U.S. patent application number 17/167483 was filed with the patent office on 2021-08-12 for electronic device and method for operating high speed screen of electronic device.
The applicant listed for this patent is SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.. Invention is credited to Sungyul Choe, Seonghoon Choi, Nawoong Han, Gyehun Jeon, Sangheon Kim, Yeunwook Lim.
Application Number | 20210248973 17/167483 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005432050 |
Filed Date | 2021-08-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210248973 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Jeon; Gyehun ; et
al. |
August 12, 2021 |
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING HIGH SPEED SCREEN OF
ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Abstract
An electronic device may include: a display configured to
display an execution screen of an application, and a processor
operatively connected to the display. The processor is configured
to: execute the application; receive a frequency event from the
application; identify predetermined settings based on the
application being executed; determine, based on the frequency event
and the predetermined settings, a refresh rate of an execution
screen of the application; identify, based on state information of
the electronic device and the determined refresh rate, information
for controlling operation of a high speed screen; and controlling,
based on the identified information, the high speed screen related
to the execution screen of the application on the display.
Inventors: |
Jeon; Gyehun; (Suwon-si,
KR) ; Choe; Sungyul; (Suwon-si, KR) ; Choi;
Seonghoon; (Suwon-si, KR) ; Han; Nawoong;
(Suwon-si, KR) ; Kim; Sangheon; (Suwon-si, KR)
; Lim; Yeunwook; (Suwon-si, KR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. |
Suwon-si |
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KR |
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Family ID: |
1000005432050 |
Appl. No.: |
17/167483 |
Filed: |
February 4, 2021 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G09G 5/003 20130101;
G09G 5/14 20130101; G09G 2320/041 20130101 |
International
Class: |
G09G 5/00 20060101
G09G005/00; G09G 5/14 20060101 G09G005/14 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Feb 10, 2020 |
KR |
10-2020-0015968 |
Claims
1. An electronic device comprising: a display configured to display
an execution screen of an application; and a processor operatively
connected to the display, wherein the processor is configured to:
execute the application; receive a frequency event from the
application; identify predetermined settings based on the
application being executed; determine, based on the frequency event
and the predetermined settings, a refresh rate of the execution
screen of the application; identify, based on state information of
the electronic device and the determined refresh rate, information
for controlling operation of a high speed screen; and control so as
to display, based on the identified information, the high speed
screen related to the execution screen of the application on the
display.
2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor, in
determining the refresh rate, is configured to: identify a window
layout for configuration of the execution screen of the
application; based on a window that needs to operate at a separate
refresh rate being present in the identified layout, determine
whether the window corresponds to a transition operation or an
animation operation; and based on the window corresponding to the
transition operation or the animation operation, request the
display to operate at a refresh rate in a range of a first
frequency to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is a
frequency higher than the first frequency.
3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the processor, based
on the window not corresponding to the transition operation or the
animation operation, is configured to: request the display to
operate at a refresh rate in a range lower than or equal to the
first frequency based on the window being a window registered as a
package with a non-high refresh rate in an application management
module; determine whether a refresh rate requested by the window is
present based on the window not being a window registered as a
package with a non-high refresh rate in the application management
module; and based on the refresh rate requested by the window being
present, request the display to operate at the requested refresh
rate, wherein the application management module comprises commands
for configuring and/or controlling operation of an application in
the electronic device installed and/or registered in the electronic
device.
4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the processor is
configured to: based on the refresh rate requested by the window
not being present, determine whether the window is a window
registered as a package with a fixed refresh rate in the
application management module; based on the window being determined
as a window registered as a package with a fixed refresh rate in
the application management module, request the display to operate
at the fixed refresh rate; based on the window not being a window
registered as a package with the fixed refresh rate in the
application management module, determine whether the window
corresponds to an application including predetermined settings;
based on the window being determined as corresponding to an
application including predetermined settings, request the display
to operate at the fixed refresh rate; and based on the window not
corresponding to an application including the predetermined
settings, request the display to operate at a refresh rate in a
range of the first frequency to the second frequency.
5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, the processor, based
on identifying the information for controlling operation of the
high speed screen, is configured to: determine whether the
electronic device is in a low-power mode based on receiving the
determined refresh rate; and request the display to operate at a
refresh rate less than or equal to the first frequency based on the
electronic device being determined as being in the low-power
mode.
6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the processor is
configured to: based on the electronic device being determined as
not being in the low power mode, determine whether at least one
piece of state information of the electronic device requests
operation of the display at the first frequency or less; and based
on the at least one piece of state information of the electronic
device requesting operation of the display at the first frequency
or less, request the display to operate at a refresh rate less than
or equal to the first frequency.
7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the processor is
configured to: determine whether the electronic device is in a
first mode based on the at least one piece of state information of
the electronic device not requesting operation of the display at
the first frequency or less; based on the electronic device being
in the first mode, determine whether a request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to a policy is present, and based on
the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a
policy being present, request the display to operate at a fixed
refresh rate less than or equal to the first frequency; and based
on the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a
policy not being present, request the display to operate at a
refresh rate less than or equal to the first frequency.
