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WO2022108003A1 - Dispositif électronique comprenant un écran souple et son procédé de fonctionnement - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique comprenant un écran souple et son procédé de fonctionnement Download PDF

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WO2022108003A1
WO2022108003A1 PCT/KR2021/002693 KR2021002693W WO2022108003A1 WO 2022108003 A1 WO2022108003 A1 WO 2022108003A1 KR 2021002693 W KR2021002693 W KR 2021002693W WO 2022108003 A1 WO2022108003 A1 WO 2022108003A1
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프루신스키발레리
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  • an electronic device for example, an electronic device including a flexible display and an operating method thereof.
  • the touch screen display may provide a screen, for example, an output device that outputs visual information, and a virtual keypad that replaces a physical input device (eg, keypad).
  • the electronic device can provide the same or improved usability (eg, a larger screen) while being miniaturized.
  • a flexible, for example, foldable or rollable flexible display has been commercialized, portability and ease of use of electronic devices are further improved. For example, in using a flexible display or an electronic device including a flexible display, it may be convenient to carry in a folded or rolled state, and may be convenient to use by providing an expanded screen in an unfolded state.
  • An electronic device including a flexible display may include a mechanical structure to protect the flexible display in use or to maintain a specified shape.
  • the electronic device may use a housing or a support plate to maintain the flexible display in a flat panel shape or to suppress excessive deformation.
  • a range eg, scalability
  • the flexible display can be expanded may be limited due to the mechanical structure.
  • the accuracy of detecting a user's touch input input to the flexible display may be reduced as the flexible display is more freely deformed. For example, when an input operation is performed through a flexible display in which a touch screen function is integrated, a touch input intended by a user may not be accurately detected due to the flexibility of the flexible display.
  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document may provide an electronic device including a flexible display with improved scalability.
  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document may provide an electronic device including a flexible display capable of implementing various and accurate touch input methods while improving scalability.
  • An electronic device includes a housing extending in a first direction, a first position at least partially accommodated in the housing, and at least partially drawn out from the housing in a second direction crossing the first direction.
  • a flexible display that moves between a second position exposed to an external space, wherein the flexible display is disposed between a display panel, a window member disposed on a front surface of the display panel, and the display panel and the window member, a first touch-sensing layer configured to sense a touch input, and a second touch-sensing layer disposed on a rear surface of the display panel and configured to sense a touch input, wherein the second touch-sensing layer is an edge of the display panel It may be disposed to correspond to at least a part of the area.
  • a housing extending in a first direction and a first position at least partially accommodated in the housing, and a second direction intersecting the first direction are drawn out from the housing and at least partially exposed to an external space a flexible display that moves between the second positions, wherein the flexible display is disposed between a display panel, a window member disposed on a front surface of the display panel, and the display panel and the window member, and detects a touch input a first touch-sensing layer configured to: and a second touch-sensing layer disposed on a rear surface of the display panel and configured to sense a touch input, wherein the second touch-sensing layer is at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel
  • the method of operating an electronic device disposed corresponding to It may include an operation of confirming a second touch input to the rear surface, and an operation of performing a specific function based on the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • a flexible display and/or an electronic device including the same uses a touch sensing layer disposed to correspond to a screen display area and another touch sensing layer disposed on the rear surface of the flexible display to provide various touches.
  • An input method can be implemented.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a flexible display is drawn out from an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the flexible display is cut along the line A-A' of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the flexible display is cut along the line B-B' of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a first use state of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a second use state of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device performs a function based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device performs a function based on pressure intensity of touch inputs on both surfaces of a flexible display, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 12A and 12B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device checks touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device provides feedback corresponding to touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device adjusts a size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 15A and 15B are flowcharts for explaining an operation in which an electronic device adjusts a size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device adjusts a size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation of adjusting the size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display by an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram for describing an operation of an electronic device moving an object based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 19 is a diagram for describing an operation of an electronic device performing a function related to a screen based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 20A and 20B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device performs a function related to reproduction based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 21A, 21B, and 21C are diagrams for explaining an operation of performing, by an electronic device, a function related to a camera based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 22 is a diagram for describing an operation in which an electronic device performs an authentication function based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 23A and 23B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device changes a screen arrangement based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) that can be operated independently or together with the main processor 121 .
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • the main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • image signal processor e.g., image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor.
  • the sub-processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or may be set to be specialized for a specified function.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the co-processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, the sound output module 155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . : A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment of and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunication network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunication network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a computer network (eg, LAN
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more external devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC) or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is, for example, interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document include software (eg, a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (eg, an electronic device). ) can be implemented as For example, a processor (eg, processor) of a device (eg, an electronic device) may call at least one of one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command.
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product.
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (eg Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (eg, It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly or online between smartphones (eg: smartphones).
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic devices 101 , 102 , 104 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the flexible display 202 is drawn out from the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the state illustrated in FIG. 2 is a state in which the flexible display 202 is at least partially or substantially accommodated in the housing 201 , and includes a 'first position' and a 'closed state'. ' or 'accommodated state'.
  • the state shown in FIG. 3 is a state in which the flexible display 202 is at least partially, or a screen display area of the flexible display 202 is substantially drawn out from the housing 201 to be exposed to an external space, and the 'second position' ', 'open state' or 'extended state' may be defined.
  • 'the flexible display 202 moves' may mean a change in shape or a relative positional movement with respect to the housing 201 .
  • the flexible display 202 moves' may mean that the housing 201 moves in a direction to accommodate the flexible display 202 , and the housing 201 moves in the flexible display 202 . ), the flexible display 202 may be deformed into a curved shape inside the housing 201 when it is moved in a direction to accommodate it.
  • 'moving the flexible display 202' may mean that the housing 201 moves in a direction in which the flexible display 202 is pulled out, and the housing 201 moves in the flexible display 202 ), the flexible display 202 may be deformed into a flat plate shape from the outside of the housing 201 .
  • 'movement of the housing 201' or 'movement of the flexible display 202' means that the housing 201 and the flexible display 202 move relative to each other.
  • the flexible display 202 may be accommodated inside the housing 201 or drawn out of the housing 201, and depending on the relative positions of the housing 201 and the flexible display 202, the flexible display ( 202 may at least partially form a curved shape or a flat plate shape.
  • 'the flexible display 202 has a flat shape' can be interpreted as meaning including a state in which a curved shape of less than or equal to a specified curvature is achieved. .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a housing 201 and a flexible display 202 .
