U.S. patent application number 15/977598 was filed with the patent office on 2018-09-13 for electronic device and operating method thereof.
The applicant listed for this patent is Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Cheol-Ho CHEONG, Myunggon HONG, Hyun-Jung KIM, Jin-Woo KIM, Soo-Hyung KIM, Hun Cheol OH, Seok-Hyun YOON.
Application Number | 20180260346 15/977598 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51757842 |
Filed Date | 2018-09-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180260346 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
OH; Hun Cheol ; et
al. |
September 13, 2018 |
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
Abstract
A method for operating an electronic device is provided. In the
method, an electronic cover is connected. Configuration information
of the electronic cover is obtained. A User Interface (UI)
corresponding to the configuration information is set. Various
other embodiments are also possible.
Inventors: |
OH; Hun Cheol; (Seoul,
KR) ; KIM; Soo-Hyung; (Hwaseong-si, KR) ;
YOON; Seok-Hyun; (Yongin-si, KR) ; KIM; Jin-Woo;
(Seoul, KR) ; KIM; Hyun-Jung; (Seoul, KR) ;
CHEONG; Cheol-Ho; (Seoul, KR) ; HONG; Myunggon;
(Seongnam-si, KR) |
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Applicant: |
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
Suwon-si |
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KR |
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Family ID: |
51757842 |
Appl. No.: |
15/977598 |
Filed: |
May 11, 2018 |
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14211664 |
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9971712 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 3/0485 20130101;
G06F 3/0481 20130101; G06F 2200/1633 20130101; G06F 3/0487
20130101; G06F 1/3265 20130101; G06F 1/1641 20130101; G06F 3/0482
20130101; Y04S 40/20 20130101; G06F 3/04886 20130101; G06F
2200/1634 20130101; G06F 21/10 20130101; G06F 13/20 20130101; G06F
2203/04803 20130101; G06F 3/04883 20130101 |
International
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G06F 13/20 20060101
G06F013/20; G06F 3/0488 20060101 G06F003/0488; G06F 21/10 20060101
G06F021/10; G06F 1/16 20060101 G06F001/16; G06F 3/0487 20060101
G06F003/0487; G06F 3/0485 20060101 G06F003/0485; G06F 3/0482
20060101 G06F003/0482; G06F 3/0481 20060101 G06F003/0481 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 11, 2014 |
KR |
10-2014-0028355 |
Claims
1. A portable electronic device comprising: a camera; a first touch
screen; a second touch screen; a sensor to detect a position of the
second touch screen with respect to the first touch screen; and a
processor adapted to: receive an input to execute an application
via the first touch screen or the second touch screen, display,
based at least in part on the input, a first user interface
corresponding to the application via the first touch screen and a
second user interface corresponding to the application via the
second touch screen if the second touch screen is at a first
position with respect to the first touch screen, and display the
first user interface corresponding to the application via the first
touch screen if the second touch screen is at a second position
with respect to the first touch screen.
2. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor
is further adapted to determine, using the sensor, whether the
second touch screen is at the first position such that the second
touch screen faces a same side as the first touch screen.
3. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor
is further adapted to determine, using the sensor, whether the
second touch screen is at the second position such that the second
touch screen faces a different side from the first touch
screen.
4. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor
is further adapted to determine a corresponding position of the
first position and the second position based at least in part on an
angle between the first touch screen and the second touch
screen.
5. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the
application includes a camera application associated with the
camera, and wherein the processor is further adapted to display a
preview screen corresponding to the camera application as the first
user interface and display an image captured using the camera
application as the second user interface if the second touch screen
is at the first position with respect to the first touch
screen.
6. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the
application includes a gallery application, and wherein the
processor is further adapted to display one or more representations
corresponding to one or more images captured using the camera as
the first user interface and display an image of the one or more
images corresponding to a selected representation of the one or
more representations as the second user interface if the second
touch screen is at the first position with respect to the first
touch screen.
7. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor
is further adapted to operate at least part of the portable
electronic device in a power save mode at least temporarily during
the displaying of the first user interface if the second touch
screen is at the second position.
8. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor
is further adapted to adjust a touch sensitivity with respect to
the second touch screen or the first touch screen based at least in
part on a determination that the second touch screen is at the
second position.
9. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first
touch screen corresponds to a portion of a flexible touch
screen.
10. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the second
touch screen is electrically and mechanically attachable and
detachable from the portable electronic device.
11. A portable electronic device comprising: a camera; a first
touch screen; a second touch screen foldable with respect to the
first touch screen; a sensor to detect a position of the first
touch screen or the second touch screen; and a processor adapted
to: receive an input to execute an application via the first touch
screen or the second touch screen, display, based at least in part
on the input, a first user interface corresponding to the
application via the first touch screen and a second user interface
corresponding to the application via the second touch screen if the
second touch screen is at a first position with respect to the
first touch screen, and display a third user interface
corresponding to the application via the first touch screen or the
second touch screen if the second touch screen is at a second
position with respect to the first touch screen.
12. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the
processor is further adapted to determine, using the sensor,
whether the second touch screen is at the first position such that
the second touch screen faces a same side as the first touch
screen.
13. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the
processor is further adapted to determine, using the sensor,
whether the second touch screen is at the second position such that
the second touch screen faces a different side from the first touch
screen.
14. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the
processor is further adapted to determine a corresponding position
of the first position and the second position based at least in
part on an angle between the first touch screen and the second
touch screen.
15. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the
application includes a camera application, and wherein the
processor is further adapted to display a preview screen
corresponding to the camera application as the first user interface
and display an image captured using the camera application as the
second user interface if the second touch screen is at the first
position with respect to the first touch screen.
16. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the
application includes a gallery application, and wherein the
processor is further adapted to display one or more representations
corresponding to one or more images captured using the camera as
the first user interface and display an image of the one or more
images corresponding to a selected representation of the one or
more representations as the second user interface if the second
touch screen is at the first position with respect to the first
touch screen.
17. The portable electronic device of claim 11, wherein the
processor is further adapted to display a substantially same user
interface to the first user interface as at least part of the
displaying of the third user interface if the second touch screen
is at the second position.
18. A portable electronic device comprising: a camera; a first
touch screen disposed to face a same side as the camera; a second
touch screen foldable with respect to the first touch screen; a
memory to store a first user interface corresponding to an
application and a second user interface corresponding to the
application; and a processor adapted to: receive a request to
execute the application, display, based at least in part on the
input, the first user interface corresponding to the application
via the first touch screen and the second user interface
corresponding to the application via the second touch screen if the
second touch screen is at a specified position with respect to the
first touch screen, and display, via the first touch screen, at
least one portion of a graphical object in response to a user input
received using the second user interface.
19. The portable electronic device of claim 18, wherein the
application includes a gallery application, and wherein the
processor is further adapted to display one or more representations
corresponding to one or more images captured using the camera as
the first user interface and display an image of the one or more
images corresponding to a selected representation of the one or
more representations as the second user interface if the second
touch screen is at the specified position with respect to the first
touch screen.
20. The portable electronic device of claim 18, wherein the
processor is further adapted to display a character, a number, or a
symbol corresponding to the user input as at least part of the
displaying of the at least one portion of a graphical object.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application is a continuation application of prior
application Ser. No. 14/211,664, filed on Mar. 14, 2014, and was
based on and claimed priority under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(e) of a
U.S. Provisional application filed on Mar. 14, 2013 in the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office and assigned Ser. No. 61/782,821, and
under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(a) of a Korean patent application filed
on Mar. 11, 2014 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office and
assigned Serial No. 10-2014-0028355, the entire disclosure of each
of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for
controlling an electronic cover mounting an input/output unit
thereon and an operating method thereof.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Based on developments in the electronic communication
industry, a User Equipment (UE), (e.g., an electronic device such
as a cellular phone, an electronic scheduler, a Personal Digital
Assistant (PDA), a laptop computer, etc.) has become a necessity of
a modern society and serves as an important means for quickly
transferring information. For added user convenience, the UE
includes a Graphic User Interface (GUI) environment using a
touchscreen, and provides various multimedia based on a web
environment.
[0004] To provide various functions, the UE may include various
electronic parts. For example, the UE may include a stylus to
provide a writing function or a drawing function. Alternatively,
the UE may include a stereo speaker module to listen to music.
Alternatively, the UE may include a camera module to provide a
photo shooting function, or a communication module to provide a
communication function with another electronic device via a
network. However, the UE is not currently provided with a UI that
corresponds to the type of electronic part, thus creating a need
for such a UI.
[0005] The above information is presented as background information
only to assist with an understanding of the present disclosure. No
determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to
whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with
regard to the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
[0006] Aspects of the present disclosure are to address at least
the above-mentioned problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at
least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the
present disclosure is to set a User Interface (UI) depending on a
type (or specification) of an electronic cover.
[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure is to extend the
display of contents using an output unit (e.g., a display) mounted
on an electronic cover.
[0008] Still another aspect of the present disclosure is to enable
an input for a specific operation using an input unit mounted on an
electronic cover.
[0009] In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a
method for operating an electronic device is provided. The method
includes connecting with an electronic cover, obtaining
configuration information of the electronic cover, and setting a UI
corresponding to the configuration information.
[0010] In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure,
a method for operating an electronic device including a primary
device mounting a first screen and an electronic cover mounting a
second screen electrically or functionally connected with the
primary device is provided. The method includes receiving at least
one input, and controlling the first screen or the second
screen.
[0011] In accordance with yet another aspect of the present
disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device
includes a primary device including a first Input/Output (I/O)
unit, an electronic cover electrically or functionally connected
with the primary device, covering at least a portion of the primary
device, and including a second I/O unit, and a processor configured
to control the first I/O unit or the second I/O unit.
[0012] In accordance with further another aspect of the present
disclosure, an electronic cover is provided. The electronic cover
includes a first cover portion serving as a cover for a first side
of an electronic device and including at least one input unit or
output unit on a front side or a backside, and a second cover
portion serving as a cover for a second side of the electronic
device and detachable and set to communicate with the first cover
portion.
[0013] The electronic cover not only protects an electronic device
but also mounts a display that may display contents together with a
display of the electronic device or instead of the display of the
electronic device to improve a display method. Also, the electronic
cover mounts a touch input unit that may perform an input to the
electronic device to improve a display method.
[0014] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the
disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from
the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction
with the annexed drawings, discloses various embodiments of the
present disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of
certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent
from the following description taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings, in which:
[0016] FIG. 1 is a view illustrating a network environment
including an electronic device according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a User Interface (UI)
module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0018] FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are flowcharts
illustrating a UI operation according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0019] FIG. 12 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0020] FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a primary device of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0021] FIG. 14 is a view illustrating an electronic cover according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0022] FIGS. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 are views illustrating an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0023] FIGS. 20A, 20B, and 20C are views illustrating tables
regarding a type of an electronic cover according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure;
[0024] FIG. 21 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 22 is a view illustrating a table regarding a type of
an electronic cover according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic cover
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0027] FIGS. 24 and 25 are block diagrams illustrating an input
unit of an electronic cover according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0028] FIG. 26 is a block diagram illustrating an output unit of an
electronic cover according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0030] FIGS. 28 and 29 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0031] FIG. 30 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0032] FIG. 31 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 32 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0034] FIGS. 33, 34, 35, and 36 are views illustrating a screen of
an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0035] FIGS. 37, 38, and 39 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0036] FIG. 40 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0037] FIGS. 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45 are views illustrating a screen
of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0038] FIG. 46 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0039] FIGS. 47 and 48 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0040] FIG. 49 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0041] FIG. 50 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0042] FIG. 51 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0043] FIGS. 52, 53, 54, and 55 are views illustrating a screen of
an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0044] FIG. 56 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0045] FIGS. 57, 58, 59A, 59B, 59C, and 60 are views illustrating a
screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0046] FIG. 61 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0047] FIG. 62 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0048] FIG. 63 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0049] FIG. 64 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0050] FIG. 65 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0051] FIG. 66 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0052] FIG. 67 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0053] FIG. 68 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0054] FIG. 69 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0055] FIG. 70 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0056] FIG. 71 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0057] FIG. 72 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0058] FIG. 73 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0059] FIG. 74 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0060] FIGS. 75A, 75B, 75C, and 75D are views illustrating a screen
of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0061] FIG. 76 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0062] FIGS. 77A, 77B, and 77C are views illustrating a screen of
an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0063] FIGS. 78 and 79 are flowcharts regarding a UI operation
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0064] FIG. 80 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0065] FIG. 81 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0066] FIG. 82 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0067] FIG. 83 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0068] FIG. 84 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0069] FIGS. 85 and 86 are flowcharts regarding a UI operation
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0070] FIG. 87 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0071] FIG. 88 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0072] FIGS. 89A, 89B, 90A, and 90B are views illustrating an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0073] FIGS. 91 and 92 are flowcharts regarding a UI operation
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0074] FIG. 93 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0075] FIGS. 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98 are views illustrating an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0076] FIG. 99 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0077] FIG. 100 is a view illustrating a communication protocol
between a plurality of electronic devices according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0078] Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals will be
understood to refer to like parts, components and structures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0079] The following description with reference to the accompanying
drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of
various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the
claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details
to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as
merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art
will recognize that various changes and modifications of the
various embodiments described herein can be made without departing
from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In addition,
descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be
omitted for clarity and conciseness
[0080] The terms and words used in the following description and
claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are
merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent
understanding of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be
apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description
of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for
illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the
present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their
equivalents.
[0081] It is to be understood that the singular forms "a," "an,"
and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly
dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component
surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.
[0082] Expressions of "include" or "may include", etc. that may be
used for various embodiments of the present disclosure indicate
existence of a relevant function, operation, or element, etc.
according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and do
not limit an additional one or more functions, operations, or
elements from inclusion. Also, in various embodiments of the
present disclosure, terminologies of "include" or "have", etc. are
intended for designating the existence of a characteristic, a
number, a step, an operation, an element, a component or a
combination thereof described on the specification, and should be
understood that they do not exclude the possibility of existence or
addition of one or more other characteristics, numbers, steps,
operations, elements, components, or a combination thereof.
[0083] Expressions of "or", etc. in various embodiments of the
present disclosure include a certain and all combinations of words
listed together. For example, "A or B" may include A, may include
B, or may include both A and B.
[0084] Expressions of "1st", "2nd", "first" or "second" in various
embodiments of the present disclosure may modify various elements
in various embodiments of the present disclosure, but do not limit
relevant elements. For example, the expressions do not limit the
sequence and/or importance, etc. of the relevant elements. The
expressions may be used for discriminating one element from other
elements. For example, both first user equipment and second user
equipment are user equipments, and represent different user
equipments. For example, a first element may be designated as a
second element, and similarly the second element may be designated
as the first element without departing from the scope of various
embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0085] When it is referred that a certain element is "connected to"
or "accesses" another element, the element may be directly
connected or access another element. However, it should be
understood that still another element may exist in the interim. In
contrast, when it is referred that a certain element is "directly
connected to" or "directly accesses" another element, it should be
understood that still another element does not exist in the
interim.
[0086] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a
terminology of "activation" may include the meaning of "use", and a
terminology of "inactivation" may include the meaning of "non-use".
Also, the terminology of "activation" may include the meaning of
"driving", and the terminology of "inactivation" may include the
meaning of "not driving". Also, the terminology of "activation" may
include the meaning of "input/output (e.g., display or input) is
possible", and the terminology of "inactivation" may include the
meaning of "input/output is impossible". For example, an activated
screen is a state that may display contents or a state that is
displaying contents, and is being driven by being supplied with
power. An inactivated screen is a state that cannot display
contents, and is not being driven by not being supplied with
power.
[0087] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, it may be
understood that a terminology of "input/output unit" includes at
least one of an input unit and an output unit.
[0088] Terminologies used by various embodiments of the present
disclosure are used for describing a specific embodiment and not
for the purpose of limiting the present disclosure. A singular
expression includes a plural expression unless it is clearly
different contextually.