8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the processor is
configured to: based on the electronic device not being in the
first mode, determine whether the electronic device is in a second
mode; based on the electronic device being in the second mode,
determine whether a request for operation at a fixed refresh rate
according to a policy is present; based on the request for
operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a policy being
present, request the display to operate at a fixed refresh rate in
a range of the first frequency to the second frequency; and based
on the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a
policy not being present, request the display to operate at a
refresh rate in the range of the first frequency to the second
frequency.
9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the processor is
configured to: based on the electronic device not being in the
second mode, determine whether a brightness and an illuminance of
the electronic device falls within a predetermined range; based on
the brightness and the illuminance falling within the predetermined
range, determine whether a request for operation at a fixed refresh
rate according to a policy is present; based on the request for
operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a policy being
present, request the display to operate at a fixed refresh rate in
a range of the first frequency to the second frequency; and based
on the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a
policy not being present, request the display to operate at a
refresh rate in a range of the first frequency to the second
frequency.
10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, based on the
brightness and the illuminance being beyond the predetermined
range, the processor is configured to request the display to
operate at a refresh rate less than or equal to the first
frequency.
11. A method of operating a high speed screen of an electronic
device, the method comprising: executing an application; receiving
a frequency event from the application; identifying predetermined
settings based on the application being executed; determining,
based on the frequency event and the predetermined settings, a
refresh rate of the execution screen of the application;
identifying, based on state information of the electronic device
and the determined refresh rate, information for controlling
operation of a high speed screen; and controlling so as to display,
based on the identified information, the high speed screen related
to the execution screen of the application on the display.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the determining the refresh
rate comprises: identifying a window layout for configuration of
the execution screen of the application; based on a window that
needs to operate at a separate refresh rate being present in the
identified layout, determining whether the window corresponds to a
transition operation or an animation operation; and based on the
window corresponding to the transition operation or the animation
operation, requesting the display to operate at a refresh rate in a
range of a first frequency to a second frequency range, wherein the
second frequency is a frequency higher than the first
frequency.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein, based on the window not
corresponding to the transition operation or the animation
operation, the method further comprises: based on the window being
a window registered as a package with a non-high refresh rate in an
application management module, requesting the display to operate at
a refresh rate in a range lower than or equal to the first
frequency; based on the window not being a window registered as a
package with a non-high refresh rate in the application management
module, determining whether a refresh rate requested by the window
is present; and based on the refresh rate requested by the window
being present, requesting the display to operate at the requested
refresh rate.
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: based on the
refresh rate requested by the window not being present, determining
whether the window is a window registered as a package with a fixed
refresh rate in the application management module; based on the
window being determined as a window registered as a package with a
fixed refresh rate in the application management module, requesting
the display to operate at the fixed refresh rate; based on the
window not being a window registered as a package with the fixed
refresh rate in the application management module, determining
whether the window corresponds to an application including
predetermined settings; based on the window being determined as
corresponding to an application including the predetermined
settings, requesting the display to operate at the fixed refresh
rate; and based on the window not corresponding to an application
including the predetermined settings, requesting the display to
operate at a refresh rate in a range of the first frequency to the
second frequency.
15. The method of claim 11, wherein the identifying the information
for controlling operation of the high speed scree comprises:
determining whether the electronic device is in a low-power mode
based on receiving the determined refresh rate; and based on the
electronic device being determined as being in the low-power mode,
requesting the display to operate at a refresh rate less than or
equal to the first frequency.
16. The method of claim 15, further comprising: based on the
electronic device being determined as not being in the low-power
mode, determining whether at least one piece of state information
of the electronic device requests operation of the display at the
first frequency or less; and based on at least one piece of state
information of the electronic device requesting operation of the
display at the first frequency or less, requesting the display to
operate at a refresh rate less than or equal to the first
frequency.
17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: based on at least
one piece of state information of the electronic device not
requesting operation of the display at the first frequency or less,
determining whether the electronic device is in a first mode; and
based on the electronic device being in the first mode, determining
whether a request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according
to a policy is present, and based on the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to a policy being present, requesting
the display to operate at a fixed refresh rate less than or equal
to the first frequency; and based on the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to a policy not being present,
requesting the display to operate at a refresh rate less than or
equal to the first frequency.
18. The method of claim 17, further comprising: based on the
electronic device not being in the first mode, determining whether
the electronic device is in a second mode; based on the electronic
device being in the second mode, determining whether a request for
operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a policy is present;
based on the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate
according to a policy being present, requesting the display to
operate at a fixed refresh rate in a range of the first frequency
to the second frequency; and based on the request for operation at
a fixed refresh rate according to a policy not being present,
requesting the display to operate at a refresh rate in a range of
the first frequency to the second frequency.
19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: based on the
electronic device not being in the second mode, determining whether
a brightness and an illuminance of the electronic device fall
within a predetermined range; based on the brightness and the
illuminance falling within the predetermined range, determining
whether a request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according
to a policy is present; based on the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to a policy being present, requesting
the display to operate at a fixed refresh rate in a range of the
first frequency to the second frequency; and based on the request
for operation at a fixed refresh rate according to a policy not
being present, requesting the display to operate at a refresh rate
in a range of the first frequency to the second frequency.