  • the flexible display 202 includes a first position at least partially accommodated in the housing 201 (eg, the state shown in FIG. 2 ), and a second position withdrawn from the housing 202 and at least partially exposed to the external space ( For example, it can move with respect to the housing 201 between the states shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the flexible display 202 may at least partially form a curved shape.
  • the flexible display 202 may be rolled to form a cylindrical shape inside the housing 201 .
  • the housing 201 may have a pillar shape extending in a first direction (eg, a Y-axis direction), and may include a first housing member 201a and a second housing member 201b.
  • the housing 201 may include a partially transparent area.
  • the flexible display 202 may output a screen through a portion of the housing 201 , and through a transparent area of the housing 201 , a user may output the output. screen can be recognized.
  • the first housing member 201a provides a space for substantially accommodating the flexible display 202 , and a part of the first housing member 201a may be opened for assembly of the flexible display 202 .
  • the second housing member 201b may be coupled to the first housing member 201a to close the open portion of the first housing member 201a and complete the housing 201 .
  • various key input devices, a sound hole, an opening area for a camera, and/or a connector hole may be disposed outside the housing 201 .
  • Various key input devices, sound holes, camera opening regions, and/or connector holes may be disposed in an appropriate number and positions in consideration of the external appearance of the electronic device 200 .
  • the housing 201 eg, the first housing member 201a and the second housing member 201b, is made of a metallic material (eg, an alloy comprising aluminum or magnesium) and/or a non-metallic material (e.g. glass, polymer or ceramic).
  • the material forming the housing 201 may include a rigidity required to protect the exterior of the electronic device 200, internal electrical components (eg, components such as a communication module, memory, display module, camera module, or connection terminal in FIG. 1); Alternatively, it may be appropriately selected in consideration of factors such as easiness of molding or processing.
  • the housing 201 may partially include an electrically conductive material, and the portion made of the electrically conductive material may function as an antenna (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 ).
  • a portion of the housing 201 may be made of transparent glass or polymer, and the transparent portion may visually expose a portion of the flexible display 202 accommodated inside the housing 201 .
  • the electronic device 200 may provide visual information through the flexible display.
  • the flexible display 202 includes, for example, a display panel (eg, the display panel 221 of FIG. 4 or 5 ) made of an organic light emitting diode (OLED).
  • a display panel eg, the display panel 221 of FIG. 4 or 5
  • OLED organic light emitting diode
  • the flexible display 202 may include a multi-joint hinge structure 225 that maintains or supports a flat shape or a curved shape.
  • the flexible display 202 moves with respect to the housing 201 in a second direction (eg, X-axis direction) intersecting the first direction (eg, Y-axis direction), thereby being accommodated in the housing 201 or being accommodated in the housing 201 .
  • a second direction eg, X-axis direction
  • the first direction eg, Y-axis direction
  • the second direction may refer to a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.
  • a display panel (eg, the display panel 221 of FIG. 4 ) in the central area CA of the flexible display 202 is attached or supported to the articulated hinge structure 225 , and the flexible display 202 is supported. ), between the display panel 221 and the articulated hinge structure 225 in the edge area PA of the pressure sensing layer or haptic actuator layer (eg, the pressure sensing layer 229c of FIG. 4 or 5) Alternatively, a haptic driving layer 229d) may be disposed.
  • the multi-joint hinge structure 225 may prevent the flexible display 202 from being concentrated in a specific area or location when the flexible display 202 is deformed into a flat shape or when the flexible display 202 is deformed into a curved shape.
  • the multi-joint hinge structure 225 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 7 .
  • the electronic device 200 may further include a dummy housing 203 .
  • a dummy housing 203 in the X-axis direction, for example, in the second direction, one end of the flexible display 202 is disposed inside the housing 201 , and the other end of the flexible display 202 is in the dummy housing 203 .
  • the dummy housing 203 In the first position, the dummy housing 203 is substantially positioned in contact with or in close contact with the housing 201 , and may move by a specified distance from the housing 201 to reach the second position.
  • the user may take out the flexible display 202 while holding the housing 201 and the dummy housing 203 , or may receive the flexible display 202 into the housing 201 .
  • the dummy housing 203 may conveniently perform a withdrawal or storage operation.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram illustrating a state in which the flexible display 202 (eg, the display module 160 and/or the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ) is cut along the line A-A' of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the flexible display 202 is cut along the line B-B' of FIG. 3 .
  • the flexible display 202 may include a display panel 221 , a window member 223 , a first touch sensing layer 229a and/or a second touch sensing layer 229b .
  • the flexible display 202 may include an articulated hinge structure 225 supporting the display panel 221 , and a pressure disposed between the articulated hinge structure 225 and the display panel 221 . It may further include a sensing layer 229c and/or a haptic driving layer 229d.
  • the display panel 221 may include a light emitting layer using an organic light emitting diode and may be manufactured to have flexibility.
  • the window member 223 may be disposed on or above the front surface of the display panel 221 to protect an inner component, for example, the first touch sensing layer 229a or the display panel 221 .
  • the window member 223 may be made of a synthetic resin film (eg, a polyimide film) or ultra thin glass to have flexibility.
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a may be disposed between the display panel 221 and the window member 223 .
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a may be disposed on the front surface of the display panel 221 .
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a may be configured to detect a user's touch input on the flexible display 221 by including transparent electrodes using, for example, indium-tin oxide.
  • the 'transparent electrode' refers to a combination of a printed circuit pattern or a conductive wire formed of indium-tin oxide, and may be actually transparent, and may be formed with a width so small that it cannot be recognized with the naked eye of a user.
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a may be disposed to substantially correspond to the entire area on which the screen is output.
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b may be disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 221 and may be set to detect a user's touch input. According to an embodiment, when the flexible display 202 is deformed due to a user's touch input, the flexible display 202 and/or the electronic device 200 may not accurately detect the user's touch input.
  • the flexible display 202 and/or the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments disclosed herein detects a touch input from the front and rear surfaces of the flexible display 202 at the same time, so that even if the flexible display 202 has flexibility It is possible to accurately detect user input.
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b may have a structure or material similar to that of the first touch sensing layer 229a.
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b may be disposed to correspond to at least a portion of an edge region of the flexible display 202 .
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a is disposed on the front surface of the display panel 221 to correspond to the entire area where the screen is output, and the second touch sensing layer 229b is formed on the rear surface of the display panel 221 . It may be disposed in the edge area PA of the flexible display 202 .
  • the multi-joint hinge structure 225 may be disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 221 to maintain or support the shape of the display panel 221 .
