to various embodiments, the guide rail 250 may guide the movement of the multi-bar structure 232. For example, the multi-bar structure 232 can slide and move along the slit 251 formed in the guide rail 250. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first housing 201. For example, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the slit 251 may be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail 250.

According to various embodiments, the guide rail 250 may provide pressure to the multi-bar structure 233 based on the driving of the motor 241.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a closed state to an open state, the inner portion 252 of the guide rail 250 may provide pressure to the multi-bar structure 232. The multi-bar structure 232 receiving pressure moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state with respect to the first housing 201. It can be. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213 may be extended to the front.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from an open state to a closed state, the outer portion 253 of the guide rail 250 may provide pressure to the bent multi-bar structure 232. The multi-bar structure 232 receiving pressure moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state with respect to the first housing 201. It can be. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 may be accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213.

Referring to FIG. 3B , when the electronic device 101 is closed, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may be arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201 . As the second housing 202 is arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 is stored in the first housing 201, the visually exposed size of the display 231 can be minimized. For example, when the second housing 202 is completely accommodated in the first housing 201, the first display area A1 of the display 231 is visually exposed, and the second display area A2 is visually exposed. It may not be exposed. At least a portion of the second display area A2 may be disposed between the battery 289 and the rear plates 215 and 225.

Referring to FIG. 3C , when the electronic device 101 is in an open state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may protrude from the first housing 201 . As the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, at least a portion of the second display area A2 of the display 231 is included in the electronic device together with the first display area A1. It can be visually exposed to the outside of (101).

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device 400 including a flexible display 430 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

An electronic device 400 including a flexible display 430 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing 410, a second housing 420, a flexible display 430, and/or at least one processor ( 440) may be included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 410 and the second housing 420 may be slidably coupled to each other, and the second housing 420 may slide relative to the first housing 410. By moving, the flexible display 430, at least partially fixed to the second housing 420, may be enlarged or reduced.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 430 may be shrunk by being inserted into the first housing 410 based on the second housing 420 moving in the first direction with respect to the first housing 410. , the flexible display 430 may be enlarged by being pulled out from the inside of the first housing 410 based on the second housing 420 moving in the second direction with respect to the first housing 410.

At least one processor 440 (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may process information according to the operation of the electronic device, information according to the execution of a program, application, or function. The processed information can be controlled to be displayed on the flexible display 430 or output through an audio module (not shown). Additionally, at least one processor 440 may perform an operation to process an indication or notification.

The driving module 450 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may move the second housing 420 with respect to the first housing 410 in the first or second direction. For example, the drive module 450 includes a drive source (not shown) that is driven according to the application of power, and the second housing 420 is moved relative to the first housing 410 by the operation of the drive source (not shown). Power to move in the first or second direction may be generated. The operation of the driving module 450 or a driving source (not shown) may be controlled by at least one processor 440.

5 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In operation 510, an electronic device (e.g., at least one processor) according to various embodiments may perform a preset first condition related to a user's touch input through the flexible display in a state in which content is displayed on the flexible display by executing an application. It is possible to identify whether or not the is satisfied.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments may display content on a flexible display when a specific application is executed. For example, the running application may be an image viewer, game application, movie player, messenger, or message application, and various contents may be displayed on the flexible display by executing a specific application. For example, the content displayed on the flexible display by running the image viewer may be a list of images or a selected image, the content displayed on the flexible display by running the game application is the game play screen or standby screen, and the messenger Alternatively, the content displayed on the flexible display by executing the message application may be a specific message or a list of messages.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may receive a user's touch input through a flexible display combined with a touch panel, and may identify whether the received touch input satisfies a preset first condition.

In operation 520, the electronic device according to various embodiments outputs a first display signal that displays a notification related to enlarging or reducing the flexible display on the flexible display based on whether a preset first condition is satisfied. can do. The flexible display may receive the first display signal and display a notification related to enlarging or reducing the display.