[0089] Unless defined differently, all terminologies used herein
including a technological or scientific terminology have the same
meaning that is generally understood by a person of ordinary skill
in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. It should be
construed that terminologies generally used such as terminologies
defined in a dictionary have a meaning coinciding with the meaning
in the context of the related art, and the terminologies are not
construed as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless clearly
defined in various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0090] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the
present disclosure may be a device including a communication
function. For example, the electronic device may include at least
one of a smartphone, a tablet Personal Computer (PC), a mobile
phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC,
a netbook computer, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a Portable
Multimedia Player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a
camera, or a wearable device (e.g., a Head-Mounted-Device (HMD)
such as electronic glasses), an electronic clothes, an electronic
bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic appcessory, or a
smart watch.
[0091] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may
be a smart home appliance having a communication function. For
example, the smart home appliance may include at least one of a
television, a Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) player, an audio, a
refrigerator, an air conditioner, a cleaner, an oven, an electronic
range, a washing machine, an air purifier, a set-top box, a TV box
(for example, a Sam Sung HomeSync.TM., an Apple TV.TM., or a Google
TV.TM.), game consoles, an electronic dictionary, an electronic
key, a camcorder, and an electronic frame.
[0092] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may
include at least one of various medical devices (e.g., Magnetic
Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
Computed Tomography (CT), a shooting unit, an ultrasonic unit,
etc.), a navigation unit, a Global Positioning System (GPS)
receiver, an Event Data Recorder (EDR), a Flight Data Recorder
(FDR), an automobile infotainment unit, an electronic equipment for
a ship (e.g., a navigation equipment for a ship and a gyro compass,
etc.), an avionics, a security device, a head unit for an
automobile, a robot for an industry or home use, an Automatic
Teller's Machine (ATM) of a financial organization, and a Point of
Sales (POS) of a store.
[0093] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may
include at least one of a furniture including a communication
function or a portion of a building/structure, an electronic board,
an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and various
measurement devices (e.g., water supply, electricity, gas, or radio
waves, etc.). An electronic device according to various embodiments
of the present disclosure may be a combination of one or more of
the above various devices. Also, an electronic device according to
various embodiments of the present disclosure may be a flexible
device. Also, it is obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the
art that an electronic device according to various embodiments of
the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described
devices.
[0094] Hereinafter, an electronic device according to various
embodiments of the present disclosure is described with reference
to the accompanying drawings. A terminology used for various
embodiments may denote a person who uses the electronic device or a
device (ex: an artificial intelligence electronic device) that uses
the electronic device.
[0095] FIG. 1 is a view illustrating a network environment
including an electronic device according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0096] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 may include a
bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, an Input/Output (I/O)
interface 140, an output unit 150, an input unit 160, a
communication interface 170, and a User Interface (UI) module
180.
[0097] The bus 110 may be a circuit for connecting the
above-described elements, and transferring communication (e.g., a
control message) between the above-described elements.
[0098] The processor 120 may receive an instruction from the
above-described other elements (e.g., the memory 130, the I/O
interface 140, the output unit 150, the input unit 160, the
communication interface 170, or the UI module 180, etc.) via the
bus 110, for example, decipher the received instruction, and
execute an operation or a data processing corresponding to the
deciphered instruction.
[0099] The memory 130 may store an instruction or data received
from the processor 120 or other elements (ex: the I/O interface
140, the output unit 150, the input unit 160, the communication
interface 170, or the UI module 180, etc.) or generated by the
processor 120 or the other elements. The memory 130 may include,
for example, programming modules such as a kernel 131, a middle
ware 132, an Application Programming Interface (API) 133 or an
application 134. Each of the above programming modules may include
software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of at least two or
more of these.
[0100] The kernel 131 may control or manage system resources (e.g.,
the bus 110, the processor 120, or the memory 130, etc.) used for
executing an operation or a function implemented in the other
program modules, for example, the middle ware 132, the API 133, or
the application 134. The kernel 131 may provide an interface via
which the middle ware 132, the API 133, or the application 134 may
access an individual element of the electronic device 101 and
control or manage the same.
[0101] The middle ware 132 may perform a mediation role so that the
API 133 or the application 134 may communication with the kernel
131 to give and take data. Also, with regard to task requests
received from applications 134, the middle ware 132 may perform a
control (e.g., scheduling or load balancing) for a task request
using a method of assigning an order or priority that may use a
system resource (e.g., the bus 110, the processor 120, or the
memory 130, etc.) of the electronic device 101 to at least one
application among applications 134, for example.
[0102] The API 133 is an interface via which the application 134
may control a function provided by the kernel 131 or the middle
ware 132, and may include, for example, at least one interface or a
function (e.g., an instruction) for a file control, a window
control, image processing, or a character control, etc.
[0103] According to various embodiments, the application 134 may
include a Short Messaging Service/Multimedia Messaging Service
(SMS/MMS) application, an e-mail application, a calendar
application, an alarm application, a health care application (e.g.,
an application for measuring an exercise amount or a blood sugar),
or an environment information application (e.g., an application for
providing air pressure, humidity, or temperature information,
etc.), etc. Additionally or generally, the application 134 may be
an application related to information exchange between the
electronic device 101 and an external electronic device 104. The
application related to information exchange may include, for
example, a notification relay application for transferring specific
information to an external electronic device, or a device
management application for managing an external electronic
device.
[0104] For example, the notification relay application may include
a function for transferring notification information occurring from
another application (e.g., an SMS/MMS application, an e-mail
application, a health care application, or an environment
information application, etc.) of the electronic device 101 to an
external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104).
Additionally or generally, the notification relay application, for
example, may receive notification information from an external
electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104) to provide the
same to a user. The device management application, for example, may
manage (e.g., install, delete, or update) a function (e.g., turn
on/turn off of an external electronic device itself (or a portion
of a constituent part) or control of brightness (or resolution) of
a display, a service provided by an application operating in an
external electronic device or provided by the external electronic
device (e.g., a communication service or a message service) of at
least a portion of an external electronic device (e.g., the
electronic device 104) communicating with the electronic device
101.
[0105] According to various embodiments, the application 134 may
include an application designated depending on an attribute (e.g.,
the kind of an electronic device) of an external electronic device
(e.g., the electronic device 104). For example, in the case where
an external electronic device is an MP3 player, the application 134
may include an application related to music reproduction.
Similarly, in the case where an external electronic device is a
mobile medical device, the application 134 may include an
application related to a health care. According to an embodiment,
the application 134 may include at least one of an application
designated to the electronic device 101 or an application received
from an external electronic device (e.g., a server 106 or the
electronic device 104).
[0106] The I/O interface 140 may transfer an instruction or data
input from a user via the I/O unit (e.g., a sensor, a keyboard, a
touchscreen, a speaker, or a microphone, etc.) to the processor
120, the memory 130, the communication interface 170, or the UI
module 180, for example, via the bus 110. For example, the I/O
interface 140 allows a user to provide touch data input via a
touchscreen to the processor 120. Also, the I/O interface 140 may
output an instruction or data received from the processor 120, the
memory 130, the communication interface 170, or the UI module 180
via the bus 110, via the I/O unit (e.g., a speaker or a display,
etc.). For example, the I/O interface 140 may output voice data
processed via the processor 120 to a user via a speaker.
[0107] The output unit 150 (e.g., a display or a speaker) may
display various information (e.g., multimedia data or text data,
etc.) to a user or output sounds to the user.
[0108] The input unit 160 (e.g., a sensor, a keyboard, a touch
panel, a digitizer, or a microphone, etc.) may receive an
instruction or data from a user.
[0109] The communication interface 170 may establish communication
between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device
(e.g., the electronic device 104 or the server 106, etc.). For
example, the communication interface 170 may be connected to a
network 172 via wireless communication or wired communication to
communicate with an external electronic device. The wireless
communication, for example, may include at least one of Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth (BT), Near Field Communication (NFC), Global Positioning
System (GPS), and cellular communication (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, CDMA,
WCDMA, UMTs, WiBro, or GSM, etc.). The wired communication, for
example, may include at least one of a Universal Serial Bus (USB),
a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Recommended
Standard-232 (RS-232), and Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS).
[0110] According to an embodiment, the network 172 may be a
telecommunications network. The telecommunications network may
include at least one of a computer network, the Internet, an
Internet of things, and a telephone network. According to an
embodiment, a protocol (e.g., a transport layer protocol, a data
link layer protocol, or a physical layer protocol) for
communication between the electronic device 101 and an external
electronic device may be supported by at least one of the
application 134, the application programming interface 133, the
middle ware 132, the kernel 131, and the communication interface
170.
[0111] The UI module 180 may control the output unit 150 or the
input unit 160. For example, the UI module 180 may set the UI
depending on a type of an I/O unit or a disposed position (e.g.,
the front side or backside of the cover) of the I/O unit included
in the electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic cover)
electrically or functionally connected to the electronic device
101. The UI may include I/O control regarding opening/closing of
the electronic cover. Also, the UI may include an I/O control
regarding a type (e.g., a moving picture, a photo, text, etc.) of
contents. Also, the UI may include an I/O control regarding an
application. The UI module 180 may process at least a portion of
information obtained from other elements (e.g., the processor 120,
the memory 130, the I/O interface 140, the communication interface
170, etc.), and provide the same to a user in various methods. For
example, the UI module 180 may control at least a portion of
functions of the electronic device 101 so that the electronic
device 101 cooperates (i.e., functional connection) with another
electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 or the server
106) using the processor 120 or independently. Additional
information regarding the UI module 180 is provided via FIGS. 2 to
98.
[0112] FIG. 2 is a block diagram a UI module according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0113] Referring to FIG. 2, the UI module 180 may include a
connection module 181, an obtain module 183, and a setting module
185. For example, the UI module 180 may be implemented as a portion
of the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 illustrated in
FIG. 1.
[0114] The connection module 181, for example, may connect an
electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101) with an
external electronic device or an auxiliary electronic device 104
(e.g., the electronic cover) electrically or functionally. Here,
the connection module 181 may generate authentication data for
cooperation (i.e., functional connection) with the electronic
cover, and authenticate the electronic cover that has cooperated
with the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101) based
on the generated authentication data. For example, the connection
module 181 may display authentication data to a user via a display
connected with the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device
101) functionally. Also, the connection module 181 may present a
request for inputting authentication data via the electronic cover
to a user using a visual or auditory effect.
[0115] In the case where the generated authentication data and
authentication data input via the electronic cover match each other
as a result of comparison of the two data, for example, the
connection module 181 may authenticate the electronic device. Here,
the operation of comparing the authentication data generated by the
connection module 181 with the authentication data input via the
electronic cover may be performed by the connection module 181 or
another module (e.g., a setting module 187) functionally connected
with the connection module 181.
[0116] The obtain module 183, for example, may obtain information
related to a type of an electrically or functionally connected
external electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic cover). The
type of the external electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic
cover), for example, may include configuration information of the
external electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic cover). For
example, the configuration information may include various
information (e.g., a type of an input unit, a type of an output
unit, a disposed position of an input unit or a disposed position
of an output unit, an open/close direction of a cover, etc.)
regarding various elements (e.g., an input unit, an output unit, an
antenna, a charger (e.g., a solar battery), etc.) mounted on the
external electronic device 104. Alternatively, the configuration
information may include device identity or other identifying
information regarding the external electronic device 104.
[0117] The setting module 185, for example, may set a UI
corresponding to configuration information of the external
electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic cover). The UI may
include device configuration or software that assists interaction
between a user and the electronic devices 101 and 104 to be swiftly
performed. The UI may be at least a portion of a program where the
user and the program interact in order to exchange information
between the user and the electronic devices 101 and 104.
Configuration information of the external electronic device 104 may
be provided from the external electronic device 104.
[0118] According to an embodiment, the setting module 185 may
determine the type of the external electronic device 104 from
configuration information of the external electronic device 104
(e.g., the electronic cover), and set (e.g., load) the UI
corresponding to the type of the determined external electronic
device 104.
[0119] Alternatively, the setting module 185 may set the UI
corresponding to device identity information included in the
configuration information of the external electronic device 104
(e.g., the electronic cover).
[0120] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0121] Referring to FIG. 3, in operation 301, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may be electrically or functionally
connected with the electronic cover using wireless communication
(e.g., short distance communication) or wired communication. In
operation 303, the UI module 180 may obtain information (e.g.,
configuration information) related to the type of the electronic
cover. In operation 305, the UI module 180 may set the UI
corresponding to the configuration information of the electronic
cover.
[0122] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0123] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 401, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may select at least one user input path.
For example, the UI module 180 may select a user input path
suitable for contents (e.g., an application). In operation 403, the
UI module 180 may activate at least one input unit (e.g., an input
unit of the electronic device 101 or an input unit of the
electronic cover) corresponding to selected at least one user input
path. For example, at least one of the electronic device 101 and
the external electronic device 104 may include one or more input
units. When determining the electronic device 101 is coupled with
the external electronic device 104, for example, the electronic
device 101 may determine to activate or inactivate one or more
input units. For example, activation or inactivation of one or more
input units may be determined depending on contents, an
application, or a state (e.g., an open/close state of a cover, a
power save mode, etc.) of the electronic device provided (e.g.,
executed) by the electronic device 101 or the external electronic
device 104. Though not shown, the UI module 180, for example, may
inactivate at least one input unit corresponding to at least one
unselected user input path.
[0124] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0125] Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 501, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may select at least one output path. For
example, the UI module 180 may select at least one output path
suitable for contents (e.g., an application). In operation 503, the
UI module 180 may activate at least one output unit (e.g., an
output unit of the electronic device 101 or an output unit of the
electronic cover) corresponding to selected at least one output
path. For example, at least one of the electronic device 101 and
the external electronic device 104 may include one or more output
units. When determining that the electronic device 101 is coupled
with the external electronic device 104, the electronic device 101
may determine to activate or inactivate one or more output units.
For example, activation or inactivation of one or more output units
may be determined depending on contents, an application, or a state
(e.g., an open/close state of a cover, a power save mode, etc.) of
the electronic device provided (e.g., executed) by the electronic
device 101 or the external electronic device 104. Though not shown,
the UI module 180, for example, may inactivate at least one output
unit corresponding to at least one unselected output path.
[0126] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0127] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 601, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain data detected by at least one
sensor (e.g., a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure
sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a
proximity sensor, a color sensor (e.g., Red, Green, Blue (RGB)
sensor), a living body sensor, a temperature/humidity sensor, an
illuminance sensor, an Ultra Violet (UV) sensor, etc.). At least
one sensor, for example, may be a sensor included in at least one
of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device
104. In operation 603, the UI module 180 may select at least one
user input path corresponding to the obtained data. In operation
605, the user interface module 180 may activate at least one input
unit (e.g., an input unit of the electronic device 101 or an input
unit of the electronic cover) corresponding to at least one
selected user input path. Though not shown, the UI module 180 may
inactivate at least one input unit corresponding to at least one
unselected user input path.
[0128] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0129] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain data detected by at least one
sensor (e.g., a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure
sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a
proximity sensor, a color sensor (e.g., RGB sensor), a living body
sensor, a temperature/humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor or a
UV sensor, etc.). In operation 703, the UI module 180 may select at
least one output path corresponding to the obtained detection data.
In operation 705, the UI module 180 may activate at least one
output unit (e.g., an output unit of the electronic device 101 or
an output unit of the electronic cover) corresponding to at least
one selected output path. Though not shown, the UI module 180 may
inactivate at least one output unit corresponding to at least one
unselected output path.
[0130] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0131] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 801, the UI module 801
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain information regarding movement
(e.g., rotation, etc.) of the electronic device 101. The
information regarding movement, for example, may include at least
one of a direction (e.g., a horizontal direction or a vertical
direction) of a display, a position of an electronic device, a
position of a user, and movement of the electronic device. The UI
module 180 may obtain information regarding movement of the
electronic device 101 using at least one sensor (e.g., a gesture
sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor,
an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color
sensor (e.g., RGB sensor), a living body sensor, a
temperature/humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor or a UV sensor,
etc.). In operation 803, the UI module 180 may select at least one
user input path corresponding to movement information of the
electronic device 101. In operation 805, the UI module 180 may
activate at least one input unit (e.g., an input unit of the
electronic device 101 or an input unit of the electronic cover)
corresponding to at least one selected user input path. Though not
shown, the UI module 180 may inactivate at least one input unit
corresponding to at least one unselected user input path.