  • the articulated hinge structure 225 may include a plurality of rods or bars (eg, the rods or bars 225c of FIG. 7 ), and the plurality of rods or rods 225c may include In combination with other adjacent rods or rods (225c), it may be arranged to form a flat plate shape or a curved shape.
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b may be disposed to face the rear surface of the display panel 221 with a portion of the articulated hinge structure 225 interposed therebetween.
  • the articulated hinge structure 225 includes a receiving area (eg, the second receiving area 225b in FIG. 7 ) formed on at least a portion of the edge of the rear surface, so that the second touch sensing layer 229b is formed. It can provide space for placement.
  • the second touch-sensing layer 229b is disposed in the receiving area, such that it is continuously positioned like a rear portion of the multi-joint hinge structure 225 (eg, a portion corresponding to the central area of the flexible display).
  • the articulated hinge structure 225 provides additional receiving areas for receiving or placing the pressure sensitive layer 229c and/or the haptic drive layer 229d (eg, first receiving area 225a in FIG. 7 ). )) may be further included.
  • the second touch-sensing layer 229b , the pressure-sensing layer 229c and/or the haptic driving layer 229d are disposed on the articulated hinge structure 225 and are successively like a part of the articulated hinge structure 225 . positioned to form one continuous, substantially flat (or curved) surface.
  • the pressure-sensitive layer 229c may be disposed between the display panel 221 and the second touch-sensitive layer 229b , and a pressure applied to the flexible display 202 , for example, a touch operation It can be set to sense the pressure applied from the In some embodiments, the pressure sensing layer 229c may be disposed between the display panel 221 and the articulated hinge structure 225 to correspond to at least a portion of the edge area PA of the flexible display 202 . When disposed between the display panel 221 and the multi-joint hinge structure 225 , the pressure sensing layer 229c may detect a pressure applied to the front surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the pressure sensing layer 229c may be disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the edge area PA of the flexible display 202 between the second touch sensing layer 229b and the articulated hinge structure 225 . have.
  • the pressure sensing layer 229c may detect a pressure applied to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the pressure applied to the flexible display 202 may be substantially generated by a user touch input, and the electronic device 200 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may be configured based on the sensed pressure.
  • the electronic device 200 eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the haptic driving layer 229d is, for example, a piezo element manufactured in the form of a film, and may be set to generate vibration by receiving an electrical signal.
  • the piezoelectric element may generate a vibration or an electric signal in response to external pressure.
  • the haptic driving layer 229d is made of a piezoelectric element, the haptic driving layer 229d itself senses pressure. may serve as layer 229c.
  • the electronic device 200 eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the electronic device 200 generates vibration by driving the haptic driving layer 229d based on a user's touch input or pressure applied to the flexible display 202 .
  • the intensity of vibration generated by the haptic driving layer 229d may vary according to settings of the electronic device 200 .
  • the haptic driving layer 229d according to an applied signal (eg, voltage or current), the haptic driving layer 229d generates vibration in the entire area or vibrates in a localized area (eg, a point at which pressure is sensed). can cause
  • the haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed between the display panel 221 and the articulated hinge structure 225 together with the pressure sensing layer 229c.
  • various embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto, and the haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed between the articulated hinge structure 225 and the second touch sensing layer 229b.
  • a position where the pressure sensing layer 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d is disposed is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and a position suitable for detecting a pressure applied to the flexible display 202, or a position where the generated vibration is It may be variously selected in consideration of a location that is easy to be delivered to.
  • the flexible display 202 may further include a flexible case 227 .
  • the flexible case 227 together with the window member 223 may substantially form an outer shape or an outer surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the display panel 221 , the articulated hinge structure 225 , the touch sensing layers 229a , 229b , 229c , and/or the haptic driving layer 229d are formed by the flexible case 227 and the window member 223 . It may be arranged in the provided space.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the electronic device 200 (the electronic devices 101 , 102 , 104 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a housing 201 and a flexible display 202 .
  • the flexible display 202 is illustrated in a shape accommodated in the housing 201 .
  • the flexible display 202 may be rolled to form a cylindrical shape.
  • the electronic device 200 may include at least one circuit board 241a , 241b , 241c , 243c and/or a battery 243a accommodated inside the housing 201 , and may be mounted on another structure.
  • a battery case 243b may be further included to protect the battery 243a against
  • the housing 201 may include a first housing member 201a and a second housing member 201b, and may have a substantially columnar shape extending in a first direction (eg, a Y-axis direction). have.
  • the first housing member 201a forms a space for accommodating various electrical objects, for example, the flexible display 202, the circuit boards 241a, 241b, 241c, 243c(s) or the battery 243a, and such It may have a partially open shape for assembly of electrical objects.
  • the second housing member 201b may be coupled to the first housing member 201a to close an open portion, and may conceal or protect electrical items accommodated in the first housing member 201a.
  • the circuit boards 241a, 241b, 241c, and 243c include a first circuit board 241a serving as a main circuit board, a second circuit board 241b serving as an auxiliary circuit board, and different electrical At least one third circuit board 241c for electrically connecting water (eg, the first circuit board 241a and the second circuit board 241b) may be included, and the battery 243a is charged or discharged. It may further include a fourth circuit board 243c for controlling the. The fourth circuit board 243c may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 241a or the second circuit board 241b through an additional circuit board (eg, a third circuit board 241c) not shown.
  • a third circuit board 241c e.g, a third circuit board 241c
  • the third circuit board 241c may be manufactured as a flexible printed circuit board, and may be easily disposed in a narrow area inside the housing 201.
  • the circuit board 241a listed above , 241b , 241c , and 243c may be integrated into one circuit board, and an additional circuit board not illustrated may be further provided Components of the electronic device 101 , 102 , 104 described with reference to FIG. Some or all of them may be appropriately distributed on the circuit boards 241a, 241b, 241c, and 243c.
  • the battery 243a may be manufactured in a column shape corresponding to the shape of the housing 201, for example, a cylindrical shape, and the circuit boards 241a, 241b, 241c, and 243c. and/or to components mounted in the electronic device 101 , 102 , 104 of FIG. 1 may be supplied with power.
  • the battery case 243b may be provided to substantially surround the battery 243a to prevent the battery 243a from interfering with other structures inside the housing 201 .
  • the flexible display 202 may be substantially rolled around the battery case 243b inside the housing 201 .
  • the battery case 243b may function as a roller on which the flexible display 202 (and/or the articulated hinge structure 225 ) is rolled up.
  • the battery case 243b may have a cylindrical shape extending in the first direction, and rotate about a rotational axis (not shown) parallel to the Y-axis within the housing 201, thereby forming a flexible display ( Movement or deformation of the flexible display 202 may be guided in an operation in which the 202 is rolled into a cylindrical shape or drawn out of the housing 201 .