Notifications according to various embodiments may be floating, overlay (e.g., at least one of various quick access, messenger multi-window, special icon, special widget, launcher), or various other display forms. At least one of the following may refer to an object displayed on the screen of a flexible display. The notification may be displayed in a preset display area of the flexible display for a set time and then disappear, or may be a visual cue that is displayed or moved in the display area until the user confirms it.

Notifications according to various embodiments may include at least one object displayed in overlay form on the screen of the flexible display. Additionally, an indication or notification may be an object displayed on the screen in at least one of floating or other various display forms. For example, the overlay type may be at least one of various quick access, messenger multi-window, special icon, special widget, and launcher.

In operation 530, the electronic device according to various embodiments may identify whether a preset second condition related to the notification is satisfied while the notification is displayed on the flexible display based on the first display signal.

If the preset second condition is satisfied as a result of identifying whether the second condition is satisfied in operation 540, the electronic device according to various embodiments may move in the first direction or first direction while a notification is displayed on the flexible display in operation 550. It may be set to output an operation signal related to movement of the second housing in two directions. Based on the operation signal of the electronic device, the flexible display shrinks as the second housing moves in the first direction with respect to the first housing, or the flexible display shrinks as the second housing moves in the second direction with respect to the first housing. may be expanded. Additionally, the electronic device may output a removal signal for removing the notification to the flexible display after the second housing is completely moved in the first or second direction with respect to the first housing.

If the preset second condition is not satisfied as a result of identifying whether the second condition is satisfied in operation 540, the electronic device according to various embodiments performs the preset condition in operation 560 while a notification is displayed on the flexible display. If it is determined that the second condition is not satisfied, a removal signal that removes the notification can be output to the flexible display.

The preset first condition and the preset second condition according to various embodiments are described in detail below.

Figure 6 schematically illustrates patterns of touch input according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, a user's touch input (interaction) through a flexible display combined with a touch panel may be input in various patterns. For example, touch input of various patterns may be an application programming interface (API) through a plurality of fingers.

In one embodiment, as shown in (a), the pattern of the user's touch input includes a pinch zoom in motion with two fingers or a pinch zoom out motion with two fingers. It may be pinch to zoom, which enlarges or reduces the display screen of the flexible display.

In one embodiment, as shown in (b), the pattern of the user's touch input is a sliding or swiping action with one or more fingers, which moves the display screen of the flexible display up and down. It may be a scroll. Additionally, the pattern of the user's touch input may be panning, which moves the display screen of the flexible display in various directions.

In one embodiment, as shown in (c), the pattern of the user's touch input is a sliding action with three or more fingers to switch the display screen of the flexible display, or to enlarge or reduce the display screen of the flexible display. It may be three finger zoom. In addition, the user's touch input pattern may be a 3 finger pinch or 3 finger drag input using three or more fingers.

In one embodiment, as shown in (d), the pattern of the user's touch input may be a double tap, in which the user touches the device two or more times in succession with one finger.

In one embodiment, as shown in (e), the pattern of the user's touch input may be a long press of touching with one finger for more than a preset time. In addition, the pattern of the user's touch input may be included in various preset ways.

FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a user's touch input to enlarge, reduce, or move the flexible display 430 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , in electronic devices according to various embodiments, a user's touch input through the flexible display 430 displays a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the flexible display 430. In this case, it can be set to identify that it satisfies the first preset condition.

For example, the electronic device may be configured such that the user's touch input 700 through the user's flexible display 430 is a pinch-to-zoom pattern or a double-tap pattern that enlarges or reduces the display screen of the flexible display 430, or a flexible display ( In the case of a scroll pattern that moves the display screen of the flexible display 430 up and down or a panning pattern that moves the display screen of the flexible display 430 in various directions, the user's ability to enlarge, reduce, or move the display screen of the flexible display 430 By determining that intention exists, it can be identified as satisfying the first preset condition.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may, when a user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 satisfies a first additional condition related to at least one of touch pressure, touch movement speed, or number of touch points. , it can be identified as satisfying the first preset condition. For example, the electronic device determines whether the first additional condition is satisfied while executing an application that uses the user's touch input 700 of a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the flexible display 430. By further checking, the user's intention can be determined.