20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: based on the
brightness and the illuminance being beyond the predetermined
range, requesting the display to operate at a refresh rate less
than or equal to the first frequency.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is based on and claims priority under 35
U.S.C. 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2020-0015968, filed
on Feb. 10, 2020, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the
disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND
Field
[0002] The disclosure relates to an electronic device and control
of the screen of an electronic device and, for example, to an
electronic device capable of controlling the refresh rate of a
screen to be displayed on a display.
Description of Related Art
[0003] Various electronic devices, such as a smart phone, a tablet
PC, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a personal digital
assistant (PDA), a laptop personal computer (laptop PC), a wearable
device, and the like, have become popularized.
[0004] An electronic device may include a display that supports a
high refresh rate in order to provide a user with various usability
improvements including seamless screen transition effects.
[0005] An electronic device may include a display that supports a
relatively high refresh rate, and may display a relatively large
number of frames per second, thereby providing a smooth screen
output to a user.
[0006] An electronic device that supports a relatively high refresh
rate may operate by variably changing a refresh rate, in addition
to using a high refresh rate.
[0007] If the electronic device reproduces a screen displayed at a
relatively high refresh rate, the electronic device may consume
high power and thus heat may be produced.
[0008] In addition, if the electronic device changes a refresh rate
from a relatively high refresh rate to a low refresh rate, or from
a relatively low refresh rate to a high refresh rate, screen
transition performed on the display may be unnatural.
[0009] The above information is presented as background information
only to assist with an understanding of the 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 disclosure.
SUMMARY
[0010] Embodiments of the disclosure provide an electronic device
and a method of operating a high speed screen by an electronic
device that operate a display at a high refresh rate by preventing
and/or reducing heat generation, and to continuously provide a
seamless screen when changing the refresh rate of the display.
[0011] In accordance with an example embodiment of the disclosure,
an electronic device may include: a display configured to display
an execution screen of an application; and a processor operatively
connected to the display, wherein the processor is configured to:
execute the application; receive a frequency event from the
application; identify predetermined settings based on the
application being executed; determine, based on the frequency event
and the predetermined settings, a refresh rate of an execution
screen of the application; identify, based on state information of
the electronic device and the determined refresh rate, information
for controlling operation of a high speed screen; and controlling
based on the identified information, the high speed screen related
to the execution screen of the application on the display.
[0012] In accordance with an example embodiment of the disclosure,
a method of operating a high speed screen of an electronic device
may include: executing an application; receiving a frequency event
from the application; identifying predetermined settings based on
the application being executed; determining, based on the frequency
event and the predetermined settings, a refresh rate of an
execution screen of the application; identifying, based on state
information of the electronic device and the determined refresh
rate, information for controlling operation of a high speed screen;
and controlling, based on the identified information, the high
speed screen related to the execution screen of the application on
the display.
[0013] An electronic device and a method of operating a high speed
screen by the electronic device according to various example
embodiments may determine a refresh rate based on information
associated with the refresh rate of an application and the state
information of the electronic device, and may stably perform
operation even though displaying a screen on the display at a
relatively high refresh rate.
[0014] An electronic device and a method of operating a high speed
screen by the electronic device according to various example
embodiments may determine a refresh rate based on information
associated with the refresh rate of an application and the state
information of the electronic device, and may perform quick and
seamless transition when changing the refresh rate of a screen on a
display.
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 detailed description, taken in conjunction with
the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0016] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic
device in a network environment according to various
embodiments;
[0017] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating example hierarchy of
software of an electronic device according to various
embodiments;
[0018] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
operating the high speed screen of an electronic device according
to various embodiments;
[0019] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
operating the high speed screen of an electronic device according
to various embodiments;
[0020] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
determining the refresh rate of an electronic device according to
various embodiments;
[0021] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
identifying information for controlling operation of the high speed
screen of an electronic device according to various
embodiments;
[0022] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
determining a refresh rate based on whether the brightness and/or
illuminance of an electronic device falls within a predetermined
brightness and/or illuminance range according to various
embodiments;
[0023] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example method of
determining a refresh rate using a setting application of an
electronic device according to various embodiments;
[0024] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0025] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0026] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0027] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0028] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0029] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0030] FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0031] FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0032] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0033] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0034] FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0035] FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via a setting application of an electronic
device according to various embodiments;
[0036] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example display to
which the refresh rate of an electronic device is applied according
to various embodiments;
[0037] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example refresh rate
based on the illuminance and/or brightness of an electronic device
according to various embodiments;
[0038] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example user interface
of an application which is being executed when a refresh rate is
changed according to various embodiments;
[0039] FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example user interface
of a video wallpaper when a refresh rate is changed according to
various embodiments; and
[0040] FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating example improvement of
motion disconnection when an application requests operation at a
refresh rate of a fixed frequency less than or equal to a first
frequency according to various embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic
device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various
embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 in the
network environment 100 may communicate with an electronic device
102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless
communication network), or an electronic device 104 or a server 108
via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication
network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may
communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108.
According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a
processor 120, memory 130, an input device 150, a sound output
device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, a sensor
module 176, an interface 177, a haptic module 179, a camera module
180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication
module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an
antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., the
display device 160 or the camera module 180) of the components may
be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other
components may be added in the electronic device 101. In some
embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as single
integrated circuitry. For example, the sensor module 176 (e.g., a
fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may
be implemented as embedded in the display device 160 (e.g., a
display).