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the flexible display 202 of the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic devices 101 , 102 , 104 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIGS. 3 to 5 further reference may be made to FIGS. 3 to 5 .
  • the flexible display 202 includes the display panel 221 , the window member 223 , the first touch-sensing layer 229a (refer to FIG. 4 or 5 ) and/or the second touch-sensing layer 229b ), and may further include a multi-joint hinge structure 225 supporting or maintaining the shape of the display panel 221 , a pressure sensing layer 229c and/or a haptic driving layer 229d.
  • the flexible display 202 may be substantially accommodated inside the housing 201 in a state in which it is rolled into a cylindrical shape, and may have a flat plate shape when it is drawn out from the housing 201 .
  • the flexible display 202 may have a substantially curved shape inside the housing 201 , and a portion exposed to the outside may have a flat panel shape.
  • the flexible display 202 is a structure flexible enough to be rolled into a cylindrical shape, and the term 'flat shape' may be interpreted as including a curved shape having a specified curvature or less.
  • the display panel 221 may be disposed on the inner surface of the window member 223 , and the first touch sensing layer 229a may be disposed between the display panel 221 and the window member 223 .
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a may be substantially formed of a transparent electrode formed on either the surface of the display panel 221 or the surface of the window member 223 .
  • the first touch sensing layer 229a is not substantially perceived by the user's naked eye, and thus the image quality of the flexible display 202 may not be substantially affected.
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b may be disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 221 to correspond to at least a portion of the edge area PA of the flexible display 202 .
  • the first touch-sensing layer 229a detects a user's touch input on the front side of the flexible display 202 (eg, the side facing the +Z direction in FIG. 7 )
  • the second touch-sensing layer 229b may be set to detect a user's touch input from the rear surface of the flexible display 202 (eg, the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 7 ).
  • the second touch-sensing layer 229b may be disposed to substantially correspond to the entire rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the articulated hinge structure 225 may include a plurality of rods or bars 225c, and one end thereof may be connected to a roller, for example, the battery case 243b of FIG. 6 .
  • the multi-joint hinge structure 225 may be rolled around the battery case 243b, or the rolled portion may be separated from the battery case 243b.
  • the stowed position eg, the state shown in FIG. 2
  • the articulated hinge structure 225 is substantially rolled around the battery case 243b
  • the withdrawing position eg, the state shown in FIG. 3
  • a majority of structure 225 may be positioned away from battery case 243b.
  • the flexible display 202 is rolled around a roller (eg, the battery case 243b) while being supported by the articulated hinge structure 225 , or from the housing 201 while being guided by the articulated hinge structure 225 . can be withdrawn.
  • the bars or bars 225c extend in a first direction (eg, a Y-axis direction) and are arranged along a second direction (eg, an X-axis direction). Alternatively, it may be coupled to the bar 225c and pivot around another bar or bar 225c.
  • the multi-joint hinge structure 225 may have a flat plate shape or an at least partially curved shape depending on the bars or the relative positions between the bars 225c. Accordingly, the multi-joint hinge structure 225 may be rolled around the battery case 243b, and form a flat plate shape at the drawn-out position to support the display panel 221 .
  • the multi-joint hinge structure 225 includes a first receiving area 225a formed on the front surface (eg, a surface facing the +Z direction), and a second accommodating area 225a formed on the rear surface (eg, a surface facing the -Z direction). It may include two receiving areas 225b.
  • the receiving areas 225a and 225b may be formed to correspond to, for example, at least a portion of the edge area PA of the flexible display 202 .
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b , the pressure sensing layer 229c , and/or the haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed in any one of the receiving regions 225a and 225b .
  • the receiving regions 225a and 225b are formed by a stepped shape of the articulated hinge structure 225 , and the rods or bars 225c may partially have a thickness (eg, a thickness in the Z-axis direction) or a width (eg, a thickness in the Z-axis direction). : X-axis direction width) may be formed differently.
  • the receiving regions 225a and 225b may be formed by substantially joining rods or bars 225c.
  • the second touch sensing layer 229b may be disposed on the rear surface of the articulated hinge structure 225 , for example, the second receiving area 225b .
  • a portion of the surface of the second touch sensing layer 225b may be combined with a portion of the articulated hinge structure 225 to form one continuous plane.
  • the pressure sensing layer 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed on the front surface of the articulated hinge structure 225 , for example, the first receiving area 225a .
  • a haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed as the bottom of the first receiving region 225a
  • a pressure sensing layer 229c may be disposed over the haptic driving layer 229d.
  • a pressure sensing layer 229c may be disposed between the haptic driving layer 229d and the display panel 221 .
  • a pressure-sensing layer 229c may be disposed as the bottom of the first receiving region 225a , and a haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed over the pressure-sensing layer 229c .
  • a position where the pressure sensing layer 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d is disposed may be appropriately selected in consideration of pressure sensing or transmission of vibration force.
  • the pressure sensing layer 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed in the second receiving region 225b.
  • the pressure sensing layer 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d may be disposed in each of the first receiving region 225a and the second receiving region 225b.
  • the first receptive area 225a or the second receptive area 225b may have different depths.
  • the shape of the step or the size of the step of the articulated hinge structure 225 may be determined in consideration of the position where the second touch sensing layer 229b, the pressure sensing layer 229c, and/or the haptic driving layer 229d are disposed. may be appropriately selected.
  • the display panel 221 may be disposed or attached to the front surface (eg, a surface facing the +Z direction) of the multi-joint hinge structure 225 .
  • the display panel 221 in the central area CA of the flexible display 202 is attached to the articulated hinge structure 225
  • the display panel 221 in the edge area PA is a pressure sensitive layer. It may be attached to the surface of the 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d.
  • the pressure sensing layer 229c or the haptic driving layer 229d may be substantially disposed between the display panel 221 and the articulated hinge structure 225 .
  • the display panel 221 is articulated It may be stably disposed or attached to the front surface of the hinge structure 225 .
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a first use state of the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 , 102 , 104 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 9 is a diagram illustrating a second use state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the flexible display 202 may be drawn out (or extended) to the right or left of the housing 201 according to a direction in which the user grips the electronic device 200 .
  • the right end portion of the edge area PA of the flexible display 202 is referred to as the 'first area A1', and the lower portion is referred to as the 'second area ( A2)', the upper part is divided into a 'third area A3'.
  • the electronic device 200 may activate or deactivate a touch screen function in a selected area.