[0132] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0133] Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 901, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain information regarding movement
of the electronic device 101. The information regarding movement,
for example, may include at least one of a direction (e.g., a
horizontal direction or a vertical direction) of a display, a
position of an electronic device, a position of a user, and
movement of the electronic device. In operation 903, the UI module
180 may select at least one output path corresponding to movement
information of the electronic device 101. In operation 905, the UI
module 180 may activate at least one output unit (e.g., an output
unit of the electronic device 101 or an output unit of the
electronic cover) corresponding to the at least one selected output
path. Though not shown, the UI module 180 may inactivate at least
one output unit corresponding to at least one unselected output
path.
[0134] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0135] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1001, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain information regarding movement
(e.g., opened or closed state) of the electronic cover. The
information regarding movement, for example, may include at least
one of a direction (e.g., a horizontal direction or a vertical
direction) of a display included in the electronic device, a
position of the electronic cover, and a position of a user. The UI
module 180 may obtain information regarding movement of the
electronic cover using at least one sensor (e.g., a gesture sensor,
a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an
acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color
sensor, a living body sensor, a temperature/humidity sensor, an
illuminance sensor or a UV sensor, etc.). In operation 1003, the UI
module 180 may select at least one user input path corresponding to
movement information of the electronic cover. In operation 1005,
the UI module 180 may activate at least one input unit (e.g., an
input unit of the electronic device 101 or an input unit of the
electronic cover) corresponding to the selected at least one user
input path. Though not shown, the UI module 180 may inactivate at
least one input unit corresponding to at least one unselected user
input path. For example, in the case where the electronic cover is
in an open position, the UI module 180 may activate the input unit
160 (e.g., a touch panel or a digitizer) of the electronic device
101 or an input unit (e.g., a touch panel, a digitizer, or a
microphone) of the electronic cover. Also, in the case where the
electronic device is in a closed position, the UI module 180 may
inactivate the input unit 160 (e.g., a touch panel or a digitizer)
of the electronic device 101. Alternatively, in the case where the
electronic cover is in the closed position, the UI module 180 may
activate an input unit disposed on an exterior of the electronic
cover.
[0136] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0137] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain information regarding movement
of the electronic cover. The information regarding movement, for
example, may include at least one of a direction (e.g., a
horizontal direction or a vertical direction) of a display included
in the electronic device, a position of the electronic cover, and a
position of a user. In operation 1103, the UI module 180 may select
at least one output path corresponding to movement information of
the electronic cover. In operation 1105, the UI module 180 may
activate at least one output unit (e.g., an output unit of the
electronic device 101 or an output unit of the electronic cover)
corresponding to the selected at least one output path. Though not
shown, the UI module 180 may inactivate at least one output unit
corresponding to at least one unselected output path. For example,
in the case where the electronic cover is in an open position, the
UI module 180 may activate a screen of the electronic device 101.
Alternatively, in the case where the electronic cover is in a
closed position, the UI module 180 may activate a screen disposed
on an exterior of the electronic cover, and inactivate a screen of
the electronic device 101.
[0138] According to an embodiment, when it is recognized that the
electronic cover is a type including a transparent (i.e., not
optically opaque) display, in the case where the electronic cover
is in a closed position, the electronic device 101 may maintain an
active state of a screen of the electronic device 101. According to
an embodiment, in the case where the electronic cover is in a
closed position, the electronic device 101 may control transparency
of the transparent display included in the electronic cover.
[0139] FIG. 12 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0140] Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device 12 may include a
primary device 1200 and an electronic cover 1300.
[0141] The primary device 1200, for example, may be an electronic
device, such as the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1.
The primary device 1200 may include a touchscreen (or a display)
121, a speaker 1202, at least one sensor 1203, a camera 1204, at
least one button 1205, an external port 1206, a microphone 1207, a
jack 1208, or an antenna 1209.
[0142] The touchscreen 121 may include a display module (not shown)
and a touch detect module (e.g., a touch panel or a digitizer). The
speaker 1202 may output an electric signal in the form of sounds.
The at least one sensor 1203 may measure a physical quantity or
detect an operation state of the electronic device 12 to convert
measured or detected information to an electric signal. The at
least one sensor 1203 may be mounted on a specific position. The at
least one sensor 1203 may include at least one of a gesture sensor,
a proximity sensor, a grip sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration
sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an air pressure sensor, a
temperature/humidity sensor, a Hall sensor, an RBG sensor, an
illuminance sensor, a living body sensor, or a UV sensor, and a
stylus detector. The camera 1204 is a device that may shoot a
picture or a moving picture, and may include one or more image
sensors (e.g., a front sensor or a rear sensor), an Image Signal
Processor (ISP) (not shown), or a flash (not shown) (e.g., an LED
or a xenon lamp). The at least one button 1205 may include a press
key or a touch key. The external port 1206 may be used as an HDMI,
a USB, an optical interface, a projector, a port for being
connected with a D-subminiature (D-sub) cable, or a port for
charging. The microphone 1207 may convert a sound to an electric
signal. The jack 1208 may electrically connect a plug such as an
earphone, a headset, etc. to the electronic device. The antenna
1209 (e.g., a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) antenna) may be
taken out and extended to the outside of the electronic device
12.
[0143] The electronic cover 1300 may be installed to the primary
device 1200 so that it may cover at least a portion of a front side
1200-1 (e.g., a surface where a primary screen exists) of the
primary device 1200. The electronic cover 1300, for example, may be
an external electronic device 104 including at least a portion of
elements of the primary device 1200. For example, the electronic
cover 1300 may provide at least one function by coupling with the
primary device 1200 or independently. According to an embodiment,
the electronic cover 1300 may rotate around one side of the
horizontal direction (a direction where a horizontal length is
shorter than a vertical length) of the primary device 1200
(open/close horizontally). In the case where the electronic cover
1300 is closed, elements (e.g., the touchscreen 121, the at least
one sensor 1203, the camera 1204, or the at least one button 1205,
etc.) disposed on one side of the primary device 1200 may be
hidden. The electronic cover 1300, for example, may include a
through hole 1311 corresponding to the speaker 1202 of the primary
device 1200.
[0144] According to an embodiment, a first cover portion of an
electronic cover 1300 may include a plurality of segments. For
example, the segments may include different elements. Also, for
example, a foldable structure is included between the segments, so
that the first cover portion may be transformed in a predetermined
shape.
[0145] FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a primary device of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0146] Referring to FIG. 13, the primary device 1200 may include a
flash 1221 disposed on a backside 1200-2, a camera 1222, a
plurality of memory sockets 1223 and 1224 (e.g., a socket for a
Secure Digital (SD) card, a socket for a Subscriber Identification
Module (SIM) card, etc.), a speaker 1225, a plurality of hook
fastener recesses 1228, a living body sensor (not shown) (e.g., a
fingerprint sensor or a hear rate sensor), and at least one
terminal 1229, a battery 1230, and a stylus 1231.
[0147] The plurality of hook fastener recesses 1228 may be used for
coupling the electronic cover 1300 with the primary device 1200.
The at least one terminal may be used for electrically connecting
the electronic cover 1300 with the primary device 1200. According
to an embodiment, the electronic cover 1300 may be coupled to the
primary device 1200 in various methods. For example, the primary
device 1200 may be coupled to the electronic cover 1300 via a
recess of a sliding manner. For example, the primary device 1200
and the electronic cover 1300 may be coupled to each other using
magnetic force.
[0148] FIG. 14 is a view illustrating an electronic cover according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0149] Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic cover 1300 may include
a first cover portion 1310, a second cover portion 1320, a
connection portion 1330, and an electric connection member
1341.
[0150] The first cover portion 1310 is a cover for the front side
1200-1 of the primary device 1200, and is opened/closed in a
rotation manner to hide or expose a screen of the primary device
1200. The first cover portion 1310 may include at least one input
unit (e.g., a touch panel, a digitizer, a microphone, etc.) or
output unit (e.g., a display, a speaker, etc.) 131, and a through
hole 1311. The at least one input unit or output unit 131 may be
mounted on at least one of two surfaces 1310-1 and 1310-2 facing
each other. In the case where the first cover portion 1310 is in a
closed position, the first cover portion 1310 may be disposed to
overlap at least a portion of the screen of the primary device 1200
(not shown). A screen of the display 131 of the electronic cover
1300 may have an area which is the same as or different from the
screen of the display 121 of the primary device 1200 (not shown).
The through hole 1311 may output a sound from the speaker 1202 (of
FIG. 12) of the primary device 1200 to the outside with the first
cover portion 1310 closed. According to an embodiment, an input
unit or output unit may not be mounted as separate elements on the
first cover portion 1310 but the first cover portion 1310 may
correspond to the input unit or the output unit. For example, the
first cover portion 1310 may be implemented in the form of a
flexible display.
[0151] According to an embodiment, the second cover portion 1320
serves as a cover for the backside (1200-2 of FIG. 5) of the
primary device 1200, and may be mounted on the backside 1200-2 of
the primary device 1200 or separated from the backside 1200-2 of
the primary device 1200. For example, the second cover portion 1320
may be formed in a curved shape and form an appearance of the
electronic device 12. According to an embodiment, the second cover
portion 1320 may be implemented in a form including a flexible
display. The second cover portion 1320 may hide elements (e.g., a
plurality of memory sockets 1223 and 1224, a speaker 1225, or a
battery 1230, etc.) disposed on the backside 1200-2 of the primary
device 1200.
[0152] According to an embodiment, the second cover portion 1320
may include at least one of a flash hole 1321, a camera hole 1322,
a speaker hole 1325, and a plurality of hooks 1328. Alternatively,
the second cover portion 1320 may include at least one terminal
1329. The flash hole 1321 may expose the flash 1221 of the primary
device 1200. The camera hole 1322 may expose the camera 1222 of the
primary device 1200. The speaker hole 1325 may output a sound from
the speaker 1225 of the primary device 1200 to the outside. The
plurality of hooks 1328 may be disposed on an inner surface of a
periphery of the second cover portion 1320. The plurality of hooks
1328 may be fastened to the plurality of hook fastener recesses
1228 of the primary device 1200 in a snap-fit coupling manner. The
at least one terminal 1329 may electrically contact the at least
one terminal 1229 of the primary device 1200. Here, the at least
one terminal 1329 may include a structure elastically pressurizing
the at least one terminal 1229 of the primary device 1200. The at
least one terminal 1329 may be electrically connected to at least
one input unit or output unit 131 of the first cover portion
1310.
[0153] According to an embodiment, the at least one terminal 1329
of the electronic cover 1300 may include a power terminal (not
shown), a ground terminal, an interrupt terminal, a terminal for a
control signal, a display terminal, a touch panel terminal, a
digitizer terminal, etc. The power terminal, for example, may
receive driving power from the primary device 1200. The power
terminal, for example, may be used when the electronic cover 1300
supplies power to the primary device 1200. The grounding terminal
may be electrically connected to a ground disposed to at least one
of the first cover portion 1310, the second cover portion 1320, and
the connection portion 1330. The electronic cover 1300 may be
electrically connected to a ground of the primary device 1200 via
the grounding terminal. The interrupt terminal may provide an
interrupt signal from the electronic cover 1300 to the primary
device 1200. The terminal for a control signal may allow a control
signal to communicate between the electronic cover 1300 and the
primary device 1200. For example, the primary device 1200 may
obtain information regarding specification (e.g., a kind, the
number of input (output) units, a position, etc.) of an input unit
or output unit from the electronic cover 1300 via the terminal for
the control signal. The display terminal, for example, may provide
a video signal from the primary device 1200 to the electronic cover
1300. The touch panel terminal, for example, may provide a touch
input generated from a touch panel of the electronic cover 1300 to
the primary device 1200. The touch panel terminal, for example, may
provide a touch input generated from a touch panel of the primary
device 1200 to the electronic cover 1300. The digitizer terminal,
for example, may provide a touch input generated from the
electronic cover 1300 to the primary device 1200. The digitizer
terminal, for example, may provide a touch input generated from the
primary device 1200 to the electronic cover 1300.
[0154] According to an embodiment, it is also possible that the
above-described various terminals are not discriminated and the
above-described various signals may be given and taken (i.e.,
exchanged) via at least one terminal. For example, at least one
signal may be given and taken via wireless communication. For
example, an output signal may be given and taken via at least one
terminal, and an input signal may be given and taken via wireless
communication. According to an embodiment, it is also possible that
the primary device 1200 and the electronic cover 1300 give and take
power wirelessly using a wireless power transmission
technology.
[0155] Also, the at least one terminal 1329 of the electronic cover
1300 may include a charging terminal (not shown) or an antenna
terminal. The charging terminal may supply power generated from a
solar battery of the electronic cover 1300 to the primary device
1200. The antenna terminal may electrically connect an antenna of
the electronic cover 1300 to the primary device 1200. In the above
various embodiments, regarding communication of a signal or power,
it is obvious that the electronic cover 1300 or the primary device
1200 switches a transmission role or a reception role and
operates.
[0156] The connection portion 1330, for example, may connect the
first cover portion 1310 with the second cover portion 1320, and
enable the first cover portion 1310 to rotate. The connection
portion 1330 may cover a lateral side (e.g., a surface connecting
the upper side and the lower side) of the primary device 1200. The
connection portion 1330 may include a material which is flexible
and is not easily broken by frequent bending. According to an
embodiment, the connection portion 1330 may include at least one
input unit, output unit, an antenna, etc.
[0157] The electrical connection member 1341 may electrically
connect at least one input unit or output unit 131 of the first
cover portion 1310 with at least one terminal 1329 of the second
cover portion 1320. The electrical connection member 1341 may be
installed such that it is interposed between stacked elements of
the electronic cover 1300, and so may not be exposed to the
outside. The electrical connection member 1341 may be flexible. In
an embodiment, the electrical connection member 1341 may include a
Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB).
[0158] Also, the electronic cover 1300 may further include an
antenna (e.g., an NFC antenna) (not shown). The primary device 1200
may transmit or receive a signal related to various networks using
the antenna of the electronic cover 1300.
[0159] Also, the electronic cover 1300 may include a solar battery
(not shown). The primary device 1200 may charge a battery (not
shown) using the solar battery.
[0160] In the case where the second cover portion 1320 is coupled
to the backside 1200-2 of the primary device 1200, at least one
input unit or output unit 131 of the first cover portion 1210 is
connected to the primary device 1200 electrically or functionally,
and the primary device 1200 may recognize the at least one input
unit or output unit 131 of the electronic cover 1300 and control
the same.
[0161] According to an embodiment, in the case where the second
cover portion 1320 is coupled to the backside 1200-2 of the primary
device 1200, the electronic cover 1300 is supplied with power from
the primary device 1200, and initialized, and may transmit an
interrupt signal to the primary device 1200. The primary device
1200 may receive an interrupt signal from the electronic cover
1300, and recognize the electronic cover 1300. For example, the
electronic cover 1300 may actively (without being supplied with
power from the primary device 1200) transmit an interrupt signal to
the primary device 1200, and the primary device 1200 may establish
communication with the electronic cover 1300 via a method of
receiving an interrupt signal from the electronic cover 1200.
[0162] Through various methods, the primary device 1200 may
recognize the electronic cover 1300. In an embodiment, the primary
device 1200 may recognize the electronic cover 1300 via a polling
method of periodic scanning. For example, the primary device 1200
may periodically check a state of a signal. When the electronic
cover 1300 is mounted, the state of this signal changes, and the
primary device 1200 may recognize the electronic cover 1300 from
this change. In another embodiment, the primary device 1200 may
have a physical switch that operates in the case where the
electronic cover 1300 is mounted, and when a signal is changed by
an operation of this switch, the primary device 1200 may recognize
the electronic cover 1300. In still another embodiment, the primary
device 1200 may recognize the electronic cover 1300 using a Hall
sensor, a proximity sensor, etc.