[0042] The processor 120 may execute, for example, software (e.g.,
a program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a
hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101
coupled with the processor 120, and may perform various data
processing or computation. According to an embodiment, as at least
part of the data processing or computation, the processor 120 may
load a command or data received from another component (e.g., the
sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) in volatile
memory 132, process the command or the data stored in the volatile
memory 132, and store resulting data in non-volatile memory 134.
According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main
processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an
application processor (AP)), and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g.,
a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP),
a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is
operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main
processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary
processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main
processor 121, or to be specific to a specified function. The
auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented as separate from, or as
part of the main processor 121.
[0043] The auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of
functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the
display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication
module 190) among the components of the electronic device 101,
instead of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is
in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main
processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an active state
(e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the
auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a
communication processor) may be implemented as part of another
component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module
190) functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123.
[0044] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one
component (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the
electronic device 101. The various data may include, for example,
software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for
a command related thereto. The memory 130 may include the volatile
memory 132 or the non-volatile memory 134.
[0045] The program 140 may be stored in the memory 130 as software,
and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142,
middleware 144, or an application 146.
[0046] The input device 150 may receive a command or data to be
used by other component (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic
device 101, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic
device 101. The input device 150 may include, for example, a
microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus
pen).
[0047] The sound output device 155 may output sound signals to the
outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155
may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may
be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing
record, and the receiver may be used for an incoming calls.
According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as
separate from, or as part of the speaker.
[0048] The display device 160 may visually provide information to
the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The
display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram
device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a
corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector.
According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include
touch circuitry adapted to detect a touch, or sensor circuitry
(e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of force
incurred by the touch.
[0049] The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electrical
signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module
170 may obtain the sound via the input device 150, or output the
sound via the sound output device 155 or a headphone of an external
electronic device (e.g., an electronic device 102) directly (e.g.,
wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device 101.
[0050] The sensor module 176 may detect an operational state (e.g.,
power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an
environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the
electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or
data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an
embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a
gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a
magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity
sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric
sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance
sensor.
[0051] The interface 177 may support one or more specified
protocols to be used for the electronic device 101 to be coupled
with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device
102) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an
embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high
definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus
(USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio
interface.
[0052] A connecting terminal 178 may include a connector via which
the electronic device 101 may be physically connected with the
external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102).
According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal 178 may
include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card
connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).
[0053] The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into
a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or
electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via his
tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an
embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a
motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.
[0054] The camera module 180 may capture a still image or moving
images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may
include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors,
or flashes.
[0055] The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to
the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power
management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for
example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
[0056] The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component
of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the
battery 189 may include, for example, a primary cell which is not
rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel
cell.
[0057] The communication module 190 may support establishing a
direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless
communication channel between the electronic device 101 and the
external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the
electronic device 104, or the server 108) and performing
communication via the established communication channel. The
communication module 190 may include one or more communication
processors that are operable independently from the processor 120
(e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g.,
wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an
embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless
communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a
short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation
satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired
communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN)
communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A
corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate
with the external electronic device via the first network 198
(e.g., a short-range communication network, such as BluetoothTM,
wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association
(IrDA)) or the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication
network, such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer
network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN)). These various types
of communication modules may be implemented as a single component
(e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multi components
(e.g., multi chips) separate from each other. The wireless
communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the
electronic device 101 in a communication network, such as the first
network 198 or the second network 199, using subscriber information
(e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in
the subscriber identification module 196.
[0058] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or
power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device)
of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the
antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating
element including a conductive material or a conductive pattern
formed in or on a substrate (e.g., PCB). According to an
embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of
antennas. In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a
communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the
first network 198 or the second network 199, may be selected, for
example, by the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless
communication module 192) from the plurality of antennas. The
signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the
communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the
selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another
component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other
than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of
the antenna module 197.
[0059] At least some of the above-described components may be
coupled mutually and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data)
therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a
bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral
interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface
(MIPI)).
[0060] According to an embodiment, commands or data may be
transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the
external electronic device 104 via the server 108 coupled with the
second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may
be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the
electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some of
operations to be executed at the electronic device 101 may be
executed at one or more of the external electronic devices 102,
104, or 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should
perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a
request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101,
instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the
service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to
perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or
more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform
the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an
additional function or an additional service related to the
request, and transfer an outcome of the performing to the
electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the
outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at
least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud
computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing
technology may be used, for example.
[0061] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the
hierarchy of software of the electronic device 101 according to
various embodiments.
[0062] An application layer 201 of the electronic device 101 may
include applications 211 and a setting application 222.
[0063] The applications 211 and the setting application 222
included in the application layer 201 may be preloaded in the
electronic device 101 when the electronic device is manufactured,
or may be downloaded from or updated by an external electronic
device (e.g., the electronic device 102 or 104, or the server 108)
when the electronic device is used by a user.