The first additional condition according to various embodiments may be related to at least one of the touch pressure, touch movement speed, or number of touch points of the user's touch input 700.

For example, when the touch pressure of a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the user's flexible display 430 is input stronger than the preset pressure (e.g., strong scrolling, strong pinch-to-zoom), the electronic device It may be determined that the first additional condition is satisfied.

For example, the electronic device may input a touch movement speed of a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the user's flexible display 430 at a preset speed (e.g., n [m/s]) or higher. (e.g. fast scrolling), it may be determined that the first additional condition is satisfied. Here, the touch movement speed may mean the speed at which the user's finger touches the flexible display 430.

For example, the electronic device sets the first additional condition when the number of touch points in a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the user's flexible display 430 is two or more (e.g., 2 finger scrolling). It can be judged as satisfactory.

In another embodiment, when a touch input 700 of a preset specific pattern (e.g., scrolling after a 2-finger long press) is received, it may be determined that the first additional condition is satisfied.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may, when a user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 satisfies a second additional condition related to at least one of touch retention time, touch repetition count, or touch repetition time. , it can be identified as satisfying the first preset condition.

The electronic device further checks whether the second additional condition is satisfied while executing an application that uses the user's touch input 700 of a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the flexible display 430, thereby maintaining the flexible display 430. The need to enlarge or reduce the display 430 may be determined. When the user's touch input (700) zooms out the display screen of the flexible display (430), the electronic device expands the flexible display (430) to display more content, and displays more content by expanding the flexible display (430). ) When zooming in on the display screen of the flexible display 430, the flexible display 430 can be expanded to view the content in a larger size.

The second additional condition according to various embodiments may be related to at least one of the touch retention time, the number of touch repetitions, and the touch repetition time of the user's touch input 700.

For example, the electronic device determines that the second additional condition is satisfied when the touch retention time of the pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the user's flexible display 430 is longer than the preset retention time. You can. For example, the touch according to the user's pinch-to-zoom or double tap is held for more than a preset holding time (e.g., n [sec]), or the touch according to the user's scrolling is held for more than the preset holding time. This may be the case.

For example, if the number of touch repetitions of a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the user's flexible display 430 is more than a preset repetition number (e.g., n [times]), the electronic device It can be determined that the additional conditions are satisfied.

For example, if the touch repetition time of a pattern related to the function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the user's flexible display 430 is more than a preset repetition time (e.g., n [sec]), the electronic device It can be determined that the additional conditions are satisfied.

In another embodiment, when the user's touch input 700 is input to a floating bar (fast scroller) or a handler, it may be determined that the second additional condition is satisfied.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may, when a user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 satisfies a third additional condition related to an executed application or content displayed on the flexible display 430, It can be identified as satisfying the first preset condition.

According to various embodiments, the third additional condition may be related to the magnification, resolution, or width-to-height ratio of content displayed on the flexible display 430. For example, when the scale, resolution, or width-to-height ratio of the content is higher than a preset upper limit or lower than the lower limit, the third additional condition can be identified as being satisfied to expand or contract the flexible display 430. .

FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate a preset touch input 700 pattern that is not used in content displayed on the flexible display 430 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device according to various embodiments may be identified as satisfying the third additional condition when the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is a preset touch input 700 pattern. Here, the preset touch input 700 pattern may be a pattern that is not used in an application or content displayed on the flexible display 430.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the electronic device, the executed application is an image viewer or the content displayed on the flexible display 430 is a specific image, and the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 ) is a 3-finger pinch that is not used in an image viewer application or a screen displaying a specific image, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the electronic device, the executed application is a game application with a fixed screen size and movement, or the content displayed on the flexible display 430 is a game application with a fixed screen size and movement. If it is a play screen and the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is a pinch-to-zoom that is not used in the play screen of the game application or game, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