[0163] FIG. 15 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0164] Referring to FIG. 15, the electronic device 1500 may include
a primary device 1510 (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1) and
an electronic cover 1520 (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG.
1).
[0165] The primary device 1510, for example, may include all or at
least a portion of elements of the primary device 1200 illustrated
in FIGS. 12 and 13. According to an embodiment, the primary device
1510 may further include a backside cover (e.g., a battery cover)
(not shown) disposed on a backside 1510-2. Also, the primary device
1510 may include at least one terminal 1519 disposed on the surface
of the backside cover. For example, the primary device 1510 may be
a device having a built-in battery, not a structure where the
backside cover (e.g., a battery cover) is detached.
[0166] The electronic cover 1520 may include a first cover portion
1521, a second cover portion 1522, a connection portion 1523, and
at least one terminal 1529. The first cover portion 1521 is a cover
for a front side 1510-1 of the primary device 1510, and is
opened/closed in a rotation method to hide or expose a screen 151
of the primary device 1510. The first cover portion 1521 may
include at least one input unit or output unit disposed on the
front side or backside. The second cover portion 1522 is a cover
for a backside 1510-2 of the primary device 1510, and may be
mounted on the backside 1510-2 of the primary device 1510 or
separated from the backside 1510-2 of the primary device 1510. The
connection portion 1523 may connect the first cover portion 1521
with the second cover portion 1522. The at least one terminal 1529
may be disposed on the inner surface of the second cover portion
1522, and may be electrically connected with at least one terminal
1519 of the primary device 1510. The at least one terminal 1529 may
be electrically connected with at least one input unit or output
unit of the first cover portion 1521.
[0167] FIG. 16 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0168] Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device 1600 may include
a primary device 1610 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1)
and an electronic cover 1620 (e.g., the electronic device 104 of
FIG. 1).
[0169] The primary device 1610 may be the primary device 1200
illustrated in FIG. 12.
[0170] The electronic cover 1620 may cover a screen 161 of the
primary device 1610 in a rotation manner. The electronic cover
1620, for example, may rotate around one side of the vertical
direction (a direction where a vertical length is longer than a
horizontal length) of the primary device 1610 (open/close
vertically).
[0171] The electronic cover 1620 may include at least one input
unit or output unit (not shown). The at least one input unit or
output unit of the electronic cover 1620 is connected to the
primary device 1610 electrically or functionally, and may be
controlled by the primary device 1610.
[0172] FIGS. 17 to 19 are views illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The
electronic device 12 may include a primary device 1200 and an
electronic cover 1300. The primary device 1200 may include a
display (or a touchscreen) 121 disposed on a front side 1200-1. The
electronic cover 1300 may include a first cover portion 1310 that
may be opened/closed in a rotation manner. In the case where the
first cover portion 1310 is in a closed position, the first cover
portion 1310 may hide at least a portion of the front side 1200-1
of the primary device 1200. The first cover portion 1310 may
include surfaces 1310-1 and 1310-2 facing each other.
[0173] Referring to FIG. 17, the input unit or output unit 131 may
be disposed on the first surface 1310-1 (e.g., a surface that may
contact the front side 1200-1 of the primary device 1200) of the
first cover portion 1310. Referring to FIG. 18, the input unit or
output unit 131 may be disposed on the second surface 1310-2 (e.g.,
a surface opposite to the first surface 1310-1) of the first cover
portion 1310. Referring to FIG. 19, the input unit or output unit
131 may be disposed on the first surface 1310-1 and the second
surface 1310-2 of the first cover portion 1310. An input unit of
the electronic cover 1300 may include a touch panel (e.g., a touch
panel of a capacitive overlay, a resistance overlay or a surface
acoustic wave, and an infrared beam) or a digitizer (or a pen
sensor), etc. An output unit of the electronic cover 1300 may
include an Electro Wetting Display (EWD), Electrophoretic Ink
(E-ink), a Plasma Display Panel (PDP), a Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD), an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED), or an Active Matrix
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (AMOLED), etc. The output unit of the
electronic cover 1300 may include a speaker.
[0174] FIGS. 20A to 20C are views illustrating tables regarding a
type of an electronic cover according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0175] The Table of FIG. 20A illustrates types of the electronic
cover 1300 that disposes an input unit or output unit 131 on the
first surface 1310-1 of the first cover portion 1310 (i.e.,
referring to FIG. 17). For example, the electronic cover 1300 may
apply E-ink as an output unit, and apply at least one of a touch
panel and a digitizer as an input unit.
[0176] The Table of FIG. 20B illustrates types of the electronic
cover 1300 that disposes an input unit or output unit 131 on the
second surface 1310-2 of the first cover portion 1310 (i.e.,
referring to FIG. 18). For example, the electronic cover 1300 may
apply a color display (e.g., a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, or an AMOLED,
etc.) as an output unit, and apply at least one of a touch panel
and a digitizer as an input unit.
[0177] The Table of FIG. 20C illustrates types of the electronic
cover 1300 that disposes an input unit or output unit 131 on the
first surface 1310-1 and the second surface 1310-2 of the first
cover portion 1310 (refer to FIG. 19). For example, the electronic
cover 1300 may apply E-ink or a color display as an output unit,
and apply at least one of a touch panel and a digitizer as an input
unit.
[0178] According to an embodiment, the electronic cover 1300 may
include a 3-Dimensional (3-D) display or a hologram display device.
For example, an electronic device 12 may control a 3-D display or a
hologram display device depending on an open/close state of the
first cover portion 1310. For example, the electronic device 12 may
adjust 3-D information for an object displayed on the 3-D display
or the hologram display device depending on an angle (e.g., an
open/close degree) between the first cover portion 1310 and the
primary device 1200.
[0179] FIG. 21 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0180] Referring to FIG. 21, the first cover portion 1310 of the
electronic cover 1300 may include at least partial transparent
region 1311. The at least partial transparent region 1311 may
include a transparent input unit or a transparent output unit. Even
when the first cover portion 1310 is in a closed position, a screen
of the touchscreen 121 of the primary device 1200 is visible to the
outside via the at least partial transparent region 1311 of the
first cover portion 1310. For example, in the case where the first
cover portion 1310 is in the closed position, an image via the
touchscreen 121 of the primary device and an image via a
transparent input unit of the first cover portion 1310 may overlap
and be provided to a user.
[0181] FIG. 22 is a view illustrating a table regarding a type of
an electronic cover according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0182] The Table of FIG. 22 illustrates types of the electronic
cover 1300 that disposes the input unit or output unit 131 on the
transparent region 1311 of the electronic cover 1300 (refer to FIG.
21). For example, the electronic cover 1300 may apply E-ink as a
transparent output unit, and apply a touch panel as an input
unit.
[0183] FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic cover
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0184] Referring to FIG. 23, the electronic cover 2300 may include
a connection unit 2310, an input unit 2320, an output unit 2330, or
a device information provider 2340.
[0185] The connection unit 2310 may establish communication between
the electronic cover 2300 and a primary device 1200 (not shown) via
wired communication and wireless communication. The wireless
communication, for example, may include at least one of Wi-Fi, BT,
and NFC. The wired communication, for example, may include at least
one of USB, HDMI, RS-232, and POTS.
[0186] The connection unit 2310 may transmit an instruction or data
input by a user to the primary device 1200 via an input unit 2320
(e.g., a sensor, a touch panel, a digitizer, etc.). Also, the
connection unit 2310 may output an instruction or data received
from the primary device 1200 to the user via the output unit 2330
(e.g., a display or a speaker, etc.).
[0187] The input unit 2320 (e.g., a touch panel, a digitizer, a
sensor, a keyboard, a microphone, etc.) may receive an input by the
user. For example, the input unit 2320 (e.g., a touch panel) may
receive an input corresponding to a user touch. Also, the input
unit 2320 (e.g., a digitizer) may receive an input corresponding to
a touch of a stylus. Also, the input unit 2320 (e.g., a gesture
sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor,
an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color
sensor, a living body sensor, a temperature/humidity sensor, an
illumination sensor, a UV sensor, etc.) may measure a physical
quantity or detect an operation state of the electronic cover 2300
to generate an input corresponding to the measured or detected
information. Also, the input unit 2320 may include an image sensor
for image pick-up.
[0188] The output unit 2330 (e.g., a display) may display various
information (e.g., multimedia data or text data, etc.) to the user.
The output unit 2330 (e.g., a speaker) may output various
information to the user in the form of sounds.
[0189] Though not shown, the electronic cover 2300 may further
include various other peripheral devices (e.g., an antenna, a solar
battery a memory, etc.). For example, an antenna (e.g., an NFC
antenna) of the electronic cover 2300 may be connected to a
specific communication module of the primary device 1200
electrically or functionally via the connection unit 2310. For
example, the electronic cover 2300 may include an antenna for
broadcasting or a diversity antenna. Also, a solar battery of the
electronic cover 2300 may be connected to a battery charge module
of the primary device 1200 electrically or functionally via the
connection unit 2310. Also, a memory of the electronic cover 1300
may store various data exchanged during a communication process
with the primary device 1200.
[0190] The device information provider 2340 may store configuration
information of the electronic cover 2300 (e.g., a type (e.g.,
specification) or a disposed position of the input unit 2320, the
output unit 2330, the antenna, the solar battery or the memory,
etc., a shape of the electronic cover 2300, a size, etc.), and
provide these configuration information to the primary device 1200
via the connection unit 2310. Alternatively, the device information
provider 2340 may store device identify information indicating the
electronic cover 2300, and provide the device identify information
to the primary device 1200. Here, the primary device 1200 may omit
a procedure for determining the type of the electronic cover 1300.
According to an embodiment, the type or configuration information
of the electronic cover 1300 may be input or corrected by a
user.
[0191] Though not shown, the electronic cover 2300 may further
include a processor for controlling an overall operation of the
electronic cover 1300. The processor of the electronic cover 2300
may receive an input from the input unit 2320, and transmit an
output to the output unit 2330 by the medium of an I/O interface
(not shown). The processor of the electronic device 2300 may
exchange data regarding a cooperation operation with the processor
(e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1) of the primary device 1200. The
processor of the electronic cover 2300 may include the device
information provider 2340. The processor of the electronic cover
2300 may execute a software module (i.e., an instruction set)
stored in a memory (not shown) to perform various functions
corresponding to the module. The processor, the I/O interface, and
the memory of the electronic cover 2300 may be configured as an
integrated circuit.
[0192] FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating an input unit of an
electronic cover according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0193] Referring to FIG. 24, the input unit 2320 may include a
touch panel 2401 or a controller 2403. The controller 2403 may
control a touch panel 2401 (e.g., a touch panel of a capacitive
overlay, a resistance overlay, a surface acoustic wave, an infrared
beam, etc.), and detect a position of a user touch on the touch
panel 2401. The controller 2403 may be one of a plurality of
processors, and may control an input that uses the touch panel 2401
via data exchange with the processor (e.g., the processor 120 of
FIG. 1) of the primary device 1200. In the case where the
controller 2403 is mounted on the primary device 1200, the
controller 2403 may be omitted from the electronic cover 2300.
[0194] FIG. 25 is a block diagram illustrating an input unit of an
electronic cover according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0195] Referring to FIG. 25, the input unit 2320 may include a
digitizer 2501 or a controller 2503. The controller 2503 may
control the digitizer 2501 (e.g., a digitizer of an electromagnetic
induction type), and detect a position of a touch by a stylus on
the digitizer 2501. The controller 2503 may be one of a plurality
of processors, and may control an input that uses the digitizer
2501 via data exchange with the processor (e.g., the processor 120
of FIG. 1) of the primary device 1200. In the case where the
controller 2503 is mounted on the primary device 1200, the
controller 2503 may be omitted from the electronic cover 2300.
[0196] FIG. 26 is a block diagram illustrating an output unit of an
electronic cover according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0197] Referring to FIG. 26, the output unit 2330 may include a
display 2601 and a controller 2603. The display 2601 (e.g., an EWD,
an E-Paper, a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, an AMOLED, etc.) may output
image information provided from the primary device 1200 under
control of the controller 2603. The controller 2603 may be one of a
plurality of processors, and may control an output of the display
2601 via data exchange with the processor (e.g., the processor 120
of FIG. 1) of the primary device 1200. In the case where the
controller 2603 is mounted on the primary device 1200, the
controller 2603 may be omitted from the electronic cover 2300.
[0198] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 12) may include the
primary device 1200 including a first I/O unit. Also, the
electronic device 12 may be connected with the primary device 1200
electrically or functionally, cover at least a portion of the
primary device 1200, and include the electronic cover 1300
including a second I/O unit and a processor (e.g., the processor
120) for controlling the first I/O unit and the second I/O
unit.
[0199] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
processor 120 may activate or inactivate the first I/O unit of the
primary device 1200 or the second I/O unit of the electronic cover
1300 depending on whether contents are suitable.
[0200] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
processor 120 may activate or inactivate the first I/O unit of the
primary device 1200 or the second I/O unit of the electronic cover
1300 in response to data obtained from at least one sensor (e.g., a
sensor module 9940 of FIG. 99, described below).
[0201] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
processor 120 may activate or inactivate the first I/O unit of the
primary device 1200 or the second I/O unit of the electronic cover
1300 in response to movement of the primary device 1200 or the
electronic cover 1300.
[0202] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
electronic cover 1300 is a cover for a first surface (e.g., the
front side 1200-1) of the electronic device (e.g., the device
1200), and may include a first cover portion 1310 including at
least one input unit or output unit on the front side or backside.
Also, the electronic cover 1300 is a cover for a second surface
(e.g., the backside 1200-2) of the electronic device 1200, and may
include a second cover portion 1320 which is detachable and set to
communicate with the first cover portion 1310.
[0203] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
second cover portion 1320 of the electronic cover 1300 may be set
to communicate with the electronic device 1200.
[0204] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the
case where the second cover portion 1320 of the electronic cover
1300 is coupled to the electronic device 1200, the second cover
portion 1320 may be set to transmit a signal informing coupling to
the electronic device 1200.
[0205] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at
least one of the first cover portion 1310 and the second cover
portion 1320 of the electronic cover 1300 may be set to transmit
information (e.g., at least one of a type and a disposed position
of the input unit or the output unit is included) regarding at
least one input unit or output unit to the electronic device
1200.
[0206] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
input unit of at least one of the first cover portion 1310 and the
second cover portion 1320 of the electronic cover 1300 may include
at least one of a touch panel and a digitizer.
[0207] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
input unit of at least one of the first cover portion 1310 and the
second cover portion 1320 of the electronic cover 1300 may include
a sensor that may detect opening/closing of the first cover portion
1310.
[0208] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
output unit of at least one of the first cover portion 1310 and the
second cover portion 1320 of the electronic cover 1300 may include
at least one of an EWD, an E-Paper, a PDP, an LCD, an OLED, an
AMOLED, etc.
[0209] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at
least one input unit or output unit of the electronic cover 1300
may be disposed on a transparent region formed on the transparent
first cover portion 1310.
[0210] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
disposed position of at least one input unit or output unit of the
electronic cover 1300 may include at least one of the front side or
the backside of the first cover portion 1310.
[0211] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at
least one input unit or output unit of the electronic cover 1300
may be activated or inactivated under control of the electronic
device 1200.
[0212] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
first cover portion 1310 of the electronic cover 1300 may be set to
control a portion of the at least one input unit or output
unit.
[0213] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at
least one of the first cover portion and the second cover portion
of the electronic cover may further include at least one of a
memory, an antenna, a solar battery, etc.
[0214] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when
the electronic cover 1300 is connected with the primary device 1200
functionally, the electronic device 12 may identify the type of the
electronic cover 1300, and may perform a function related to an
application, contents, a service, etc. which may be provided via
the electronic device 12 in response to the identified type. For
example, the electronic device 12 may perform various functions
depending on a type where a display exists on a surface
corresponding to the primary device 1200 in the electronic cover
1300, a type where a display exists on a side opposite to a surface
corresponding to the primary device 1200 in the electronic cover
1300, a position and an operation state of the cover, specification
of the display, setting, etc.