[0064] The applications 211 may include, for example, and without
limitation, a home screen application, a phone application, a
message application, an Internet browser application, a camera
application, an alarm application, a contacts application, a voice
recognition application, an e-mail application, a calendar
application, a media player application, a gallery (or album)
application, a watch application, a health care application (e.g.,
measuring biometric information such as the amount of exercise,
blood sugar), an environment information application (e.g.,
measuring atmospheric pressure, humidity, or temperature
information), a lock screen application, a navigation bar
application, a note (or memo) application, a recent application,
Gmail.TM. application, Google Maps.TM. application, Instagram.TM.
application, Facebook.TM. application, Kakao Talk.TM. application,
a game application, or the like.
[0065] The setting application 222 may include some of the
applications 211. The setting application 222 may be an application
that is capable of setting a display (e.g., the display device 160)
of the electronic device 101, communication (e.g., the
communication module 190) of the electronic device 101, the battery
of the electronic device 101, notifications of the electronic
device 101, the background screen of the electronic device 101,
updating of the electronic device 101, the operations of the
applications 211, etc.
[0066] For example, the setting applications may include, without
limitation, a home screen application, a lock screen application, a
navigation bar application, a phone application, a message
application, a calendar application, a contacts application, an
e-mail application, a note (or memo) application, a gallery (or
album) application, an Internet browser application included in the
applications 211 and/or the setting application 222 may include
native applications. The native application may include an
application pre-loaded when the electronic device 101 is
manufactured.
[0067] The Gmail.TM. application, Google Maps.TM. application,
Instagram.TM. application, Facebook.TM. application, and/or Kakao
Talk.TM. application included in the applications 211 may be third
party applications. The third party application may be an
application downloaded from another electronic device.
[0068] The setting application 222 may control, for example, the
power (turning on or turning off) or the functions (the brightness,
resolution, or focus of the display device 160 or the camera module
180) of an external electronic device that communicates with the
electronic device 101 or some elements (e.g., the display device
160 or the camera module 180) thereof. The setting application 222
may support installation, deletion, or updating of an application
that operates in an external electronic device.
[0069] The applications 211 and the setting application 222
included in the application layer 201 may draw at least one layer
based on the resolution of a display area of the display (e.g., the
display device 160).
[0070] According to various embodiments, the applications 211 and
the setting application 222 included in the application layer 201
may draw at least one layer based on the resolution of a display
area of the display (e.g., the display device 160), using a drawing
library (e.g., view).
[0071] The applications 211 and/or the setting application 222
included in the application layer 201 may include an event
associated with a frequency (or information associated with a
refresh rate) according to a scenario.
[0072] The event associated with a frequency (or information
associated with a refresh rate) may be stored in advance in each of
the applications 211 and/or setting application 222, and may be set
for each of the applications 211 and/or setting application 222 by
a user input.
[0073] The electronic device 101 may, for example, manage each of
the applications 211 using a white list. The white list may be
included in the setting application 222 and/or application layer
201. For example, the electronic device 101 may manage native
applications and/or third party applications using a white list
which is reliable. For example, the electronic device 101 may
receive a user input associated with an application to be
designated as a white list via setting applications 222, and may
manage the application selected by the user as a white list.
[0074] An application which is managed as a white list among the
applications 211 may transfer an event associated with a frequency,
which is stored in advance in the application (or information
associated with a refresh rate), to a high speed screen control
module 212 and/or a high speed screen operating module 213 of a
first framework layer 202.
[0075] According to various embodiments, if native applications
and/or third party applications are executed, the electronic device
101 may transfer an event associated with a frequency, which is
stored in advance in the executed application (or information
associated with a refresh rate), to the high speed screen control
module 212 and/or the high speed screen operating module 213 of the
first framework layer 202.
[0076] According to various embodiments, when an application is
executed, an event associated with a frequency (or the information
associated with a refresh rate), which is transferred to the high
speed screen control module 212 and the high speed screen operating
module 213 of the first framework layer 202, may include, for
example, at least one of CGF_120, CFG_96, CGF_60, CGF_48, CFG30, or
CGF_24.
[0077] According to various embodiments, if the electronic device
101 may perform an operation related to video reproduction in a
local and/or streaming reproduction manner, the electronic device
101 may transfer an event associated with a frequency to the high
speed screen control module 212 and/or high speed screen operating
module 213 of the first framework layer 202 using a media service.
The media service may store an event associated with a frequency
(or information associated with a refresh rate) in advance. The
media service may configure and store the event associated with a
frequency (or information associated with a refresh rate) by a user
in advance. The media service may receive the event associated with
a frequency (or information associated with a refresh rate) from
the outside and may store the same. The media service may be an
application and may be a program stored in a framework.
[0078] The electronic device 101 may include software related to a
system, for example, settings, a digital well being service, an
input manager, a view animation and/or a heat generation control
module (e.g., a heat generation control module 216) in the
application layer 201 or the first framework layer 202. If an event
associated with a frequency (or information associated with a
refresh rate) occurs from the software related to a system, the
electronic device 101 may transfer the event associated with a
frequency (or information associated with a refresh rate) to the
high speed screen control module 212 and/or high speed operating
module 213 of the first framework layer 202.