  • the electronic device 200 may activate a partial region of the first touch sensing layer 229a corresponding to an externally exposed region of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may activate the entire area of the first touch sensing layer 229a.
  • the electronic device 200 may activate a partial region of the second touch sensing layer 229b and/or the pressure sensing layer 229c corresponding to an externally exposed region of the flexible display 202 . have.
  • the electronic device 200 may activate the entire area of the second touch sensing layer 229b and/or the pressure sensing layer 229c.
  • the electronic device 200 deactivates a portion of the second touch sensing layer 229b and/or the pressure sensing layer 229c corresponding to the edge area PA at the upper end of the flexible display 202 .
  • the 'upper part of the flexible display 202' refers to a state in which the user pulls out the flexible display 202 while holding the electronic device 200.
  • the upper end of the flexible display 202 may refer to the third area A3 .
  • the 'upper part of the flexible display 202' may mean the second area A2.
  • the flexible display rather than the upper end of the flexible display 202 (eg, the third area A3 of FIG. 8 or the second area A2 of FIG. 9 )
  • the lower end of 202 eg, the second area A2 of FIG. 8 or the third area A3 of FIG. 9
  • the frequency of use is expected to be relatively low.
  • the touch sensing function may be inactivated in the area to be used (eg, the third area A3 of FIG. 8 or the second area A2 of FIG. 9 ).
  • the electronic device 200 when exposed to the external space, the electronic device 200 may be set to activate the second touch sensing layer 229b and/or the pressure sensing layer 229c of the first area A1 . .
  • the electronic device 200 may operate the haptic driving layer 229d.
  • the electronic device 200 eg, the processor 120 in FIG. 1
  • the electronic device 200 may operate the haptic driving layer 229d.
  • a part of the haptic driving layer 229d close to the position where the touch input is sensed or the whole of the haptic driving layer 229d may generate vibration.
  • the intensity of the vibration generated by the haptic driving layer 229d may be determined according to the pressure of the touch input.
  • Operations of the electronic device 200 are performed by a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 200 .
  • a processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the subject of the operations is the electronic device 200 .
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device performs a function based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may identify a first touch input to the front surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may identify a first touch input through the first touch sensing layer 229a.
  • the first touch input may include at least one of a tap input, a swipe input, a touch-drag input, and a squeeze input for the front surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may identify a second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may identify the first touch input through the second touch sensing layer 229b.
  • the electronic device 200 checks the second touch input in an area corresponding to the second touch sensing layer 229b on the rear surface of the flexible display 202 (eg, an edge region on the rear surface of the flexible display 202 ).
  • the second touch input may include at least one of a tap input, a swipe input, a touch-drag input, or a squeeze input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the second touch input may be input at a position facing the first touch input with respect to the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may perform a specific function of the electronic device 200 based on the first touch input and the second touch input. For example, the electronic device 200 may select an object displayed at a location where the first touch input and the second touch input are input. Alternatively, the electronic device 200 may execute an application indicated by an object displayed at a location where the first touch input and the second touch input are input. Alternatively, the electronic device 200 may move an object displayed at a position where the first touch input and the second touch input are input. In addition, the electronic device 200 may perform a function related to an object displayed at a location where the first touch input and the second touch input are input.
  • the electronic device 200 may check both the first touch input and the second touch input on both surfaces (eg, front and rear) of the flexible display 202 , and the order of checking may not be limited thereto. .
  • the electronic device 200 may check the first touch input after checking the second touch input.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device performs a function based on pressure intensity of touch inputs on both surfaces of a flexible display, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may check the pressure intensity by the first touch input and the second touch input applied to the flexible display 202 .
  • the first touch input and the second touch input are input at positions facing each other with respect to the flexible display 202 , the first touch input and the second touch applied to both sides at the corresponding positions You can check the pressure intensity by input.
  • the electronic device 200 may check the pressure intensity by the first touch input or the second touch input through the pressure sensing layer 229c.
  • the electronic device 200 may perform a specific function in consideration of pressure strength. For example, when the pressure intensity is greater than or equal to a preset intensity, the electronic device 200 may perform the first specific function. Also, when the pressure intensity is less than a preset intensity, the electronic device 200 may perform a second specific function different from the first specific function. According to an embodiment, when the pressure intensity is less than a preset intensity, the electronic device 200 may display a first screen (eg, a first page screen) displayed on the flexible display to a second screen (eg, a screen next to the first page). 2nd page screen).
  • a first screen eg, a first page screen
  • the electronic device 200 may switch the first screen displayed on the flexible display to a third screen (eg, the last page screen).
  • the electronic device 200 may execute an application corresponding to the object selected by the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 may perform an additional function related to the object selected by the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • 12A and 12B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device checks touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the first touch input and the second touch input may be a tap input, a swipe input, and/or a touch-drag input to the front and rear surfaces of the flexible display 202 .
  • the first touch input and the second touch input may be inputs touched on both sides of the flexible display 202 with respect to the same position of the flexible display 202 .
  • the first touch input and the second touch input may be squeeze inputs for the front and rear surfaces of the flexible display 202 .
  • the first touch input and the second touch input may be touch inputs in which a predetermined or more pressure is applied to both surfaces of the flexible display 202 with respect to the same position of the flexible display 202 .
  • FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device provides feedback corresponding to touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may output a vibration corresponding to a pressure intensity.
  • the electronic device 200 may check the pressure intensity at a position where the first touch input and the second touch input are input through the haptic driving layer 229d.
  • the electronic device 200 may check the pressure intensity at a position where the first touch input and the second touch input are input in the region where the haptic driving layer 229d is disposed (eg, the edge region of the flexible display 202 ).
  • the electronic device 200 may output a vibration at a position where the first touch input and the second touch input are input based on the confirmed pressure strength.
  • the electronic device 200 when the touch input 1310 to which the pressure of the first intensity (eg, the strong intensity) is applied at the first position is confirmed, the electronic device 200 moves from the first position to the first position. A first vibration 1320 corresponding to the first intensity may be output.
  • the electronic device 200 when a touch input 1330 to which a pressure of a second intensity (eg, a weak intensity) is applied at a first position is confirmed, the electronic device 200 changes to a second intensity at the first position. A corresponding second vibration 1340 may be output.
  • the electronic device 200 may compare the pressure intensity with a preset pressure intensity, and may output a vibration according to the comparison result. For example, when the pressure intensity is equal to or greater than the preset pressure intensity, the electronic device 200 may output the first vibration 1320 having the first intensity. Also, when the pressure intensity is less than the preset pressure intensity, the electronic device 200 may output the second vibration 1340 having a second intensity lower than the first intensity.