In another embodiment, when the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is a touch input 700 pattern preset in the executed application or the content displayed on the flexible display 430, the electronic device provides a third touch input 700 pattern. It can be identified as satisfying additional conditions. The touch input 700 pattern preset in the executed application or the content displayed on the flexible display 430 may be set differently for each application or content, for example, the touch retention time of the user's touch input 700. , may be related to at least one of the number of touch repetitions, touch repetition time, touch pressure, touch movement speed, or the number of touch points. For example, when application A is running, the touch retention time of the user's touch input 700 is longer than the preset retention time (e.g., n [sec]) according to the user's pinch-to-zoom, double-tap, or scroll. If it is held, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition, and when the B application is running, the number of touch repetitions of the user's touch input 700 is a preset number of repetitions (e.g., n [times) ) or more, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

9A to 9B illustrate a preset touch input 700 pattern for moving or selecting an object by dragging it according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, a user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 moves at least one object included in content displayed on the flexible display 430 by dragging or When at least one object is selected by dragging, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

In one embodiment, the electronic device moves at least one object by dragging it by the user's touch input 700, which is dragged after a tap, or moves at least one object by the user's touch input 700, which is dragged after a long press. When continuously selected by dragging, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

Objects according to various embodiments may refer to various types of data output from an electronic device to the flexible display 430 or operations (processes, methods, or functions) related to data, for example, of a specific application of an electronic device. It can refer to various types of content displayed on the screen depending on execution. By way of example, an object may refer to each file, photo, or folder of content that displays a stored file, photo, or folder displayed in an image viewer, messenger, or messaging application.

FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate a user's touch input 700 pattern at the limit of enlarging, reducing, or moving a content display screen according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

10A to 10B, the display screen of content displayed on the flexible display 430 reaches a preset limit of enlargement or reduction, reaches a preset limit of touch movement, or reaches a preset number of times. If the scroll is of the required size, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments may, when the display screen of content displayed on the flexible display 430 reaches the limit of a preset number of enlargements, reductions, or touch movements (e.g., scrolling, panning), or a preset number of times. If a user's touch input 700 is generated to enlarge, reduce, or touch move the display screen of content displayed on the flexible display 430 in a limit state of enlargement, reduction, or touch movement, the third additional condition is satisfied. can be identified.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments may display the content on the display screen by the user's touch input 700 before the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 reaches a preset limit of enlargement, reduction, or touch movement. is enlarged, reduced, or touched, and when the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 reaches a preset limit of enlarged, reduced, or touched moved, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition. In one embodiment, the electronic device displays the content displayed on the flexible display 430 when the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 reaches a preset limit of enlargement, reduction, or touch movement. If the user's touch input 700 for enlarging, reducing, or moving the touch occurs more than a preset number of times or is maintained for more than a preset time, it can be identified as satisfying the third additional condition.

For example, the electronic device may change the flexible display when the size of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 reaches a size preset in the running application, or the resolution of the display area of the flexible display 430 is changed by the running application. When the resolution of the content (original) displayed at 430 reaches a preset ratio, it may be determined that the preset enlargement or reduction limit has been reached. In addition, when the edge (e.g., top, bottom, side) of the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 is displayed by an application executed in the display area of the flexible display 430, the electronic device performs a preset touch function. It can be judged that the limit of movement has been reached.

In addition, the electronic device may apply a third additional condition when the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 by the executed application exceeds the preset limit of touch movement or is of a size that requires scrolling more than a preset number of times. can be identified as satisfying . For example, if the display screen of content displayed on the flexible display 430 due to an executed application needs to be touched or scrolled more than the preset number of touch movements or scrolls (n times), a third additional condition is applied. It can be identified as satisfactory.

In one embodiment, the electronic device calculates the area ratio between the resolution of the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 and the resolution of the flexible display 430, and adjusts the calculated area ratio to a preset ratio (n times ) or less than a preset ratio (1/n times), it may be determined that the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 exceeds the preset limit of touch movement.