[0079] The electronic device 101 may designate in advance and
configure an event associated with a frequency (or information
associated with a refresh rate) of a display (e.g., the display
device 160) using the setting application 222.
[0080] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may designate in advance and configure an event associated with a
frequency (or information associated with a refresh rate) of each
of the applications 211 using the setting application 222.
[0081] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may designate in advance and configure an event associated with a
frequency (or information associated with a refresh rate) of a game
application management module 2142 (e.g., a game booster setting
application) using the setting application 222.
[0082] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may designate in advance and configure an event associated with a
frequency (or information associated with a refresh rate) of a
camera application management module 2141 using the setting
application 222.
[0083] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may include a normal speed mode and/or a high speed mode for a
refresh rate. For example, the normal speed mode may be a mode for
operating the refresh rate of a display (e.g., the display device
160) included in the electronic device 101 to be less than or equal
to a first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz). The high speed mode may be a
mode for operating the refresh rate of a display (e.g., the display
device 160) included in the electronic device 101 to be greater
than or equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) and/or less than
or equal to a second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0084] According to various embodiments, if the electronic device
101 is in the normal speed mode, the electronic device 101 may
support all resolutions that the display (e.g., the display device
160) is capable of implementing.
[0085] According to various embodiments, the resolutions that the
display (e.g., the display device 160) is capable of implementing
may include, for example, a wide quad high definition (WQHD)
resolution, a full high definition (FHD) resolution, and/or a high
definition (HD) resolution. If the electronic device 101 is in the
normal speed mode, the electronic device 101 may support a wide
quad high definition (WQHD) resolution, a full high definition
(FHD) resolution, and/or a high definition (HD) resolution.
[0086] According to various embodiments, if the electronic device
101 is in the high speed mode in association with a refresh rate,
the electronic device 101 may support a resolution which is less
than or equal to a predetermined resolution among all resolutions
that the display (e.g., the display device 160) is capable of
implementing. If the electronic device 101 is in the high speed
mode, the electronic device 101 may support a full high definition
(FHD) resolution and/or a high definition (HD) resolution.
[0087] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may change the normal speed mode and/or high speed mode under the
control of the processor 120. The electronic device 101 may change
the normal speed mode and/or high speed mode according to user
selection. The electronic device 101 may include the setting
application 222 via which a user is capable of selecting the normal
speed mode and/or high speed mode. The electronic device 101 may
provide a user interface via which a user is capable of selecting
the normal speed mode and/or high speed mode on the display (e.g.,
the display device 160).
[0088] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may change a refresh rate when a mode is changed between the normal
speed mode and/or the high speed mode. If a refresh rate is changed
according to a transition between the normal speed mode and/or high
speed mode, the electronic device 101 may terminate execution of an
application and may perform transition according to the selected
refresh rate. If a refresh rate is changed according to a
transition between the normal speed mode and/or high speed mode,
the electronic device 101 may maintain execution of an application
and perform transition according to the selected refresh rate.
[0089] The electronic device 101 may process a first frame (frame
1) to be black when changing a refresh rate according to a
transition between the normal speed mode and/or high speed mode.
When transition is performed between the normal speed mode and/or
high speed mode, the length of a vertical front porch (VFP) may
become longer and a difference in brightness may occur. The
difference in brightness may be recognized as the flicker of a
screen. According to various embodiments, when changing a refresh
rate according to a transition between the normal speed mode and/or
high speed mode, the electronic device 101 may process the first
frame (frame 1) to be black, and may reduce the flicker of a screen
which occurs when the refresh rate of the electronic device 101 is
changed.
[0090] The first framework layer 202 may include the high speed
screen control module 212 (a high speed window manager), the high
speed screen operating module 213 (a high speed display manager),
an application management module 214, a sensor control module 215,
a heat generation control module 216, and/or power saving module
217.
[0091] The high speed screen control module 212 (high speed window
manager) may perform a high speed screen control operation based on
a frequency event received from the application layer 201.
[0092] According to various embodiments, the high speed screen
control module 212 may determine a refresh rate according to a
policy. If the electronic device 101 performs a screen transition
of an application that is being executed and/or the screen that the
electronic device 101 is displaying corresponds to an animation
screen operation, the high speed screen control module 212 may
determine a refresh rate to be less than or equal to the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), and may control the display (e.g., the
display device 120).
[0093] According to various embodiments, if an application that is
being executed is registered as an application that operates at a
non-high refresh rate, the high speed screen control module 212 may
determine a refresh rate to be less than or equal to the first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) and may control the display (e.g., the
display device 120). Each of the applications 211 may include a
separate refresh rate and/or a separate package when being
installed or registered in the electronic device 101. An
application may be installed or registered in the electronic device
101 as an application operating at a non-high refresh rate and/or
as a separate package.
[0094] According to various embodiments, if an application that is
being executed declares a refresh rate, and if the application that
is being executed is registered in the application management
module 214 as an application operating at a separate fixed refresh
rate and/or a package, the high speed screen control module 212 may
control the display (e.g., the display device 120) at the
registered fixed refresh rate. An application may be installed or
registered in the electronic device 101 as an application operating
at a fixed refresh rate and/or as a separate package.