  • the electronic device 200 may perform different functions and output vibrations of different intensities. . Through this, the electronic device 200 may provide a haptic feedback based on the pressure intensity to the user.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device adjusts a size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may determine whether the flexible display 202 is expanded or reduced as the flexible display 202 is moved.
  • the electronic device 200 may adjust the size of the active area for checking the second touch input based on the expansion or contraction direction of the flexible display 202 .
  • 15A and 15B are flowcharts for explaining an operation in which an electronic device adjusts a size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may confirm that the flexible display 202 expands in the right direction.
  • the electronic device 200 may determine the activation area 1510 for confirming the second touch input on the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may adjust the size of the active area 1510 based on the extended distance of the flexible display 202 .
  • the activation region 1510 may be an edge region of the lower end and the right end of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 202 may deactivate the upper edge area 1520 in the edge area of the flexible display 202 based on the direction in which the flexible display 202 is expanded.
  • the electronic device 200 may activate the upper region 1520 according to a user's setting. Also, the location and size of the deactivated region may be changed by user settings.
  • the electronic device 200 may confirm that the flexible display 202 expands in the left direction.
  • the electronic device 200 may determine an activation area 1530 for confirming the second touch input on the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may adjust the size of the active area 1530 based on the extended distance of the flexible display 202 .
  • the activation area 1530 may be an edge area of the lower end and the left end of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 202 may deactivate the upper edge area 1540 in the edge area of the flexible display 202 based on the direction in which the flexible display 202 is expanded.
  • the electronic device 200 may activate the upper region 1540 according to a user's setting. Also, the location and size of the deactivated region may be changed by user settings.
  • FIGS. 15A and 15B Although only an embodiment in which the flexible display 202 is expanded is illustrated in FIGS. 15A and 15B , the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, an embodiment in which the flexible display 202 is reduced may operate opposite to that described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B .
  • 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device adjusts a size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may identify the type of an application to be executed (or to be executed) in the electronic device 200 .
  • the electronic device 200 may identify the type of application corresponding to the execution screen displayed on the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may adjust the size of the active area for checking the second touch input based on the type of application.
  • 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation of adjusting the size of an active area for checking a touch input on a rear surface of a flexible display by an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may identify a type of an application to be executed (or to be executed) in the electronic device 200 . For example, when the first application is executed, the electronic device 200 may determine the size of the activation area for checking the second touch input as the first area 1710 . Also, when a second application different from the first application is executed, the electronic device 200 adds the size of the activation area for confirming the second touch input to the first area 1710 and the second area 1720 . can be determined as For example, when the second application is executed after the first application is executed, the electronic device 200 may increase the size of the activation area for checking the second touch input. On the other hand, when the first application is executed after the second application is executed, the electronic device 200 may reduce the size of the activation area for checking the second touch input.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram for describing an operation of an electronic device moving an object based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may identify a first touch input to the front surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may check the second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 through the activation area 1810 located at the edge of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may display a screen 1820 on the flexible display 202 .
  • the screen 1820 may include a first object 1830 and a second object 1840 .
  • the electronic device 200 may check the first touch input and the second touch input for the first object 1830 or the second object 1840 .
  • the electronic device 200 performs the first object 1830 by swiping or dragging both touch inputs (the first touch input and the second touch input) to the first object 1830 or the second object 1840 .
  • the second object 1840 may be moved.
  • the electronic device 200 may move the first object 1830 in a right direction or a left direction by front and rear swipe inputs for the first object 1830 .
  • the electronic device 200 may move the second object 1840 in an upward or downward direction by front and rear swipe inputs for the second object 1840 . .
  • the electronic device 200 responds to a first touch input, a second touch input, and a first touch input and a second touch input to the first object 1830 or the second object 1840 .
  • the electronic device 200 performs a swipe of both touch inputs (a first touch input and a second touch input) to the first object 1830 or the second object 1840 , or The first object 1830 or the second object 1840 may be moved by dragging.
  • the electronic device 200 performs a first touch input and a second touch input to the first object 1830 or the second object 1840 to the first object 1830 .
  • an application or a specific function
  • the specific function may be a function related to a screen displayed on the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 provides a first touch input and a second touch input to the activation area 1810 (eg, an area in which the object 1830 or 1840 is not displayed in the activation area 1810 ). (eg, a swipe input or a touch-drag input) may be checked.
  • the electronic device 200 may map a specific function to each of the upper region, the lower region, or the side region in the activation region 1810 . In this case, the specific function may be set differently according to the type of application corresponding to the screen 1820 displayed on the flexible display 202 . For example, when a swipe input is confirmed in the upper region of the activation region 1810 , the electronic device 200 may reduce or enlarge the size of the screen 1810 .
  • the electronic device 200 may increase or decrease the volume when a swipe input is confirmed on the side region of the activation region 1810 .
  • the electronic device 200 may set the function to be performed only when the pressure intensity between the first touch input and the second touch input is equal to or greater than a preset value.
  • 19 is a diagram for describing an operation of an electronic device performing a function related to a screen based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may display a plurality of windows 1910 , 1920 , 1930 , and 1940 on the flexible display 202 .
  • each of the plurality of windows 1910 , 1920 , 1930 , and 1940 may include execution screens of the same or different applications.
  • the electronic device 200 may display a control bar 1915 , 1925 , 1935 , or 1945 for controlling each of the plurality of windows 1910 , 1920 , 1930 , and 1940 .
  • the plurality of control bars 1915 , 1925 , 1935 , and 1945 may be displayed in an active area (eg, an edge area of the flexible display) for confirming the second touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 may change the display positions (or display order) of the plurality of windows 1910 , 1920 , 1930 , and 1940 based on the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 performs both touch inputs (first touch input and The display position of the fourth window 1940 may be changed according to a swipe (or drag) of the second touch input).
  • the electronic device 200 may display the fourth window (1940) may be moved to a position where the second window 1920 was displayed. That is, the electronic device 200 may select a window whose location is to be changed based on the first touch input and the second touch input, and may determine the location to change based on the dragging of both touch inputs.
  • the user can control windows (or objects) displayed on the flexible display 202 stably by holding both sides of the flexible display 202 even in a state in which support of the flexible display 202 is difficult.
  • 20A and 20B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device performs a function related to reproduction based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may display a moving picture screen 2005 on the flexible display 202 . Also, the electronic device 200 may display the control bar 2010 for controlling the reproduction of the video screen 2005 on the flexible display 202 .