[0215] FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a UI operation according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0216] Referring to FIG. 27, in operation 2701, the UI module 180
may display contents via a first screen (e.g., the screen of the
primary device 1200) or a second screen (e.g., the screen of the
electronic cover 1310). In operation 2703, for example, the UI
module 180 may enlarge contents in response to a zoom-in event, and
divide the enlarged contents to at least two sides of the first
screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200) and the second
screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover 1310) and display
the same. For example, in the case where the electronic cover 1310
is identified as a type not including a display, the electronic
device 12 may display the enlarged contents via only the first
screen in response to the same input.
[0217] FIGS. 28 and 29 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0218] Referring to FIG. 28, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position (e.g.,
open by an angle of 180 degree), and the electronic device 12 may
display an image via a screen 1201 of the primary device 1200. In
the case where a user performs a multi-touch gesture 2801 of
touching a screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 with two fingers
and spreading the fingers, a zoom-in event may occur. The
electronic device 12 may enlarge an image according to a
pinch-to-zoom function corresponding to the zoom-in event, and
divide the enlarged image to two sides of the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 and a screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300,
and display the same. For example, in the case where all of the
enlarged image is displayable within the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200, the electronic device 12 may display the enlarged
image via the primary device 1200. In contrast, in the case where
all of the enlarged image is not displayable within the screen 1201
of the primary device 1200, the electronic device 12 may display at
least a portion of the enlarged image via the electronic cover
1300. For example, a displaying operation depending on image
enlargement may operate depending on an enlarge ratio of an
image.
[0219] Referring to FIG. 29, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in the open position (e.g.,
open by an angle of 180 degree), and the electronic device 12 may
display an image via the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
In the case where the user performs a multi-touch gesture 2901 of
touching the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 with two
fingers and spreading the fingers, the electronic device 12 may
enlarge an image according to a pinch-to-zoom function, and divide
the enlarged image to two sides of the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300, and
display the same. For example, in the case where all of the
enlarged image is displayable within the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300, the electronic device 12 may display the
enlarged image via the electronic cover 1300. In contrast, in the
case where all of the enlarged image is not displayable within the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300, the electronic device 12
may display at least a portion of the enlarged image via the
primary device 1200.
[0220] FIG. 30 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0221] Referring to FIG. 30, in operation 3001, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display first contents (e.g., a
moving picture, a photo, text, etc.) via a first screen (e.g., the
screen of the primary device 1200). In operation 3003, the UI
module 180 may display second contents (e.g., a moving picture, a
photo, text, etc.) via a second screen (e.g., the screen of the
electronic cover 1300). In operation 3005, the UI module 180 may
determine whether a switch event occurs. In the case where the
switch event occurs, in operation 3007, the UI module 180 may
display the second contents via the first screen (e.g., the screen
of the primary device 1200). In operation 3009, the UI module 180
may display the first contents via the second screen (e.g., the
screen of the electronic cover 1300).
[0222] FIG. 31 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0223] Referring to FIG. 31, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in the open position (e.g.,
open by an angle of 180 degree), and the electronic device 12 may
display a first image via the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200, and display a second image via the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1310. In the case where a user performs a touch
gesture 3101 of touching the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 or the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and moving his
fingers to the left or the right, a screen change event (e.g., a
switch event in operation 3005 of FIG. 30) may occur. The
electronic device 12 may display a first image on the screen 1301
of the electronic cover 1300 and display a second image via the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 depending on a screen change
function corresponding to the screen change event.
[0224] FIG. 32 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0225] Referring to FIG. 32, in operation 3201, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display contents via at least one of
a first screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200) or a
second screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover 1300). In
operation 3203, the UI module 180 may determine whether a switch
event (e.g., a scroll event, etc.) occurs. In the case where the
switch event occurs, in operation 3205, the UI module 180 may
switch (e.g., scroll) contents displayed on at least one of the
first screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200) and the
second screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover 1310).
[0226] FIGS. 33 and 34 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0227] Referring to FIGS. 33 and 34, for example, the electronic
cover (e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in the open position,
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged left and right. For
example, the electronic device 12 may display contents (e.g., a
contents list) via the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and
the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300. In the case where a
gesture 3301 input by a user, related to the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300, or where a gesture 3401 input by a user,
related to the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 exists, the
electronic device 12 may switch (e.g., scroll) contents displayed
of the two screens 1201 and 1301. For example, as a contents list
is scrolled on the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, a
contents list displayed on the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be scrolled in response to the scrolling.
[0228] FIG. 35 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0229] Referring to FIG. 35, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in the open position, the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be changed from left/right arrangement (refer to FIG. 33
or 34) to up/down arrangement. Here, the display of contents may
also be changed from left/right arrangement to up/down arrangement.
In the case where a gesture input (e.g., a flicking touch 3501) by
a user exists (e.g., a switch event occurs in operation 3203 of
FIG. 32) on the screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the electronic
cover 1300 or the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200), the
electronic device 12 may switch (e.g., scroll) contents displayed
of the two screens 1201 and 1301. For example, as a contents list
is scrolled in the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, a
contents list displayed on the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be scrolled in response to the scrolling.
[0230] FIG. 36 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0231] Referring to FIG. 36, for example, the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be arranged left and right, and the electronic device 12
may display first contents (e.g., a first page of an electronic
book) in a vertical view via the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200, and display second contents (e.g., a second page of the
electronic book) in the vertical view via the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300. In the case where the electronic device 12
rotates (e.g., rotates by an angle of 90 degree) (e.g., a switch
event occurs in operation 3203 of FIG. 32), the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be arranged up and down, and the electronic device 12 may
switch display of first contents and second contents in a
horizontal view.
[0232] According to an embodiment, in the case where the electronic
device 12 rotates and the direction of display changes, the
electronic device 12 may recognize the disposition of the screen
1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300. For example, when it is recognized that the
electronic device is disposed in the horizontal direction, the
screen 1301 of the cover 1300 is disposed in the upper side, and
the screen 2101 of the primary device 1200 is disposed in the lower
side, the electronic device 12 may display first contents (e.g., a
first page of an electronic book) on the screen 1301 of the cover
1300, and display second contents (e.g., a second page of the
electronic book) on the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200. It
is obvious that the above embodiment may operate in response to a
disposed direction and rotation of the display.
[0233] FIGS. 37 and 38 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0234] Referring to FIG. 37, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in the open position, the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300 may be disposed left and right. The
electronic device 12 may display contents (e.g., an electronic
book) via the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen
1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
[0235] Referring to FIG. 38, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in the open position, the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be changed from left/right arrangement (refer to FIG. 37)
to up/down arrangement. Here, the display of contents may be also
changed from left/right arrangement to up/down arrangement. In the
case where a gesture input (e.g., flicking touches 3701 and 3801)
by a user exists on the screen (e.g., the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 or the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300), the electronic device 12 may switch (e.g., scroll) contents
displayed of the two screens 1201 and 1301. For example, referring
to FIG. 38, in response to a gesture input, the electronic device
12 may display contents (e.g., a fourth page of an electronic book)
that have been displayed on the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 on the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, and display
other contents (e.g., a fifth page of the electronic book) on the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
[0236] FIG. 39 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0237] Referring to FIG. 39, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in the open position, the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300 may be disposed up and down. The electronic
device 12 may display contents (e.g., an image, a web page, etc.)
via both the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen
1301 of the electronic cover 1300. In the case where a gesture 4701
(e.g., a switch event in operation 3203 of FIG. 32) of moving a
hand is generated by a user, the electronic device 12 may switch
(e.g., scroll) contents displayed of the two screens 1201 and 1301.
For example, in response to the gesture 4701, the electronic device
12 may display one or more contents such that the contents slide
through the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen
1301 of the electronic cover 1300. For example, referring to FIG.
39, contents that have been displayed on the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200 pass through a process where the contents are
displayed via both the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and
the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 in response to a user
input, and then the contents may move to the screen of the
electronic cover 1300.
[0238] FIG. 40 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0239] Referring to FIG. 40, in operation 4001, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display first contents via a first
screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200 or the screen
of the electronic cover 1300). In operation 4003, in response to
selection of an object in the first contents, the UI module 180 may
display second contents regarding the selected object via a second
screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200 or the screen
of the electronic cover 1300).
[0240] FIG. 41 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0241] Referring to FIG. 41, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and the screen 1201 of
the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up and down arrangement or
left and right arrangement). The electronic device 12 may display a
contents list (e.g., an image list) via a first screen (e.g., the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200). In the case where
selection 4101 of an icon by a user touch exists in the contents
list, the electronic device 12 may display contents regarding the
selected icon via a second screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300). For example, the electronic device 12 may
select one of the first screen and the second screen depending on
the kind of contents and the type of the electronic cover 1310 to
display the contents regarding the selected icon. For example, in
the case where the screen of 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 is
an electronic ink display and the kind of the selected contents is
electronic book contents, the electronic device 12 may display the
selected contents on the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
Also, for example, in the case where the screen of 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300 is an electronic ink display and the screen
1201 of the primary device 1200 is an LCD (or an AMOLED) display,
when moving picture contents are selected, the electronic device 12
may display the selected contents on the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200.
[0242] FIG. 42 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0243] Referring to FIG. 42, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up
and down arrangement or left and right arrangement). The electronic
device 12 may display a web page via a first screen (e.g., the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200). In the case where
selection 4201 of an object (e.g., a link) by a user touch exists
on a web page, the electronic device 12 may display contents (e.g.,
a moving picture) regarding the selected object via the second
screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300). For
example, the electronic device 12 may display additional
information accessible via a web page using a second screen. Also,
for example, the above operation may operate suitable for the type
of the first screen or the second screen.
[0244] FIG. 43 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0245] Referring to FIG. 43, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up
and down arrangement or left and right arrangement). The electronic
device 12 may display a keypad via a first screen (e.g., the screen
1201 of the primary device 1200). In the case where character
selection by a user touch exists on the keypad, the electronic
device 12 may display the selected character via a second screen
(e.g., the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300). According to
an embodiment, the electronic device 12 may select a screen to
display the keypad depending on the kind of the keypad. According
to an embodiment, when the user requests a keypad for symbols or
numbers with a keypad for characters displayed on the first screen,
the electronic device 12 may display at least a portion of the
keypad for numbers on the second screen. According to an
embodiment, the electronic device 12 may display the keypad on the
first screen and the second screen depending on the kind of a
language.
[0246] FIG. 44 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0247] Referring to FIG. 44, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides. The
electronic device 12 may display a notice (e.g., a message, a mail,
etc.) list via a first screen (e.g., the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200). In the case where selection 4401 of an icon by a user
touch exists on the notice list, the electronic device 12 may
display notice contents corresponding to the selected icon via a
second screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300).
[0248] FIG. 45 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0249] Referring to FIG. 45, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up
and down arrangement or left and right arrangement). The electronic
device 12 may display a phone book via a first screen (e.g., the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1310). In the case where
selection of a call for a relevant phone number by a user touch
exists on the phone book, the electronic device may execute calling
for the phone number, and display contents regarding this via a
second screen (e.g., the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200).
[0250] FIG. 46 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the case where
multi-tasking (i.e., a plurality of programs are executed together)
is performed, different programs may be provided via different
screens according to a procedure of FIG. 46.
[0251] Referring to FIG. 46, in operation 4601, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display a first program via a first
screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200). In operation
4603, the UI module 180 may display a second program via the second
screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover 1300). According
to an embodiment, the electronic device 12 may automatically or
manually designate one or more programs related to a first program.
For example, in the case where the first program and the second
program are designated as mutually related programs, when the first
program is executed, the electronic device 12 may automatically
execute the second program to display the same via a screen
different from the screen of the first program.
[0252] FIG. 47 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0253] Referring to FIG. 47, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up
and down arrangement or left and right arrangement). The electronic
device 12 may provide a first program (e.g., a moving picture
reproducer) via a first screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300), and provide a second program (e.g., a memo
program) via a second screen (e.g., the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200). For example, while viewing a moving picture on the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300, a user may input a memo
that uses a touch and drag on the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200. Here, for a memo input, a stylus 4700 may be applied. For
example, when on-line lecture contents are displayed on the first
screen, the electronic device 12 may execute a memo program to
display the same via the second screen.
[0254] FIG. 48 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0255] Referring to FIG. 48, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and the screen 1201 of
the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up and down arrangement or
left and right arrangement). The electronic device 12 may provide a
first program (e.g., a moving picture reproducer) via a first
screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300), and
provide a second program (e.g., a short message transmission
program) via a second screen (e.g., the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200). For example, while viewing a moving picture on the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300, a user may perform a
short message send related input that uses the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200. For example, when a phone call or a short
message, etc. is received while moving picture contents are
displayed via the first screen, the electronic device 12 may
execute a related program to display the same on the second screen.
Accordingly, a user may perform a phone call or short message
related operation via the second screen while maintaining
displaying of the moving picture.
[0256] FIG. 49 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0257] Referring to FIG. 49, in operation 4901, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may detect execution of a program (e.g.,
moving picture reproduction). In operation 4903, the UI module 180
may display first contents of the program via a first screen (e.g.,
the screen of the primary device 1200). In operation 4905, the UI
module 180 may display second contents of the executed program via
a second screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover
1300).
[0258] FIG. 50 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0259] Referring to FIG. 50, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up
and down arrangement or left and right arrangement). In response to
a reproduction instruction of a moving picture file, the electronic
device 12 may display the moving picture via the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200, and display a subtitle via the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300. For example, the electronic device 12
may display moving picture contents via the screen 1201 of the
primary device 1200, and provide various UIs that may control the
moving picture via the screen of the electronic cover 1300.
[0260] FIG. 51 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0261] Referring to FIG. 51, in operation 5101, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may detect at least one event (e.g.,
message reception, call reception, specific application execution,
stylus separation, etc.). In operation 5103, the UI module 180 may
determine a disposed position of the electronic cover (e.g., the
first cover portion 1310). In the case where the electronic cover
is in an open position, in operation 5105, the UI module 180 may
display contents regarding at least one event via the screen of the
electronic device (e.g., the primary device 1200) or the screen of
the electronic cover 1300. In the case where the electronic cover
is in a closed position, in operation 5107, the UI module 180 may
display contents regarding at least one event via a screen disposed
on an exposed surface of the electronic cover 1300.
[0262] FIGS. 52 to 54 are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0263] Referring to FIG. 52, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in a closed position, and the electronic
device 12 may receive a message (e.g., detect at least one event in
operation 5101 of FIG. 51) and display received message related
contents (e.g., calling information, etc.) via the screen 1301
disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1310.
[0264] Referring to FIG. 53, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in a closed position, and the electronic
device 12 may receive (e.g., detect at least one event in operation
5101 of FIG. 51) a notice and display received notice related
contents (e.g., message reception/transmission history) via the
screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1310.
The above operation, for example, may operate depending on the type
of the electronic cover 1300. For example, in the case where the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 is an LCD or an AMOLED,
when a message is received, the electronic device 12 may display a
message program via the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
For example, in the case where the screen 1301 of the electronic
cover 1300 is an electronic ink display (e.g., a mono electronic
ink display), when a message is received, the electronic device 12
may display at least a portion of the received message via the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
[0265] Referring to FIG. 54, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in a closed position, and the electronic
device 12 may receive (detect at least one event in operation 5101
of FIG. 51) a call and display call related contents (e.g., calling
information, a call connect icon, a call block icon, etc.) via the
screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1310.
Here, the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 may be
relatively smaller than the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200
(not shown).
[0266] FIG. 55 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0267] Referring to FIG. 55, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in a closed position, and the electronic
device 12 may detect (e.g., detect at least one event in operation
5101 of FIG. 51) separation of a stylus 5501, execute a stylus
related application (e.g., a note application), and display
contents regarding the application via the screen 1301 disposed on
the exterior of the electronic cover 1300. For example, the
electronic device 12 may receive an input by the stylus 5501 via an
input unit included in the electronic cover 1300.