In another embodiment, when the display area of the flexible display 430 can be enlarged or reduced in one direction (e.g., horizontally or vertically), the electronic device may determine the length of the display area of the flexible display 430 in one direction and the flexible display 430. ), if the ratio between the one-way length of the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 exceeds a preset ratio (n times) or is less than a preset ratio (1/n times), the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 It may be determined that the preset limit of touch movement is exceeded. Electronic devices according to various embodiments may identify that the third additional condition is satisfied when the display screen of content displayed on the flexible display 430 is of a size that requires scrolling more than a preset number of times. For example, the electronic device may apply the third additional condition when the length (H) of the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 is greater than or equal to the product of the length (h) moved by scrolling and the preset number (N). can be identified as satisfying .

FIG. 11 illustrates notifications 800 related to expansion (a) or contraction (b) of the flexible display 430 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may display a notification 800 related to expansion (a) or reduction (b) of the flexible display 430 based on satisfying a preset first condition or first to third additional conditions. ) can be output on the flexible display 430. The notification 800 according to one embodiment may be an icon that can be selected by the user through a touch input 700.

The electronic device according to various embodiments selects the notification 800 from the user when the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained while the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430. A second display signal may be output to the flexible display 430 to enable activation.

For example, when the preset first condition is satisfied repeatedly or maintained, the electronic device may provide a visual image in which the notification 800 increases in size or its interior gradually fills up. Conversely, when the satisfaction of the preset first condition is stopped or discontinued, the electronic device may provide a visual image in which the size of the notification 800 becomes smaller or the interior gradually becomes empty.

When an electronic device according to various embodiments receives an input for selecting the notification 800 from a user, it may identify that a preset second condition is satisfied. In one embodiment, when the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430 and an input for selecting the notification 800 is received in an activated state, the electronic device satisfies the preset second condition. It can be identified by doing.

An electronic device according to various embodiments, when receiving a touch input 700 of a preset pattern from a user while a notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430, displays a second touch input on the flexible display 430. A display signal can be output.

For example, the touch input 700 of a preset pattern may be a long press or a double tap, and when the electronic device receives the touch input 700 of a preset pattern from the user, it may display the displayed notification 800. It can be activated to be immediately selectable by the user, or a second display signal can be output to the flexible display 430.

FIG. 12 illustrates a notification 800 in the shape of a sliding bar according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG. 13 illustrates a notification 800 in the shape of a button according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. .

As shown in FIG. 12, the notification 800 according to various embodiments may be a sliding bar corresponding to the enlarged or reduced state of the flexible display 430. When an electronic device according to various embodiments receives an input for dragging a sliding bar, it may identify that a preset second condition is satisfied.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may receive an input for dragging the notification 800 in the shape of a sliding bar and determine the movement direction or movement position of the second housing. For example, when the electronic device receives an input of dragging the sliding bar-shaped notification 800 in the direction to empty the inside (downward), the electronic device moves the second housing in the first direction and, conversely, moves the sliding bar-shaped notification 800. When a dragging input is received in a direction (upward) that fills the interior of the tipification 800, the second housing may be moved in the second direction. Additionally, the electronic device can determine the movement position so that the flexible display 430 can be moved to a size corresponding to the sliding bar-shaped notification 800 by dragging it to a position between 0 and 100 [%].

As shown in FIG. 13, the notification 800 according to various embodiments may be a button displaying the enlargement or reduction of the flexible display 430. In one embodiment, the notification 800 indicates that the content of the screen displayed on the flexible display 430 can be enlarged or reduced, or that another application can be displayed in a multi-window in the corresponding area. can do.

FIGS. 14, 15A, and 15B illustrate display positions of notifications 800 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The notification 800 according to various embodiments may be fixed at a specific location, moved by a user's drag touch input 700, or the specific location may be changed according to settings. Additionally, the notification 800 may display the direction of expansion or contraction of the flexible display 430 at the corresponding location.

As shown in FIG. 14, electronic devices according to various embodiments display a notification at the location where the user's touch input 700 is input through the flexible display 430 to determine whether a preset first condition is satisfied. cation 800 may be displayed.

Accordingly, after the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430, the notification 800 can be easily selected, thereby improving operability.