  • the control bar 2010 may be displayed on an active area (eg, an edge area of the flexible display) for confirming the second touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 may control the control bar 2010 based on a second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may display a video screen corresponding to a first point where the second touch input is confirmed on the control bar 2010 .
  • the electronic device 200 controls the control bar 2010 based on a first touch input to the front surface and a second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may display a time bar 2020 that allows fine adjustment at the first point on the control bar 2010 .
  • the time bar 2020 may provide an interface that allows time adjustment in units of time shorter than that of the control bar 2010 .
  • the control bar 2010 may provide an interface capable of time adjustment in units of 1 second
  • the time bar 2020 may provide an interface capable of time adjustment in units of 0.1 seconds.
  • the unit for adjusting the time is merely an example, and the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto.
  • the user may swipe (or drag) the first touch input touched on the front surface of the flexible display 202 to finely adjust the time for the first point.
  • 21A to 21C are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device performs a function related to a camera based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may execute a camera application and display a camera execution screen on the flexible display 202 .
  • the camera execution screen may include a zoom control bar 2110 for adjusting a zoom function of the camera.
  • the zoom control bar 2110 may be displayed in an active area (eg, an edge area of the flexible display) for confirming the second touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 may display the zoom control bar 2110 on the right edge area of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may check the expansion or contraction of the flexible display 202 by the sliding movement of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may adjust an active area for confirming the second touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 may display the zoom control bar 2110 in the adjusted active area.
  • the electronic device 200 may display the zoom control bar 2110 on the right edge area of the expanded flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may control the zoom control bar 2110 based on a second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may increase or decrease the zoom of the camera by a second touch input on the zoom control bar 2110 .
  • the electronic device 200 performs a zoom control bar 2110 based on a first touch input on the front surface and a second touch input on the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • can control For example, when the first touch input is simultaneously confirmed while the second touch input is touched, the electronic device 200 may display the fine zoom control bar 2120 instead of the zoom control bar 2110 .
  • the fine zoom control bar 2120 may provide an interface for adjusting the zoom of the camera in a unit shorter than that of the zoom control bar 2110 .
  • the zoom control bar 2110 provides an interface that can adjust the zoom of the camera in units of “1x” (eg, units of 1x, 2x, 3x), and the fine zoom control bar 2120 includes “0.1x” units (eg, 2x, 2.1x, 2.2x, 2.3x, 2.4x, 2.5x units) may provide an interface capable of adjusting the zoom of the camera.
  • the unit for adjusting the zoom is only an example, and the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto.
  • the user may swipe (or drag) the first touch input touched on the front surface of the flexible display 202 to finely adjust the zoom of the camera.
  • 22 is a diagram for describing an operation in which an electronic device performs an authentication function based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may display a screen 2210 for requesting input of an authentication code on the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may display a screen 2210 for requesting input of an authentication code.
  • the electronic device 200 receives a first touch input and a second touch input to both sides (front and rear) of the flexible display 202 in the active area 2205 of the flexible display 202 .
  • You can enter the verification code through the electronic device 200 receives a plurality of tap inputs 2220 on both sides (front and rear) of the flexible display 202 , and includes a pattern and a Morse code of the plurality of tap inputs 2220 .
  • a similar type of preset security code 2225 may be compared.
  • the electronic device 200 may complete the authentication operation.
  • 23A and 23B are diagrams for explaining an operation in which an electronic device changes a screen arrangement based on touch inputs to both surfaces of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 performs a first touch input and a second input to both sides (front and rear) of the flexible display 202 in the active area 2205 of the flexible display 202 . Images can be edited via touch input.
  • the electronic device 200 may display an image including the front object image 2310 and the background image 2320 on the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may control the front object image 2310 based on a first touch input to the front surface of the flexible display 202 . Also, the electronic device 200 may control the background image 2320 based on a second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may adjust the depth of the selected object image based on the pressure intensity between the first touch input and the second touch input. For example, the electronic device 200 may select the front object image 2310 based on a first touch input and a second touch input on both surfaces (front and rear) of the flexible display 202 . The electronic device 200 may adjust the depth of the front object image 2310 according to the pressure intensity between the first touch input and the second touch input. For example, the electronic device 200 may adjust the front object image 2310 to have a deeper depth as the pressure intensity increases. Conversely, the electronic device 200 may adjust the front object image 2310 to have a shallow depth as the pressure intensity decreases.
  • the electronic device 200 may change the position of the front object image 2310 based on a swipe input touched on the front surface of the flexible display 202 . For example, when a swipe input in a left direction is confirmed with respect to the front surface of the flexible display 202 , the electronic device 200 may move the position of the front object image 2310 to the left.
  • the electronic device moves in a first direction (eg, FIGS. 3 and 6 ). or a housing (eg, housing 201 of FIG. 2 , 3 , 5 or 7 ) extending in the Y-axis direction of FIG. 7 , and a first position at least partially housed in the housing (eg, FIG. 2 ) ) and a second position drawn out from the housing in a second direction (eg, the X-axis direction of FIGS. 3, 6 or 7 ) intersecting the first direction and at least partially exposed to the external space.
  • a first direction eg, FIGS. 3 and 6
  • a housing eg, housing 201 of FIG. 2 , 3 , 5 or 7
  • a first position at least partially housed in the housing (eg, FIG. 2 )
  • a second position drawn out from the housing in a second direction eg, the X-axis direction of FIGS. 3, 6 or 7 ) intersecting the first direction and at least partially exposed to the external space.
  • the flexible display includes a display a panel (eg, the display panel 221 of FIGS. 4, 5 or 7), a window member disposed on the front surface of the display panel (eg, the window member 223 of FIGS. 4, 5 or 7); a first touch-sensing layer disposed between the display panel and the window member and configured to sense a touch input (eg, the first touch-sensing layer 229a of FIGS.
  • a second touch-sensing layer disposed on a rear surface and configured to sense a touch input (eg, the second touch-sensing layer 229b of FIG. 4 , 5 or 7 ), wherein the second touch-sensing layer comprises the It may be disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the edge area (eg, the edge area PA of FIGS. 3, 8, or 9 ) of the display panel.
  • the flexible display further includes a pressure-sensing layer (eg, the pressure-sensing layer 229c of FIGS. 4, 5, or 7 ) disposed between the display panel and the second touch-sensing layer. and the pressure sensing layer may be disposed to correspond to at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel, and may be configured to sense pressure applied to the flexible display.
  • a pressure-sensing layer eg, the pressure-sensing layer 229c of FIGS. 4, 5, or 7 .