[0268] FIG. 56 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0269] Referring to FIG. 56, in operation 5601, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 180) may display contents via a screen
disposed on the exposed surface of the electronic device 12. For
example, in the case where the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in a closed position, the UI module 180 may
display contents via the screen disposed on the exposed surface of
the first cover portion 1310. In operation 5603, the UI module 180
may switch displaying of contents in response to a touch event on
the screen.
[0270] FIG. 57 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0271] Referring to FIG. 57, in the case where the electronic cover
1300 is in an open position, the electronic device 12 may display
contents via the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200. In the
case where the electronic cover 1300 is switched from an open
position to a closed position, the electronic device 12 may switch
displaying of contents from the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200 to the screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic
cover 1300. The above embodiment may operate based on at least one
of the type of the electronic cover 1300 and the type of contents.
For example, in the case where electronic book contents are
displayed via the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, and the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 is an electronic ink
display, when the electronic cover 1300 is switched to the closed
position, the electronic device 12 may perform displaying of the
electronic book contents via the screen 1301 of the electronic
cover 1300. For example, in the case where moving picture contents
are displayed via the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, and
the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 is an electronic ink
display, when the electronic cover 1300 is switched to a closed
position, the electronic device 12 may stop displaying the moving
picture contents, and switch the electronic device 12 to a power
save mode (e.g., a sleep mode).
[0272] FIG. 58 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0273] Referring to FIG. 58, for example, in the case where the
electronic cover 1300 is in a closed position, the electronic
device 12 may display contents (e.g., an electronic book) via the
screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1300.
In the case where a touch 5801 (e.g., a flicking touch) by a user
exists on the screen 1301, the electronic device 12 may switch
(e.g., scroll) displaying of contents.
[0274] FIGS. 59A to 59C are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. In the case where the electronic cover 1300 is in a
closed position, the electronic device 12 may activate the screen
1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1310, and
inactivate the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 (not shown).
The electronic device 12 may perform a relevant function in
response to your touch on the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300, and display the same on the screen 1301 of the electronic
cover 1300.
[0275] Referring to FIG. 59A, the user may press a button 5901
disposed on the lateral side of the primary device 1200. Referring
to FIGS. 59B and 59C, the electronic device 12 may display a
default interface image via the screen 1301 disposed on the
exterior of the electronic cover 1300 in response to the pressing
of the button 5901. The user may touch an object of the default
interface image, and the electronic device 12 may perform a
relevant function (operation) in response to the user touch. For
example, in the case where the user touches a camera button 5903 on
the default interface image, the electronic device 12 may execute a
camera application, and switch displaying of the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300 to a shooting interface image. The shooting
interface image may include an image obtained via a rear camera
(not shown) or a front camera. When the user presses a shooting
button 5905 in the shooting interface image, the electronic device
12 may capture an image.
[0276] FIG. 60 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0277] Referring to FIG. 60, in the case where the electronic cover
1300 is in a closed position, the electronic device 12 may display
contents (e.g., a notice application related interface image) via
the screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover
1300. In response to a user touch 6001 (e.g., a touch and drag or
flicking, etc.) on the screen 1301, the electronic device 12 may
scroll a plurality of notice items of the interface image. In the
case where the user touches a specific notice item (6003), the
electronic device 12 may switch displaying of the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 to contents of the touched notice
item.
[0278] FIG. 61 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0279] Referring to FIG. 61, in operation 6101, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may perform a low power mode. In
operation 6103, the UI module 180 may inactivate one or more
screens (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200 or the screen
of the electronic cover 1300). In operation 6105, the UI module 180
may determine whether a state information request event occurs. In
the case where the state information request event occurs, in
operation 6107, the UI module 180 may activate a screen driven at
relatively low power or low resolution. In operation 6109, the UI
module 180 may display state information (e.g., a battery remnant,
reception sensitivity, a current time, etc.) via the activated
screen.
[0280] FIG. 62 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0281] Referring to FIG. 62, in the case where the electronic cover
1300 is in a closed position, and a state information request event
occurs (e.g., in the case where a button 6201 is pressed), the
electronic device 12 may display state information (e.g., a battery
remnant, reception sensitivity, a current time, etc.) via the
screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1300.
Here, the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 (not shown) may
maintain an inactive state, and the screen 1301 of the electronic
cover 1300 may be driven at lower power or lower resolution than
that of the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 (not shown). For
example, in the case where the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200 is a type that consumes or is consuming a relatively higher
current, and the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 is a type
of that consumes a lower current (e.g., an electronic ink display),
the electronic device 12 may select one screen to execute a program
or display contents depending on a power mode. For example, in the
case where a battery remnant of the electronic device 12 is equal
to or less than a threshold value, the electronic device 12 may
display related information using the electronic ink display in
response to a request for execution of a program or contents
displaying.
[0282] FIG. 63 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0283] Referring to FIG. 63, in operation 6301, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may execute a low power mode. In
operation 6303, the UI module 180 may display contents (e.g., an
image) via a screen disposed on the exposed surface of the
electronic device 12.
[0284] FIG. 64 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0285] Referring to FIG. 64, the electronic cover 1300 is in a
closed position, and the electronic device 12 may display an image
via the screen 1301 disposed on the exterior of the electronic
cover 1300. An image displayed via the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1300 may make an appearance of the electronic
device 12 elegant. For example, the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200 (not shown) may maintain an inactive state, and the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300 may be driven at low
resolution. For example, using a fact that a relatively small
amount of a current is consumed in the case where the screen 1301
of the electronic cover 1300 is an electronic ink display, an
appearance of the electronic device 12 may be made elegant by
displaying a selected image on the screen 1310 of the electronic
cover 1300.
[0286] FIG. 65 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0287] Referring to FIG. 65, in operation 6501, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display a memo input by a touch and
drag via a first screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover
1310). In operation 6503, the UI module 180 may recognize a
character from a memo input. For example, the UI module 180 may
read a font, a font size, etc. from a memo input corresponding to a
user writing. In operation 6505, the UI module 180 may display the
recognized character via a second screen (e.g., the screen of the
primary device 1200).
[0288] FIG. 66 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0289] Referring to FIG. 66, the electronic cover 1300 is in an
open position, and the electronic device 12 may provide a memo
input function by a touch and drag via a first screen (e.g., the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300). A user performs a touch
and drag on the first screen 1301 using his finger or a stylus
6601, and the electronic device 12 may display a memo input
corresponding to the touch and drag on the first screen 1301. The
electronic device 12 may read a character from the memo input, and
display the read character on a second screen (e.g., the screen
1201 of the primary device 1200).
[0290] FIG. 67 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0291] Referring to FIG. 67, in operation 6701, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display a first image via a first
screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200). In operation
6703, the UI module 180 may display a second image via a second
screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover 1300). In
operation 6705, the UI module 180 may synthesize a first image and
a second image in response to at least one event (e.g.,
opening/closing of the electronic cover 1300 or button pressing).
In operation 6707, the UI module 180 may display the synthesized
image via the first screen or the second image.
[0292] FIG. 68 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0293] Referring to FIG. 68, in operation 6801, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain a first image via a first
camera (e.g., the camera of the primary device 1200). In operation
6803, the UI module 180 may display the first image via a first
screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200). In operation
6805, the UI module 180 may obtain a second image via a second
camera (e.g., the camera of the primary device 1200 or the camera
of the electronic cover 1300). In operation 6807, the UI module 180
may display the second image via the second screen (e.g., the
screen of the electronic cover 1300). In operation 6809, the UI
module 180 may synthesize the first image and the second image in
response to at least one event (e.g., opening/closing of the
electronic cover 1300 or button pressing, etc.). In operation 6811,
the UI module 180 may display the synthesized image via the first
screen or the second screen. According to an embodiment,
synthesizing of an image may be performed on an image stored in
advance in the electronic device 12 or a server.
[0294] FIG. 69 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0295] Referring to FIG. 69, the electronic cover 1300 is in an
open position, and the electronic device 12 may obtain a first
image and a second image via at least one camera, display the first
image via the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, and display
the second image via the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300.
For example, in the case where the electronic cover 1300 is closed,
the electronic device 12 may synthesize the first image and the
second image. For example, in the case where the electronic cover
1300 is opened with the image synthesis performed, the electronic
device may display the synthesized image via the screen (e.g., the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200).
[0296] FIG. 70 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0297] Referring to FIG. 70, in operation 7001, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display controlled contents via a
first screen (e.g., the screen of the primary device 1200). In
operation 7003, the UI module 180 may display controlled contents
via a second screen (e.g., the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300). In operation 7005, the UI module 180 may control displaying
of controlled contents in response to an input via control
contents. For example, the above operation may operate depending on
the type of the electronic cover 1300. For example, in the case
where it is determined that the electronic cover 1300 provides an
input unit, the electronic device 12 may display control contents
via the electronic cover 1300. For example, in the case where it is
determined that the electronic cover 1300 does not provide an input
unit, the electronic device 12 may display control contents via the
primary device 1200.
[0298] FIG. 71 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0299] Referring to FIG. 71, for example, the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and
the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200 and the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 may be arranged in two sides (e.g., up
and down arrangement). The electronic device 12 may display
controlled contents (e.g., animation contents) via the screen 1201
of the primary device 1200, and display control contents (e.g., a
keypad) via the screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300. In the
case where a touch input using the keypad exists, the electronic
device may switch the animation contents.
[0300] FIG. 72 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0301] Referring to FIG. 72, in operation 7201, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display a keypad via the screen 1301
of the electronic cover 1300. In operation 7203, the UI module 180
may edit display of the keypad in response to an edit event. For
example, the electronic device 12 may display the keypad depending
on identify information of the electronic cover 1300. For example,
the electronic device 12 may display different keypads for a
plurality of electronic covers 1300. For example, when the keypad
is edited with the first electronic cover 1300 mounted, the
electronic device 12 may display the relevant edited keypad when
the first electronic cover 1300 is mounted.
[0302] FIG. 73 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0303] Referring to FIG. 73, the electronic device 12 may edit
arrangement of keys of a keypad displayed via the screen 1301 of
the electronic cover 1300 in response to a key edit event (e.g.,
performing a touch and drag on a key using a stylus to move the
same).
[0304] FIG. 74 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0305] Referring to FIG. 74, in operation 7401, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may provide use authentication contents
(e.g., one of authentication contents such as a password input
method, a touch pattern input method, a voice recognition method,
or a movement recognition method of the electronic device 12) in
response to connection of the electronic cover 1300. In operation
7403, the UI module 180 may determine whether a user input (e.g.,
appropriate number input, appropriate touch pattern input,
appropriate voice input, or appropriate movement of the electronic
device 12 (e.g., shaking)) appropriate for a use authentication
success exists. In the case where a user input appropriate for use
authentication exists, in operation 7405, the UI module 180 may
allow (e.g., activate the electronic cover 1300 or release screen
lock) use of the electronic cover 1300. Alternatively, in the case
where a user input inappropriate for use authentication success
exists, in operation 7407, the UI module 180 may limit (e.g.,
inactivation of the electronic cover 1300 or screen lock) use of
the electronic cover 1300.
[0306] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 12 may
determine an authentication method of the primary device 1200
depending on whether the electronic cover 1200 is connected. For
example, when the electronic cover 1300 is connected, the primary
device 1200 may identify the type of the electronic cover 1300.
When it is identified that the electronic cover 1300 is a type
including a fingerprint sensor, the primary device 1200, for
example, may be set to change a lock state of the primary device
1200 via the fingerprint sensor of the electronic cover 1300.
[0307] FIGS. 75A to 75 D are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0308] Referring to FIGS. 75A and 75B, in the case where the
electronic cover 1300 is electrically connected to the primary
device 1200, the primary device 1200 may display use authentication
contents (e.g., contents of a password input method) via the
screen. Referring to FIG. 75C, in the case where a user inputs a
correct password, the primary device 1200 may allow use of the
electronic cover 1300. Alternatively, referring to FIG. 75D, in the
case where the user inputs an incorrect password, the primary
device 1200 may limit use of the electronic cover 1300. According
to an embodiment, the electronic cover 1300 may store data in a
storage (e.g., a memory) included in the electronic cover 1300. For
example, in the case where the electronic cover 1300 is
electrically connected to the primary device 1200 and the user
inputs a correct password, the user may access data stored in the
storage of the electronic cover 1300.
[0309] FIG. 76 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0310] Referring to FIG. 76, in operation 7601, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain detection data from at least
one sensor (e.g., a living body sensor). In operation 7603, the UI
module 180 may determine whether the detection data meets a
predetermined condition. In the case where the detection data meets
the predetermined condition, in operation 7605, the UI module 180
may allow (e.g., activation of the primary device 1200 or the
electronic cover 1300 or release of screen lock) use of the
electronic device (e.g., the primary device 1200 or the electronic
cover 1300). Alternatively, in the case where the detection data
does not meet the predetermined condition, in operation 7607, the
UI module 180 may limit (e.g., inactivation of the primary device
1200 or the electronic cover 1300 or screen lock) use of the
electronic device (e.g., the primary device 1200 or the electronic
cover 1300).
[0311] According to an embodiment, in the case where the primary
device 1200 includes a first sensor (e.g., a living body sensor)
and the electronic cover 1300 includes a second sensor (e.g., a
living body sensor), the electronic device 12 may control the first
sensor or the second sensor according to the order of priority. For
example, in the case where a high security level is set, when both
the first sensor and the second sensor meet a predetermined
authentication condition, the electronic device 12 may control lock
of the electronic device 12. For example, in the case where the
electronic cover 1300 is open, the electronic device may request a
user to perform an authentication input via the primary device
1200. In the case where the electronic cover 1300 is closed, the
electronic device may request a user to perform an authentication
input via the electronic cover 1300.
[0312] FIGS. 77A to 77C are views illustrating a screen of an
electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0313] Referring to FIG. 77A, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) may include a fingerprint detector 7701 on its
front side. Alternatively, referring to FIG. 77B, the electronic
cover 1310 (e.g., the second cover portion 1320) may include a
fingerprint detector 7702 on its backside. In the case where a user
touches the fingerprint detector 7701 or 7702 with his finger, the
electronic device 12 may detect the user's fingerprint data. In the
case where the fingerprint data corresponds to stored fingerprint
data, the electronic device 12 may allow use.
[0314] Referring to FIG. 77B, the primary device 1200 or the
electronic cover (e.g., the first cover portion 1310 or the second
cover portion 1320) may include a camera 7703. The electronic
device 12 may detect data regarding the user's face (e.g., iris)
via the camera 7703.
[0315] FIG. 78 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0316] Referring to FIG. 78, in operation 7801, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may determine whether an authentication
card has been inserted to a slot of the electronic cover 1300.
Though not shown, the electronic cover 1300 may include a slot for
receiving the authentication card in one of the first cover portion
1310, the second cover portion 1320, or the connection portion
1330. The slot may mount at least one terminal electrically
connectable with at least one terminal disposed on the surface of
the authentication card. The terminal of the slot may be
electrically connected to the primary device 1200 by the medium of
at least one terminal (e.g., 1329 of FIG. 14). In the case where
the authentication card is inserted to the slot of the electronic
cover 1300, in operation 7803, the UI module 180 may allow (e.g.,
activation of the primary device 1200 or the electronic cover 1300
or release of screen lock) use of the electronic device (e.g., the
primary device 1200 or the electronic cover 1300). Alternatively,
in the case where the authentication card is not inserted to the
slot of the electronic cover 1300, in operation 7805, the UI module
180 may limit (e.g., in activation of the primary device 1200 or
the electronic cover 1300 or screen lock) use of the electronic
device (e.g., the primary device 1200 or the electronic cover
1300).
[0317] According to an embodiment, the electronic cover 1300 may
include a slot for receiving a financial information related card
(e.g., a credit card). For example, in case of receiving a payment
request, the electronic device 12 may perform payment using the
financial information related card. For example, when the
electronic device 12 is tagged to an NFC tag, the electronic device
12 may perform payment using financial information included in the
slot of the electronic cover 1300 or a storage.