As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the notification 800 according to various embodiments is a position at which the flexible display 430 is expanded or reduced in response to movement of the second housing in the first or second direction. It can be displayed in the desired location.

As shown in FIG. 15A , the notification 800 may be displayed at the top or bottom of the flexible display 430 that is expanded or reduced in the vertical direction. Additionally, when the flexible display 430 is in an expanded state, the notification 800 may be displayed in the expanded area.

As shown in FIG. 15A , the notification 800 may be displayed on the left end or right end of the flexible display 430 that is horizontally enlarged or reduced. Additionally, when the flexible display 430 is in an expanded state, the notification 800 may be displayed in the expanded area.

An electronic device 400 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing 410, which is arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing 410 and overlaps at least a portion of the first housing 410. A second housing 420, at least partially mounted on the surface of the second housing 420, and at least a portion of the second housing 420 is oriented in a first direction with respect to the first housing 410. Based on the movement, the first housing 410 is inserted and reduced, or the second housing 420 is moved in the second direction with respect to the first housing 410. 1 It includes a flexible display 430 that is pulled out from the inside of the housing 410 and enlarged, and at least one processor 440, wherein the at least one processor 440 controls the flexible display 430 by executing an application. In a state in which content is displayed, based on whether a preset first condition related to the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is satisfied, a notification ( Outputs a first display signal that displays 800) (notification) on the flexible display, and with the notification 800 displayed on the flexible display 430 based on the output first display signal, Identify whether a preset second condition related to the notification 800 is satisfied, and if the preset second condition is satisfied, move the second housing 420 in the first direction or the second direction. It can be set to output an operation signal related to.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments has a function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the flexible display 430 when the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 If the pattern is related to , it can be set to identify it as satisfying the first preset condition.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments may determine that the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is related to at least one of touch pressure, touch movement speed, and the number of touch points. If the first additional condition is satisfied, it may be set to be identified as satisfying the preset first condition.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments may determine that the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is related to at least one of a touch maintenance time, a touch repetition number, and a touch repetition time. If the second additional condition is satisfied, it may be set to be identified as satisfying the preset first condition.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments may, when the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430, generates a third signal related to the application or content displayed on the flexible display 430. If an additional condition is satisfied, it may be set to be identified as satisfying the first preset condition.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, If the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 is a preset touch input 700 pattern, it may be set to be identified as satisfying the third additional condition, where the preset touch input (700) The pattern may be a pattern that is not used in the application or content displayed on the flexible display 430.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, The user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 moves at least one object included in the content displayed on the flexible display 430 by dragging or dragging the at least one object. When selected, it can be set to identify that the third additional condition is satisfied.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, If the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display 430 exceeds a preset limit of enlargement or reduction, exceeds a preset limit of touch movement, or is of a size that requires scrolling more than a preset number of times, It may be set to identify that a third additional condition is satisfied.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, At least as part of the operation of identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied, the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained while the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430. In this case, it may be set to identify that the preset second condition is satisfied.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, At least as part of the operation of identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied, the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained while the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430. In this case, a second display signal is output to the flexible display 430 that activates the notification 800 to be selectable by the user, and the notification 800 is activated on the flexible display 430. In this state, when an input for selecting the notification 800 is received from the user, it may be set to be identified as satisfying the preset second condition.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, In at least part of the operation of outputting the second display signal to the flexible display 430, a touch input of a preset pattern from the user while the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430 When receiving 700, the second display signal can be set to be output to the flexible display 430.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments may, in a state in which the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430, determine that the preset first condition is not maintained or the preset first condition is not maintained. If it is determined that condition 2 is not satisfied, a removal signal for removing the notification 800 may be set to be output to the flexible display 430.

The notification 800 according to various embodiments is a sliding bar corresponding to an enlarged or reduced state of the flexible display 430, and is an operation for identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied. At least in part, when an input for dragging the sliding bar is received, the preset second condition is identified as being satisfied, and at least as part of the operation of outputting an operation signal related to movement of the second housing 420. , It can be set to determine the moving direction or moving position of the second housing 420 based on the received input of dragging the sliding bar.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, At least as part of the operation of outputting the first display signal indicating the notification 800 to the flexible display 430, the notification 800 is displayed at the location where the user's touch input 700 is input. It can be set to display.