[0095] According to various embodiment, if an application that is
being executed is an application that is determined, selected,
and/or configured as an application operating at a high refresh
rate in the setting applications 222, the high speed screen control
module 212 may determine a refresh rate to be less than or equal to
the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) and may control the display
(e.g., the display device 120).
[0096] According to various embodiments, if an application that is
being executed is at least one of a lock screen, a home screen,
settings, and a navigation bar, the high speed screen control
module 212 may determine a refresh rate based on a priority order,
and may control the display (e.g., the display device 120).
[0097] For example, if an application that is being executed is a
lock screen, the lock screen application may perform a video wall
paper animation operation, and may perform an animation operation
that changes the lock screen to a home screen.
[0098] For example, if an application that is being executed is a
home screen, the home screen application may perform an application
launch animation, and may perform a page transition animation.
[0099] For example, if an application that is being executed is
settings, the setting application 222 may perform a list navigation
animation, and a depth-in-and-out animation. A depth-in-and-out
animation operation may be an operation (depth in) of further
displaying information when an item displayed on a list is selected
or an operation (depth-out) of displaying previous information of
displayed information.
[0100] For example, if an application that is being executed is a
navigation bar, the application may perform a recent animation, a
home screen animation, and a back navigation animation. The recent
animation may be an animation that reduces an execution screen
associated with a recently executed application and displays at
least one reduced execution screen. The home screen animation may
be an animation that changes an application execution screen to a
home screen. The back navigation animation may be an animation that
displays the screen of a previous stage.
[0101] The application management module 214 may include the camera
application management module 2141 and/or the game application
management module 2142. The application management module 214 may
include a program and/or software controlled by the processor 120,
and the application management module 214 may include commands for
configuring and/or controlling the operations of applications in
the electronic device 101 which are installed and/or registered in
the electronic device 101. The commands associated with the
application management module 214 may be stored in the memory 130,
and may be performed under the control of the processor 120.
[0102] The application management module 214 may transfer, to the
high speed screen control module 212, information associated with
the package of an application that is registered as a package in
the application management module 214 and information associated
with a refresh rate requested by the application, from among the
applications 211.
[0103] According to various embodiments, when a camera is executed,
the camera application management module 2141 may transfer
information associated with the package of an application that uses
the camera and information associated with a refresh rate requested
by the application, to the high speed screen control module
212.
[0104] According to various embodiments, when a game is executed,
the game application management module 2142 may transfer
information associated with the package of a game application and a
refresh rate requested by the application, to the high speed screen
control module 212.
[0105] The high speed screen operating module 213 may receive
information associated with a refresh rate (or an operating
frequency) transferred from the high speed screen control module
212, and may control operation of the display (e.g., the display
device 160) based on the state information of the electronic device
101.
[0106] The electronic device 101 may sense the brightness and/or
illuminance of the display (e.g., the display device 160), and may
transfer the sensing information to the sensor control module
215.
[0107] The electronic device 101 may sense the brightness and/or
illuminance of the ambient environment of the electronic device 101
via the sensor module 176, and may transfer the information sensed
via the sensor module 176 to the sensor control module 215.
[0108] The sensor control module 215 may transfer information
associated with the brightness and/or illuminance of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) or the electronic device 101 to the
high speed screen operating module 213.
[0109] If the brightness and/or illuminance of the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) or the electronic device 101 is greater
than or equal to a predetermined brightness and/or illuminance, the
sensor control module 215 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate to be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) and/or the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0110] If the brightness and/or illuminance of the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) or the electronic device 101 is less than
or equal to a predetermined brightness and/or illuminance, the
sensor control module 215 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate to be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0111] The heat generation control module 216 may receive
information associated with the battery state and the heat
generation of the electronic device 101. The heat generation
control module 216 may transmit the information associated with the
heat generation of the electronic device 101 and/or the information
associated with the battery 189 to the high speed screen operating
module 213.
[0112] If the heat generation state of the electronic device 101 is
greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature, the heat
generation control module 216 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0113] If the charging power of the battery 189 is less than or
equal to a predetermined power, the heat generation control module
216 may request the high speed screen operating module 213 to
operate a refresh rate be less than or equal to the first frequency
(e.g., 60 Hz).
[0114] The power saving module 217 may determine whether the
electronic device 101 is in a power saving mode, and may transfer
information associated with the power saving mode to the high speed
screen operating module 213.
[0115] If the electronic device 101 enters the power saving mode,
the power saving module 217 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0116] A second framework layer 203 may include a surface flinger
231.
[0117] The second framework layer 203 may include a hardware
abstraction layer (HAL).
[0118] The second framework layer 203 may include an abstraction
layer between a plurality of hardware modules included in a
hardware layer and software of the electronic device 101.
[0119] The surface flinger 231 may combine a plurality of layers.
The surface flinger 231 may transfer data corresponding to the
combined plurality of layers to the display (e.g., the display
device 160) or a display controller (not illustrated). The display
(e.g., the display device 160) or the display controller (not
illustrated) may display a screen based on the data transferred
from the surface flinger 231.
[0120] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
operating the high speed screen of the electronic device 101
according to various embodiments.
[0121] In operation 301, the electronic device 101 executes an
application under the control of the processor 120.