[0318] FIG. 79 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0319] Referring to FIG. 79, in operation 7901, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may maintain closing of the electronic
cover (e.g., the first cover portion 1310). For example, the
electronic device 12 may include an electronic and mechanical
device (e.g., an opening/closing device using a motor) that may
open/close the electronic cover 1310 under control of the UI module
180. In operation 7903, the UI module 180 may determine whether a
predetermined input exists. In the case where the predetermined
input exists, in operation 7905, the UI module 180 may release
closing of the electronic cover 1310. In the case where closing of
the electronic cover 1310 is released, a user may open the
electronic cover 1310. For example, the electronic cover 1310 may
provide authentication contents of a password input method via a
screen disposed on the exterior, and in the case where the user
inputs a correct password, the electronic device 12 may release
closing of the electronic cover 1310. Alternatively, in the case
where the user inputs a correct voice, the electronic device 12 may
release closing of the electronic cover 1310. Alternatively, in the
case where the user moves (e.g., shakes) the electronic device 12
in a predetermined manner, the electronic device 12 may release
closing of the electronic cover 1310.
[0320] FIG. 80 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0321] Referring to FIG. 80, the electronic device 12 may include a
locking unit that may maintain closing of the electronic cover
1300. The electronic cover 1300 is in a closed position, and the
electronic device 1200 may display authentication contents of a
touch pattern input method via the screen 1301 of the electronic
cover 1300. In the case where the user inputs a correct touch
pattern via authentication contents, the electronic device 1200 may
control the locking unit and release closing of the electronic
cover 1300.
[0322] FIG. 81 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0323] Referring to FIG. 81, in operation 8101, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may display (e.g., preview display) a
real-time image obtained via a camera via a first screen (e.g., the
screen of the primary device 1200). In operation 8103, the UI
module 180 may capture an image from a real-time image in response
to a capture event (e.g., shooting button pressing by a user). In
operation 8105, the UI module 180 may display the captured image on
a second screen (e.g., the screen of the electronic cover
1300).
[0324] FIG. 82 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0325] Referring to FIG. 82, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and the electronic
device 12 may obtain an image via at least one camera, and display
an image (e.g., a preview image) via the screen 1201 of the primary
device 1200. In the case where a user presses a shooting button
8201 on the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200, the electronic
device 12 may capture an image, and display the captured image
(e.g., a still image) via the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1300. For example, while displaying the captured image on the
screen 1301 of the electronic cover 1300, the electronic device 12
may display a different image (e.g., a preview image) via the
screen 1201 of the primary device 1200.
[0326] FIG. 83 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0327] Referring to FIG. 83, in operation 8301, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain a panoramic image via a camera
in response to a panorama shooting event. In operation 8303, the UI
module 180 may divide and display a panoramic image via a plurality
of screens. According to an embodiment, in the case where a camera
is provided to both the primary device 1200 and the electronic
device 1300, the electronic device 12 may obtain an image from both
the cameras of the primary device 1200 and the electronic device
1300 in response to one user input depending on a shooting mode, an
input method, a position of the cover, etc. According to an
embodiment, the electronic device 12 may obtain a 3-D image (e.g.,
a 3-D image, a 3D video) using the cameras provided to the primary
device 1200 and the electronic cover 1300. According to an
embodiment, the electronic device 12 may process two or more images
obtained using the cameras provided to the primary device 1200 and
the electronic cover 1300 to obtain a different image. For example,
the electronic device 12 may obtain images having different
exposure values from the cameras provided to the primary device
1200 and the electronic cover 1300 and process the obtained images
to obtain an HDR image (e.g., a high dynamic range image, a high
dynamic range video).
[0328] FIG. 84 is a view illustrating a screen of an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0329] Referring to FIG. 84, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) is in an open position, and the electronic
device 12 may obtain a panoramic image via a camera in response to
pressing of a panorama shooting button 8401 by a user, and divide
the obtained panoramic image to two sides of the screen 1301 of the
electronic cover 1310 and the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200 and display the same.
[0330] FIG. 85 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0331] Referring to FIG. 85, in operation 8501, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may obtain detection data regarding
opening/closing of the electronic cover (e.g., the first cover
portion 1310). In operation 8503, the UI module 180 may determine a
disposed position of the electronic cover 1310 from the detection
data. In operation 8505, the UI module 180 may control a touch
detection module (e.g., a touch panel or a digitizer) in response
to the disposed position of the electronic cover 1310. For example,
the UI module 180 may activate or inactivate a touch detection
module. Alternatively, the UI module 180 may adjust capacitance for
touch detection by the touch detection module. Alternatively, the
UI module 180 may adjust a touch recognition sensitivity (touch
sensitivity) by the touch detection module. For example, in the
case where the touch recognition sensitivity is high relatively,
the touch detection module may recognize a touch using a small
change of capacitance.
[0332] FIG. 86 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0333] Referring to FIG. 86, in operation 8601, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may detect that the electronic cover
(e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in a closed position. In
operation 8603, the UI module 180 may inactivate displaying of the
screen of the primary device 1200. In operation 8605, the UI module
180 may activate displaying of a screen disposed on the exterior of
the electronic cover 1310. In operation 8607, the UI module 180 may
activate a proximity touch detection function (or a non-contact
touch detection function) (e.g., hovering) of the screen of the
primary device 1200. In operation 8609, the UI module 180 may
display relevant contents via the screen of the electronic cover
1310 in response to a touch (input) detected via the proximity
touch detection function. Here, operations subsequent to operation
8607 may be performed in response to occurrence of at least one
predetermined event. For example, the at least one predetermined
event may include a predetermined movement (e.g., shaking) of the
electronic device 12, pressing of a predetermined button (e.g., a
power button), separation of a stylus, etc.
[0334] FIG. 87 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0335] Referring to FIG. 87, the electronic cover (e.g., the first
cover portion 1310) may be in a closed position. Here, the primary
device 1200 may inactivate displaying of the screen 1201. Also, the
primary device 1200 may activate displaying of the screen 1301
disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1310. Also, the
primary device 1200 may activate a proximity touch detection
function of the touch detection module 1203 (e.g., a touch panel or
a digitizer) of the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200. Here,
the touch detection module 1203 may generate an electromagnetic
field (or capacitance) 8701 up to a surface height of the screen
1301 of the electronic cover 1310 or more. In the case where a
finger or a stylus contacts the screen 1301 of the electronic cover
1310, capacitance is variable. In the case where a variable amount
of capacitance reaches a threshold set to a proximity touch
detection function, the touch detection module or the UI module 180
may recognize a touch. Though not shown, in the case where the
electronic cover 1310 is in an open position, the primary device
1200 may inactivate the proximity touch detection function of the
touch detection module, and activate a touch detection function
using the screen 1201.
[0336] According to an embodiment, the electronic cover 1300 may
include a transparent display. For example, in the case where the
electronic cover 1300 is in a closed position, the electronic
device 12 may provide a UI that uses a touch sensor of the
electronic cover 1300 or the primary device 1200. For example,
contents displayed on the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200
may penetrate a transparent display of the electronic cover 1300
and be shown to a user. For example, the electronic device 12 may
control a touch sensor of the electronic cover 1300 to select the
contents displayed on the screen 1201 of the primary device 1200.
Also, for example, the electronic device 12 may control to select
the contents displayed on the screen 1201 of the primary device
1200 via the transparent display by adjusting sensitivity of the
touch sensor of the primary device 1200.
[0337] FIG. 88 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0338] Referring to FIG. 88, in operation 8801, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may determine whether the electronic
cover (e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is opened/closed. In
operation 8803, the UI module 180 may control at least one speaker
or microphone of the electronic device (e.g., the primary device
1200 or the electronic cover 1300) in response to whether the
electronic cover 1310 is opened/closed.
[0339] FIGS. 89A and 89B are views illustrating an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0340] Referring to FIG. 89A, in the case where the electronic
cover (e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in a closed position,
the electronic device 12 may activate a speaker 8901 disposed on
the exterior of the electronic cover 1310, and inactivate a speaker
of the primary device 1200 hidden by the electronic cover 1310.
[0341] Referring to FIG. 89B, in the where the electronic cover
1310 is an open position, a speaker 1202 of the primary device 1200
and a speaker 8903 of the electronic cover 1300 may be exposed.
Here, the electronic device 12 may activate the speaker 1202 of the
primary device 1200 or the speaker 8903 of the electronic cover
1300. Alternatively, the electronic device 12 may activate the
speaker 1202 of the primary device 1200 and the speaker 8903 of the
electronic cover 1300 in stereo sound reproduction.
[0342] FIGS. 90A and 90B are views illustrating an electronic
device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0343] Referring to FIG. 90A, in the case where the electronic
cover (e.g., the first cover portion 1310) is in a closed position,
the electronic device 12 may display a mirror image via a screen
1301-1 disposed on the exterior of the electronic cover 1310.
Referring to FIG. 90B, in the case where the electronic cover 1310
is in an open position, the electronic device 12 may display a
mirror image via a screen 1301-2 disposed on an exposed surface of
the electronic cover 1310. The mirror image may be used for
illuminating an object (e.g., a user's face) using reflection of
light.
[0344] FIG. 91 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0345] Referring to FIG. 91, in operation 9101, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may be connected with the electronic
cover (e.g., 1300) electrically or functionally. In operation 9103,
the UI module 180 may store data in a memory of the electronic
cover 1300 in response to a store request.
[0346] FIG. 92 is a flowchart regarding a UI operation according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0347] Referring to FIG. 92, in operation 9201, the UI module 180
(e.g., the processor 120) may be connected with the electronic
cover (e.g., 1300) electrically or functionally. In operation 9203,
the UI module 180 may determine whether contents data (e.g., video
data or voice data) stored in the electronic cover 1300 exists. In
the case where contents data stored in the electronic cover 1300
exist, in operation 9205, the UI module 180 may indicate this
information using a video or a voice. In operation 9207, the UI
module 180 may bring contents data from the electronic cover 1300
and store the same in response to a store request.
[0348] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a
method for operating the electronic device (e.g., the electronic
device 12) may include: connecting with the electronic cover 1300,
obtaining configuration information of the electronic cover 1300,
and setting a UI in response to the obtained configuration
information.
[0349] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
connecting with the electronic cover 1300 may include connecting
with the electronic cover 1300 using wired communication or
wireless communication.
[0350] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include determining a type of the electronic cover
1300 corresponding to the obtained configuration information, and
setting a UI corresponding to a type of the electronic cover
1300.
[0351] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include setting a UI corresponding to device
identify information included in obtained configuration
information.
[0352] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include connecting with the electronic cover 1300
functionally.
[0353] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include activating or inactivating an input unit or
an output unit mounted on the electronic cover 1300.
[0354] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include activating or inactivating an input unit or
an output unit of the electronic cover 1300 in response to whether
contents is suitable.
[0355] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include activating or inactivating an input unit or
an output unit of the electronic cover 1300 in response to data
obtained from at least one sensor (e.g., a sensor module 9940 of
FIG. 99).
[0356] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include activating or inactivating an input unit or
an output unit of the electronic cover 1300 in response to movement
of the electronic device (e.g., the primary device 1200) or the
electronic cover 1300.
[0357] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include distributing at least one contents to the
electronic cover 1300.
[0358] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include distributing at least one program to the
electronic cover 1300 during multi-tasking.
[0359] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
setting the UI in response to the obtained configuration
information may include storing data in the electronic cover 1300
or bringing data stored in the electronic cover 1300 to store the
same.
[0360] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a
method for operating an electronic device 12 including the primary
device 1200 mounting a first screen thereon, and an electronic
cover 1300 mounting a second screen connected with the primary
device 1200 electrically or functionally, may include receiving at
least one input (e.g., a touch input generated via a first screen
or a second screen, data via at least one sensor, or movement of at
least one of the primary device 1200 and the electronic cover 1300,
etc.), and controlling the first screen or the second screen.
[0361] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include activating
or inactivating the first screen or the second screen.
[0362] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include switching
contents between the first screen and the second screen and
displaying the same.
[0363] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include dividing
contents into two sides of the first screen and the second screen
and displaying the same.
[0364] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include synthesizing
a first image of the first screen and a second image of the second
screen, and displaying the synthesized image via the first screen
and the second screen.
[0365] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include may include
displaying different programs via two sides of the first screen and
the second screen during multi-tasking.
[0366] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include setting a
lock or releasing a lock.
[0367] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
controlling the first screen of the primary device 1200 or the
second screen of the electronic cover 1300 may include inactivating
displaying of the first screen and activating a proximity touch
function of the first screen.
[0368] FIG. 93 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0369] Referring to FIG. 93, the primary device 1200 may include a
Hall sensor 9301 disposed on one side thereof. The first cover
portion 1310 of the electronic cover 1300 may include a magnetic
material 9303 (e.g., a magnet) disposed on one side thereof. In the
case where the Hall sensor 9301 reacts to the magnet 9303, the
primary device 1200 may determine that the first cover portion 1310
is in a closed position. Alternatively, in the case where the Hall
sensor 9301 does not react to the magnet 9303, the primary device
1200 may determine that the first cover portion 1310 is in an open
position. According to an embodiment, the Hall sensor 9301 may be
provided to the primary device 1200, and the magnet 9303 may be
provided to the electronic cover 1300.
[0370] FIGS. 94 to 96 are views illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0371] Referring to FIGS. 94 to 96, a second cover portion 1320 of
the electronic cover 1300 may include a support 9401, a groove
9403, and a hinge connector 9405. The support 9401 may protrude to
the outside of the groove 9403 in such a way of rotating around the
hinge connector 9405. The electronic device 12 may be held at an
angle using the support 9401 protruding to the outside. According
to an embodiment, when the electronic device 12 is stood up, the
electronic device 12 may recognize this, and control a screen to
display suitable information for a relevant direction.
[0372] Referring to FIG. 97, the second cover portion 1320 of the
electronic cover 1300 may further include an additional support
9402 rotatably connected to an end of the support 9401. The
additional support 9402 may be unfolded from the support 9401 to
perform an additional support of standing the electronic device
12.
[0373] FIG. 98 is a view illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0374] Referring to FIG. 98, the electronic device may include an
electronic cover 1300 and a stylus 9810. The electronic cover 1300
may include the first cover portion 1310, the second cover portion
1320, and a connector 1330. The connector 1330 may connect the
first cover portion 1310 with the second cover portion 1320, and
cover a lateral side (e.g., a side connecting up and down sides) of
the primary device 1200. The connector 1330 may include at least
one magnet 9801. The stylus 9810 may include a magnet material
9813, and may be attached to the connector 1330 of the electronic
cover 1300 by attractive force of the magnet 9801.
[0375] FIG. 99 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0376] Referring to FIG. 99, the electronic device 9900, for
example, may form all or a portion of the electronic device 101
illustrated in FIG. 1. In more detail, the electronic device 9900
may include one or more Application Processors (AP) 9910, a
communication module 9920, a SIM card 9924, a memory 9930, a sensor
module 9940, an input unit 9950, a display 9960, an interface 9970,
an audio module 9980, a camera module 9991, a power management
module 9995, a battery 9996, an indicator 9997, and a motor
9998.
[0377] The AP 9910 may drive an Operating System (OS) or an
application to control a plurality of hardware or software elements
connected to the AP 9910, and perform various processes of data
including multimedia data and operations. The AP 9910, for example,
may be implemented as a System on Chip (SoC). According to an
embodiment, the AP 9910 may further include a GPU (not shown).
[0378] The communication module 9920 (e.g., the communication
interface 170) may perform data transmission/reception in
communication between other electronic devices (e.g., the
electronic device 104 or the server 106) connected with the
electronic device 9900 (e.g., the electronic device 101) via a
network. According to an embodiment, the communication module 9920
may include a cellular module 9921, a Wi-Fi module 9923, a BT
module 9925, a GPS module 9927, an NFC module 9928, and an RF
module 9929.
[0379] The cellular module 9921 may provide voice communication,
video communication, a character service, or an Internet service,
etc. via a communication network (e.g., an LTE, an LTE-A, a CDMA, a
WCDMA, a UMTS, a WiBro, or a GSM, etc.). Also, the cellular module
9921, for example, may perform discrimination and authentication of
an electronic device within a communication network using a
subscriber identification module (e.g., a SIM card 9924). According
to an embodiment, the cellular module 9921 may perform at least a
portion of functions that may be provided by the AP 9910. For
example, the cellular module 9921 may perform at least a portion of
a multimedia control function.