The at least one processor 440 according to various embodiments, At least as part of the operation of outputting the first display signal indicating the notification 800 to the flexible display 430, corresponding to movement of the second housing 420 in the first direction or the second direction Thus, the notification 800 can be set to be displayed at a position where the flexible display 430 is enlarged or reduced.

A method of operating an electronic device 400 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 and An operation of outputting a first display signal for displaying a notification 800 related to enlarging or reducing the flexible display 430 on the flexible display 430, based on whether a related preset first condition is satisfied; An operation of identifying whether a preset second condition related to the notification 800 is satisfied while the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430 based on the output first display signal. and outputting an operation signal related to movement of the second housing 420 in the first direction or the second direction when the preset second condition is satisfied.

A method of operating the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments includes the function of the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 to enlarge, reduce, or move the display screen of the flexible display 430. In the case of a related pattern, an operation of identifying that the pattern satisfies the preset first condition may be further included.

A method of operating the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments includes the user's touch input 700 through the flexible display 430 being used as a third input related to the application or content displayed on the flexible display 430. When additional conditions are satisfied, the operation of identifying that the preset first condition is satisfied may be further included.

A method of operating the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments includes, at least as part of an operation for identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied, when the notification 800 is displayed on the flexible display 430. , when the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained, a second display signal is output to the flexible display 430 to activate the notification 800 so that the user can select it, and the flexible display 430 When the notification 800 is activated on the display 430 and an input for selecting the notification 800 is received from the user, it can be identified as satisfying the preset second condition. there is.

A method of operating the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments includes, in a state where the flexible display 430 displays the notification 800, if the preset first condition is not maintained or the preset first condition is not maintained. If it is determined that condition 2 is not satisfied, the operation of outputting a removal signal for removing the notification 800 to the flexible display 430 may be further included.

410: first housing
420: second housing
430: Flexible display
440: processor
450: Drive module
700: Touch input
800: Notification