  • the flexible display may include a haptic actuator layer disposed between the display panel and the second touch sensing layer (eg, the haptic actuator layer 229d of FIGS. 4, 5 or 7 ). )), wherein the haptic driving layer is disposed to correspond to at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel, and is set to generate vibration based on a sensed touch input or pressure applied to the flexible display.
  • a haptic actuator layer disposed between the display panel and the second touch sensing layer (eg, the haptic actuator layer 229d of FIGS. 4, 5 or 7 ).
  • the electronic device as described above has a cylindrical shape extending in the first direction, and a roller (eg, the battery case 243b of FIG. 6 ) rotatably disposed in the housing. )), wherein the flexible display within the housing may be configured to be rolled at least partially around the roller.
  • a roller eg, the battery case 243b of FIG. 6 .
  • the flexible display has a multi-joint hinge structure disposed on the rear surface of the display panel to support the display panel (eg, the multi-joint hinge structure 225 of FIGS. 4, 5, or 7).
  • the articulated hinge structure includes a plurality of rods or bars (eg, rods or bars 225c in FIG. 7 ) extending along the first direction, the rod or While the bars are sequentially arranged in the second direction, they may be coupled to other adjacent bars or bars to be able to pivot around other adjacent bars or bars.
  • the flexible display further includes a pressure sensing layer or a haptic driving layer disposed between the display panel and the multi-joint hinge structure at a position corresponding to at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel, At least a portion of an edge area of the rear surface of the display panel may be attached to the pressure sensing layer or the haptic driving layer, and at least a portion of the remaining area of the rear surface of the display panel may be attached to the multi-joint hinge structure.
  • the flexible display may include a first accommodating area (eg, the first accommodating area 225a in FIG. 7 ) formed on the front surface of the multi-joint hinge structure, and the multi-joint facing in the opposite direction of the front surface. It further includes a second receiving region (eg, the second receiving region 225b in FIG. 7 ) formed on the rear surface of the hinge structure, wherein the second touch sensing layer is disposed in the second receiving region, the pressure sensing layer or The haptic driving layer may be disposed in the first receiving area.
  • a first accommodating area eg, the first accommodating area 225a in FIG. 7
  • the multi-joint facing in the opposite direction of the front surface.
  • the haptic driving layer may be disposed in the first receiving area.
  • the electronic device further includes a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), wherein the processor provides a first for the front surface of the flexible display through the first touch sensing layer.
  • the processor provides a first for the front surface of the flexible display through the first touch sensing layer.
  • Checking a touch input, checking a second touch input to the rear surface of the flexible display through the second touch sensing layer, and setting to perform a specific function based on the first touch input and the second touch input can be
  • the flexible display may further include a pressure sensing layer disposed between the display panel and the second touch sensing layer, wherein the pressure sensing layer corresponds to at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel. and configured to sense a pressure applied to the flexible display, and the processor is configured to measure, through the pressure sensing layer, the pressure intensity by the first touch input and the second touch input applied to the edge region. It may be set to check and perform the specific function by further considering the pressure strength.
  • the flexible display further includes a haptic driving layer disposed between the display panel and the second touch sensing layer at a position corresponding to at least a portion of the edge region of the display panel, and the processor may be set to output a vibration corresponding to the pressure intensity using the haptic driving layer.
  • the processor when the flexible display is expanded or contracted, may include a region activated to confirm the second touch input in the second touch sensing layer based on a direction in which the flexible display is expanded or contracted. Can be set to resize.
  • the processor may display an execution screen of an application on the flexible display, and based on the type of the application, a region activated to confirm the second touch input in the second touch sensing layer. Can be set to resize.
  • the processor displays a screen including at least one object on the flexible display, and functions for an object selected by the first touch input and the second touch input among the at least one object can be set to perform.
  • the processor may be configured to move the object based on a drag of at least one of the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • the processor may be configured to display a plurality of screens on the flexible display and change the arrangement of the plurality of screens based on the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • the processor displays a screen including at least one object on the flexible display, and when the pressure intensity is greater than or equal to a preset intensity, the first touch input and the second touch input among the one or more objects It may be set to perform an additional function on an object selected by a two-touch input.
  • the processor displays a screen including a first object and a second object on the flexible display, controls the first object by the first touch input, and responds to the second touch input. may be set to control the second object.
  • a housing extending in a first direction and a first position at least partially accommodated in the housing, and a second direction intersecting the first direction are drawn out from the housing and at least partially exposed to an external space a flexible display that moves between the second positions, wherein the flexible display is disposed between a display panel, a window member disposed on a front surface of the display panel, and the display panel and the window member, and detects a touch input a first touch-sensing layer configured to: and a second touch-sensing layer disposed on a rear surface of the display panel and configured to sense a touch input, wherein the second touch-sensing layer is at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel
  • the method of operating an electronic device disposed corresponding to It may include an operation of confirming a second touch input to the rear surface, and an operation of performing a specific function based on the first touch input and the second touch input.
  • the flexible display may further include a pressure sensing layer disposed between the display panel and the second touch sensing layer, wherein the pressure sensing layer corresponds to at least a portion of an edge region of the display panel. and configured to sense a pressure applied to the flexible display, and the method of operating the electronic device includes the first touch input and the second touch input applied to the edge region through the pressure sensing layer.
  • the method may further include an operation of confirming the pressure intensity by the user and performing the specific function in consideration of the pressure intensity.
  • the flexible display further includes a haptic driving layer disposed between the display panel and the second touch sensing layer at a position corresponding to at least a portion of the edge region of the display panel, wherein the The method of operating the electronic device may further include outputting a vibration corresponding to the pressure intensity by using the haptic driving layer.

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Selon divers modes de réalisation décrits dans le présent document, un dispositif électronique peut comprendre : un boîtier s'étendant dans une première direction ; et un écran souple se déplaçant entre une première position dans laquelle l'écran souple est au moins partiellement reçu dans le boîtier et une seconde position dans laquelle l'écran souple est tiré hors du boîtier dans une seconde direction croisant la première direction et est au moins partiellement exposé à l'espace extérieur, l'écran souple comprenant : un écran d'affichage ; un élément fenêtre disposé sur la surface avant de l'écran d'affichage ; une première couche de détection tactile disposée entre l'écran d'affichage et l'élément de fenêtre et conçue pour détecter une entrée tactile ; et une seconde couche de détection tactile disposée sur la surface arrière de l'écran d'affichage et conçue pour détecter une entrée tactile, et la seconde couche de détection tactile est agencée de façon à correspondre à au moins une partie de la zone de bord de l'écran d'affichage. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont également possibles.
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