[0380] According to an embodiment, the cellular module 9921 may
include a Communication Processor (CP). Also, the cellular module
9921, for example, may be implemented as an SoC. Though elements
such as the cellular module 9921 (e.g., the CP), the memory 9930,
or the power management module 9995, etc. have been illustrated as
elements separately from the AP 9910 in FIG. 99, the AP 9910 may be
implemented to include at least a portion (e.g., the cellular
module 9921) of the above elements according to an embodiment.
[0381] According to an embodiment, the AP 9910 or the cellular
module 9921 (e.g., the CP) may load an instruction or data received
from at least one of a non-volatile memory or other elements
connected to the AP and the cellular module, to the non-volatile
memory to process the same. Also, the AP 9910 or the cellular
module 9921 may store data received from at least one of other
elements or generated by at least one of other elements in a
non-volatile memory.
[0382] Each of the Wi-Fi module 9923, the BT module 9925, the GPS
module 9927, and the NFC module 9928, for example, may include a
processor for processing data transmitted/received via the relevant
module. Though the cellular module 9921, the Wi-Fi module 9923, the
BT module 9925, the GPS module 9927, and the NFC module 9928 have
been illustrated as separate blocks, respectively, in FIG. 99, at
least a portion (e.g., two or more elements) of the cellular module
9921, the Wi-Fi module 9923, the BT module 9925, the GPS module
9927, and the NFC module 9928 may be included within one Integrated
Circuit (IC) or an IC package according to an embodiment. For
example, at least a portion (e.g., a communication processor
corresponding to the cellular module 9921 and a Wi-Fi processor
corresponding to the Wi-Fi module 9923) of communication processors
corresponding to the cellular module 9921, the Wi-Fi module 9923,
the BT module 9925, the GPS module 9927, and the NFC module 9928,
respectively, may be implemented as one SoC.
[0383] The RF module 9929 may perform data transmission/reception,
for example, transmission/reception of an RF signal. Though not
shown, the RF module 9929, for example, may include a transceiver,
a Power Amplifier Module (PAM), a frequency filter, or Low Noise
Amplifier (LNA), etc. Also, the RF module 9929 may further include
a part for transmitting a radio wave on a free space in wireless
communication, for example, a conductor or a conducting wire, etc.
Though the cellular module 9921, the Wi-Fi module 9923, the BT
module 9925, the GPS module 9927, and the NFC module 9928 have been
illustrated to share one RF module 9929 in FIG. 99, at least one of
the cellular module 9921, the Wi-Fi module 9923, the BT module
9925, the GPS module 9927, and the NFC module 9928 may perform
transmission/reception of an RF signal via a separate RF module
according to an embodiment.
[0384] The SIM card 9924 may be a card including a subscriber
identification module, and may be inserted to a slot formed in a
specific position of the electronic device. The SIM card 9924 may
include unique identify information (e.g., Integrated Circuit Card
Identifier (ICCID) or subscriber information (e.g., Integrated
Mobile Subscriber Identify (IMSI)).
[0385] The memory 9930 (e.g., the memory 130) may include a
built-in memory 9932 or an external memory 9934. The built-in
memory 9932, for example, may include at least one of a volatile
memory (for example, Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Static RAM (SRAM),
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM), etc.), and a non-volatile memory
(for example, One Time Programmable ROM (OTPROM), Programmable ROM
(PROM), Erasable and Programmable ROM (EPROM), Electrically
Erasable and Programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND
flash memory, NOR flash memory, etc.).
[0386] According to an embodiment, the built-in memory 9932 may be
a Solid State Drive (SSD). The external memory 9934 may further
include a flash drive, for example, a Compact Flash (CF), a Secure
Digital (SD), a Micro-Secure Digital (SD), a mini-SD, an extreme
Digital (xD), or a memory stick, etc. The external memory 9934 may
be functionally connected with the electronic device 9900 via
various interfaces. According to an embodiment, the electronic
device 9900 may further include a storage (or a storage medium)
such as a hard drive.
[0387] The sensor module 9940 may measure a physical quantity or
detect an operation state of the electronic device 9900 to convert
the measured or detected information to an electric signal. The
sensor module 9940, for example, may include at least one of a
gesture sensor 9940A, a gyro sensor 9940B, a pressure sensor 9940C,
a magnetic sensor 9940D, an acceleration sensor 9940E, a grip
sensor 9940F, a proximity sensor 9940G, a color sensor 9940H (e.g.,
an RGB sensor), a living body sensor 9940I, a temperature/humidity
sensor 9940J, an illuminance sensor 9940K, an UV sensor 9940L, and
a stylus detector 9940M. Additionally or generally, the sensor
module 9940, for example, may include an E-nose sensor (not shown),
an ElectroMyoGraphy sensor (EMG) sensor (not shown), an
ElectroEncephaloGram (EEG) sensor (not shown), an ElectroCardioGram
(ECG) sensor (not shown), an InfraRed (IR) sensor, an iris sensor
(not shown), and a fingerprint sensor (not shown), etc. The sensor
module 9940 may further include a control circuit for controlling
at least one sensor belonging thereto.
[0388] The input unit 9950 may include a touch panel 9952, a
(digital) pen sensor 9954, a key 9956, and an ultrasonic input unit
9958. The touch panel 9952, for example, may recognize a touch
input using at least one of a capacitive overlay, a resistance
overlay, an infrared beam, and an ultrasonic wave. Also, the touch
panel 9952 may further include a control circuit. In case of a
capacitive overlay, a physical contact or proximity recognition is
possible. The touch panel 9952 may further include a tactile layer.
In this case, the touch panel 9952 may provide a tactile reaction
to a user.
[0389] The (digital) pen sensor 9954, for example, may be
implemented using a method which is the same as or similar to
receiving a user touch input, or a separate sheet for recognition.
The key 9956, for example, may include a physical button, an
optical key, or a keypad. The ultrasonic input unit 9958 is a
device allowing the electronic device 9900 to detect a sound wave
using a microphone 9988 to determine data via an input tool
generating an ultrasonic signal, and enables wireless recognition.
According to an embodiment, the electronic device 9900 may receive
a user input from an external unit (e.g., a computer or a server)
connected thereto using the communication module 9920.
[0390] The display 9960 (e.g., the output unit 150) may include a
panel 9962, a hologram device 9964, or a projector 9966. The panel
9962, for example, may be a LCD or an AMOLED, etc. The panel 9962,
for example, may be implemented such that it is flexible,
transparent, or wearable. The panel 9962 may include the touch
panel 9952 and another module. The hologram device 9964 may show a
3-D image in a vacant space using interference of light. The
projector 9966 may project light onto a screen to display an image.
The screen, for example, may be positioned in the inside or outside
of the electronic device 9900. According to an embodiment, the
display 9960 may further include a control circuit for controlling
the panel 9962, the hologram device 9964, or the projector
9966.
[0391] The interface 9970, for example, may include an HDMI 9972, a
USB 9974, an Optical Interface 9976, or a D-sub 9978. The interface
9970, for example, may be included in the communication interface
170 illustrated in FIG. 1. Additionally or generally, the interface
9970, for example, may include a Mobile High Definition Link (MHL)
interface, a SD card/Multi-media cared (MMC) interface, or an
Infrared Data Association (IrDA) standard interface.
[0392] The audio module 9980 may convert a sound and an electric
signal in dual directions. At least a portion of elements of the
audio module 9980, for example, may be included in the I/O
interface illustrated in FIG. 1. The audio module 9980, for
example, may process sound information input or output via the
speaker 9982, the receiver 9984, the earphone 9986, or the
microphone 9988, etc.
[0393] The camera module 9991 is a unit that may shoot a still
picture and a moving picture. According to an embodiment, the
camera module 9991 may include one or more image sensors (e.g., a
front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens (not shown), an ISP (not
shown), or a flash (not shown) (e.g., an LED or an xenon lamp).
[0394] The power management module 9995 may manage power of the
electronic device 9900. Though not shown, the power management
module 9995, for example, may include a Power Management Integrated
Circuit (PMIC) a charger IC, or a battery or fuel gauge.
[0395] The PMIC, for example, may be mounted inside an IC or an SoC
semiconductor. A charging method may be divided into a wired method
and a wireless method. The charger IC may charge a battery, and
prevent an overvoltage or an overcurrent introduction from a
charger. According to an embodiment, the charger IC may include a
charger IC for at least one of a wired charging method and a
wireless charging method. For the wireless charging method, for
example, there are a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic
induction method, or an electromagnetic method, etc. An additional
circuit for wireless charging, for example, circuits such as a coil
loop, a resonance circuit, or a rectifier, etc. may be added.
[0396] A battery gauge, for example, may measure a remnant of the
battery 9996, a voltage, a current, or a temperature during
charging. The battery 9996 may store or generate electricity, and
supply power to the electronic device 9900 using the stored or
generated electricity. The battery 9996, for example, may include a
rechargeable battery or a solar battery.
[0397] The indicator 9997 may display a specific state, for
example, a booting state, a message state, or a charging state,
etc. of the electronic device 9900 or a portion (e.g., the AP 9810)
thereof. The motor 9998 may convert an electric signal to
mechanical vibration. Though not shown, the electronic device 9900
may include a processing unit (e.g., a GPU) for supporting a mobile
TV. The processing unit for supporting the mobile TV, for example,
may process media data according to standards of DMB, Digital Video
Broadcasting (DVB), or media flow, etc.
[0398] Each of the above elements of the electronic device
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be
configured using one or more components, and a name of a relevant
element may change depending on the kind of the electronic device.
The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure may include at least one of the above elements, and a
portion of the elements may be omitted or additional other elements
may be further included. Also, some of the elements of the
electronic device according to the present disclosure may combine
to form one entity, thereby equally performing the functions of the
relevant elements before the combination.
[0399] FIG. 100 is a view illustrating a communication protocol
between a plurality of electronic devices according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0400] Referring to FIG. 100, for example, a communication protocol
10000 may include a device discovery protocol 10051, a capability
exchange protocol 10053, a network protocol 10055, and an
application protocol 10057, etc.
[0401] According to an embodiment, the device discovery protocol
10051 may include a protocol for allowing electronic devices (e.g.,
the electronic device 10010 or the electronic device 10030) to
detect an external electronic device that may communicate with
themselves, or for connecting with the detected external electronic
device. For example, the electronic device 10010 (e.g., the
electronic device 101) may detect the electronic device 10030
(e.g., the electronic device 104) as a device that may communicate
with the electronic device 10010 via a communication method (e.g.,
Wi-Fi, BT, or USB, etc.) available at the electronic device 10010.
For communication connection with the electronic device 10030, the
electronic device 10010 may obtain and store identity or other
identifying information for the detected electronic device 10030
using the device discovery protocol 10051. The electronic device
10010, for example, may establish communication connection with the
electronic device 10030 based on at least identify information.
[0402] According to an embodiment, the device discovery protocol
10051 may be a protocol for mutual authentication between a
plurality of electronic devices. For example, the electronic device
10010 may perform authentication between the electronic device
10010 and the electronic device 10030 based on communication
information (e.g., a Media Access Control (MAC) address, a
Universally Unique Identifier (UUID), a Subsystem Identification
(SSID), an Information Provider (IP) address) for connection with
at least the electronic device 10030.
[0403] According to an embodiment, a function exchange protocol
10053 may be a protocol for exchanging information related to a
function of a service supportable by at least one of the electronic
device 10010 and the electronic device 10030. For example, the
electronic device 10010 and the electronic device 10030 may
exchange information related to a function of a service currently
provided by the respective devices with each other via the
capability exchange protocol 10053. Exchangeable information may
include identify information indicating a specific service among a
plurality of services supportable by the electronic device 10010
and the electronic device 10030. For example, the electronic device
10010 may receive identity information of a specific service
provided by the electronic device 10030 from the electronic device
10030 via the capability exchange protocol 10053. In this case, the
first electronic device 10010 may determine whether the electronic
device 10010 may support a specific service based on the received
identify information.
[0404] According to an embodiment, the network protocol 10055 may
be a protocol for controlling a data flow between the electronic
devices (e.g., the electronic device 10010 and the electronic
device 10030) connected for enabling communication, for example,
transmitted/received for providing a service in cooperation with
electronic devices. For example, at least one of the electronic
device 10010 and the electronic device 10030 may perform an error
control or a data quality control, etc. using the network protocol
10055. Additionally or generally, the network protocol 10055 may
determine a transmission format of data transmitted/received
between the electronic device 10010 and the electronic device
10030. Also, the electronic device 10010 or the electronic device
10030 may manage (e.g., session connection or session termination)
at least a session for mutual data exchange using the network
protocol 10055.
[0405] According to an embodiment, the application protocol 10057
may be a protocol for providing a procedure or information for
exchanging data related to a service provided to an external
electronic device. For example, the electronic device 10010 (e.g.,
the electronic device 101) may provide a service to the electronic
device 10030 (e.g., the electronic device 104 or the server 106)
via the application protocol 10057.
[0406] According to an embodiment, the communication protocol 10000
may include a standard communication protocol, a communication
protocol (e.g., a communication protocol designated by a
communication device manufacturer or a network supplier itself)
designated by an individual or an organization, or a combination
thereof.
[0407] The terminology of a "module" used for the present
disclosure, for example, may mean a unit including a combination of
one or more of hardware, software, and firmware. A "module", for
example, may be interchangeably used with terminologies such as a
unit, logic, a logical block, a component, a circuit, etc. The
"module" may be a minimum unit of a component integrally
configured, or a portion thereof. The "module" may be a minimum
unit performing one or more functions or a portion thereof. The
"module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically. For
example, the "module" according to the present disclosure may
include at least one of an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC) chip performing certain operations, a Field-Programmable
Gate Arrays (FPGAs), or a programmable-logic device, known or to be
developed in the future.
[0408] The terminologies "connect, coupled to, coupled with, etc."
used for the present disclosure may be construed as customary and
ordinary meaning, not terminologies used for a specific technical
field. Also, these terminologies are not limited to direct
connection between two elements but may include indirect
connections.
[0409] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of an
apparatus (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g.,
operations) according to the present disclosure, for example, may
be implemented as instructions stored in a computer-readable
storage media in the form of a programmable module. The
instruction, when executed by one or more processors (e.g., the
processor 120), may perform a function corresponding to the
instruction. The computer-readable storage media, for example, may
be a memory 130. At least a portion of the programming module, for
example, may be implemented (e.g., executed) by the processor 120.
At least a portion of the programming module may include, for
example, a module, a program, a routine, a set of instructions, or
a process, etc. for performing one or more functions.
[0410] A computer-readable recording medium may include a hard
disk, a magnetic media such as a floppy disk and a magnetic tape,
an optical media such as Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) and
a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), a magneto-optical media such as a
floptical disk, and a hardware device specifically configured for
storing and performing a program instruction (e.g., a programming
module) such as Read Only Memory (ROM), Random Access Memory (RAM),
a flash memory, etc. Also, a program instruction may include not
only a mechanical code such as things generated by a compiler but
also a high-level language code executable on a computer using an
interpreter, etc. The above hardware unit may be configured to
operate via one or more software modules for performing an
operation of the present disclosure, and vice versa.
[0411] A module or a programming module according to an embodiment
of the present disclosure may include at least one of the above
elements, or a portion of the above elements may be omitted, or
additional other elements may be further included. Operations
performed by a module, a programming module, or other elements
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be
executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or in a heuristic
method. Also, a portion of operations may be executed in different
sequences, omitted, or other operations may be added.
[0412] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a
storage medium storing instructions, the instructions, when
executed by at least one processor, are set to allow the at least
one processor to perform at least one operation, and the at least
one operation, in a method for operating an electronic device, may
include connecting with an electronic cover, obtaining
configuration information of an electronic cover, and setting a
user interface in response to the configuration information.
[0413] While the present disclosure has been shown and described
with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be
understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form
and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit
and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended
claims and their equivalents.
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