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing and overlapping at least a portion of the first housing;
At least partially mounted on the surface of the second housing, and at least partially inserted into the first housing based on the second housing moving in a first direction with respect to the first housing. a flexible display that is reduced or enlarged by being pulled out from the inside of the first housing based on the second housing being moved in a second direction with respect to the first housing; and
Contains at least one processor,
The at least one processor:
In a state in which content is displayed on the flexible display by executing an application, a notification related to the enlargement or reduction of the flexible display is provided based on whether a preset first condition related to the user's touch input through the flexible display is satisfied. Outputs a first display signal that displays a notification on the flexible display,
When the notification is displayed on the flexible display based on the output first display signal, identify whether a preset second condition related to the notification is satisfied,
set to output an operation signal related to movement of the second housing in the first direction or the second direction when the preset second condition is satisfied,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The at least one processor identifies that the user's touch input through the flexible display satisfies the preset first condition when it is a pattern related to a function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the flexible display. set to,
Electronic devices. According to claim 2,
The at least one processor is configured to, when the user's touch input through the flexible display satisfies a first additional condition related to at least one of touch pressure, touch movement speed, or number of touch points, the preset first additional condition Set to identify as satisfying a condition,
Electronic devices. According to claim 2,
The at least one processor is configured to, when the user's touch input through the flexible display satisfies a second additional condition related to at least one of a touch holding time, a touch repetition count, or a touch repetition time, the preset first Set to identify as satisfying a condition,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The at least one processor satisfies the preset first condition when the user's touch input through the flexible display satisfies a third additional condition related to the application or the content displayed on the flexible display. set to identify as
Electronic devices. According to claim 5,
The at least one processor, When the user's touch input through the flexible display is a preset touch input pattern, it is set to identify as satisfying the third additional condition - the preset touch input pattern is the application or the content displayed on the flexible display. This pattern is not used in -,
Electronic devices. According to claim 5,
The at least one processor, When the user's touch input through the flexible display moves at least one object included in the content displayed on the flexible display by dragging or selects the at least one object by dragging, the third addition Set to identify as satisfying a condition,
Electronic devices. According to claim 5,
The at least one processor, When the display screen of the content displayed on the flexible display reaches a preset limit of enlargement or reduction, reaches a preset limit of touch movement, or is of a size that requires scrolling more than a preset number of times, the third addition Set to identify as satisfying a condition,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The at least one processor, At least as part of the operation of identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied,
Set to identify that the preset second condition is satisfied when the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained while the notification is displayed on the flexible display,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The at least one processor, At least as part of the operation of identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied,
When the notification is displayed on the flexible display and the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained, a second display signal on the flexible display activates the notification to be selectable by the user. prints ,
When the notification is activated on the flexible display and an input for selecting the notification is received from the user, the preset second condition is identified as being satisfied,
Electronic devices. According to claim 10,
The at least one processor, In at least part of the operation of outputting the second display signal to the flexible display,
Set to output the second display signal to the flexible display when a touch input of a preset pattern is received from the user while the notification is displayed on the flexible display,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
When the at least one processor identifies that the preset first condition is not maintained or the preset second condition is not satisfied while the notification is displayed on the flexible display, the notification set to output a removal signal for removing the application to the flexible display,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The notification is a sliding bar corresponding to the enlarged or reduced state of the flexible display,
At least as part of the operation of identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied, when an input for dragging the sliding bar is received, it is identified as satisfying the preset second condition,
At least as part of the operation of outputting an operation signal related to movement of the second housing, the movement direction or movement position of the second housing is determined based on the received input of dragging the sliding bar,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The at least one processor, At least as part of the operation of outputting a first display signal indicating the notification to the flexible display,
Set to display the notification at the location where the user's touch input is input,
Electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The at least one processor, At least as part of the operation of outputting a first display signal indicating the notification to the flexible display,
Set to display the notification at an enlarged or reduced position of the flexible display in response to movement of the second housing in the first direction or the second direction,
Electronic devices. A first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing and overlapping at least a portion of the first housing, at least partially mounted on a surface of the second housing and at least a portion of the second housing Based on the housing being moved in a first direction with respect to the first housing, the housing is inserted and reduced into the interior of the first housing, or the second housing is moved in a second direction with respect to the first housing. A method of operating an electronic device including a flexible display that is pulled out and enlarged from the inside of the first housing and at least one processor,
In a state in which content is displayed on the flexible display by executing an application, a notification related to enlarging or reducing the flexible display is provided based on whether a preset first condition related to the user's touch input through the flexible display is satisfied. an operation of outputting a first display signal that displays a function on the flexible display;
An operation of identifying whether a preset second condition related to the notification is satisfied when the notification is displayed on the flexible display based on the output first display signal; and
When the preset second condition is satisfied, outputting an operation signal related to movement of the second housing in the first direction or the second direction,
How electronic devices work. According to claim 16,
If the user's touch input through the flexible display is a pattern related to a function of enlarging, reducing, or moving the display screen of the flexible display, further comprising identifying that the preset first condition is satisfied,
How electronic devices work. According to claim 16,
When the user's touch input through the flexible display satisfies a third additional condition related to the application or content displayed on the flexible display, it further includes identifying that the preset first condition is satisfied. doing,
How electronic devices work. According to claim 16,
At least as part of the operation of identifying whether the preset second condition is satisfied,
When the notification is displayed on the flexible display and the satisfaction of the preset first condition is repeated or maintained, a second display signal on the flexible display activates the notification to be selectable by the user. prints ,
When the notification is activated on the flexible display and an input for selecting the notification is received from the user, the preset second condition is identified as being satisfied.
How electronic devices work. According to claim 16,
When the notification is displayed on the flexible display and it is determined that the preset first condition is not maintained or the preset second condition is not satisfied, a removal signal for removing the notification is sent. Further comprising the operation of outputting to the flexible display,
How electronic devices work.

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