[0122] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101
may execute one of the applications 211 and the setting application
222 of FIG. 2 under the control of the processor 120.
[0123] In operation 303, the electronic device 101 may enable a
framework (e.g., the first framework layer 202) to receive a
frequency event from the executed application, under the control of
the processor 120. The frequency event may include, for example,
the refresh rate of a display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0124] According to various embodiments, in operation 303, the
electronic device 101 may enable the high speed screen control
module 212 to receive a frequency event from the executed
application, under the control of the processor 120.
[0125] In operation 305, the electronic device 101 may control
operation of a high speed screen based on the received frequency
event, under the control of the processor 120.
[0126] According to various embodiments, in operation 305, the
electronic device 101 may request a frequency operation determined
according to the operation of controlling the high speed screen
based on the received frequency event, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0127] According to various embodiments, in operation 305, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the
framework (e.g., the first framework layer 202) controls a high
speed screen based on the received frequency event, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0128] According to various embodiments, in operation 305, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the high
speed screen control module 212 controls a high speed screen based
on the received frequency event, under the control of the processor
120.
[0129] According to various embodiments, in operation 305, the
electronic device 101 may control a high speed screen based on the
received frequency event and a frequency event requested by the
application management module 214, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0130] In operation 307, the electronic device 101 may control
operation of the high speed screen under the control of the
processor 120.
[0131] According to various embodiments, in operation 307, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the
framework (e.g., the first framework layer 202) controls operation
of the high speed screen, under the control of the processor
120.
[0132] According to various embodiments, in operation 307, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the high
speed screen operation module 213 controls operation of the high
speed screen, under the control of the processor 120.
[0133] According to various embodiments, in operation 307, the
electronic device 101 may control operation of the high speed
screen based on the frequency operation request transmitted from
the high speed screen control module 212 and the state information
of the electronic device 101, under the control of the processor
120. The state information of the electronic device 101 may be
transmitted from one or more among the sensor control module 215,
the heat generation control module 216, or the power saving module
217.
[0134] According to various embodiments, in operation 307, the
electronic device 101 may determine a frequency operation according
to the operation of controlling operation of the high speed screen
based on the frequency operation request transmitted from the high
speed screen control module 212 and the state information of the
electronic device 101, under the control of the processor 120.
According to various embodiments, in operation 307, the electronic
device 101 may transmit the frequency operation determined by the
high speed screen operating module 213 to the surface flinger 231,
under the control of the processor 120.
[0135] In operation 309, the electronic device 101 may display the
high speed screen under the control of the processor 120.
[0136] According to various embodiments, in operation 309, the
electronic device 101 may display the high speed screen according
to the frequency operation determined by the high speed screen
operation module 213, under the control of the processor 120.
[0137] According to various embodiments, in operation 309, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the
framework (e.g., the second framework layer 203) displays the high
speed screen according to the frequency operation determined by the
high speed screen operation module 213, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0138] According to various embodiments, in operation 309, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the surface
flinger 231 displays the high speed screen according to the
frequency operation determined by the high speed screen operation
module 213, under the control of the processor 120.
[0139] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
operating the high speed screen of the electronic device 101
according to various embodiments.
[0140] In operation 401, the electronic device 101 executes an
application under the control of the processor 120. According to
various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may execute one of
the applications 211 and the setting application 222 of FIG. 2,
under the control of the processor 120.
[0141] In operation 403, the electronic device 101 may enable a
framework (e.g., the first framework layer 202) to receive a
frequency event from the executed application, under the control of
the processor 120. The frequency event may include a refresh
rate.
[0142] According to various embodiments, in operation 403, the
electronic device 101 may enable the high speed screen control
module 212 to receive a frequency event from the executed
application, under the control of the processor 120.
[0143] In operation 405, the electronic device 101 may identify
predetermined settings if the application is executed, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0144] According to various embodiments, in operation 405, the
electronic device 101 may identify predetermined settings
associated with the frequency event based on the setting
application 222, under the control of the processor 120.
[0145] In operation 407, the electronic device 101 may determine
the refresh rate of the executed screen of the application based on
the received frequency event and the predetermined settings, under
the control of the processor 120.
[0146] According to various embodiments, in operation 407, the
electronic device 101 may control a high speed screen based on the
received frequency event and the predetermined settings, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0147] According to various embodiments, in operation 407, the
electronic device 101 may request a frequency operation determined
according to the operation of controlling the high speed screen
based on the received frequency event and the predetermined
settings, under the control of the processor 120.
[0148] According to various embodiments, in operation 407, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the
framework (e.g., the first framework layer 202) controls the high
speed screen based on the received frequency event and the
predetermined settings, under the control of the processor 120.
[0149] According to various embodiments, in operation 407, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the high
speed screen control module 212 controls the high speed screen
based on the received frequency event and the predetermined
settings, under the control of the processor 120.
[0150] According to various embodiments, in operation 407, the
electronic device 101 may control the high speed screen based on
the received frequency event, the predetermined settings, and a
frequency event requested by the application management module 214,
under the control of the processor 120.
[0151] In operation 409, the electronic device 101 may identify
information for controlling operation of the high speed screen
based on the determined screen refresh rate and the state
information of the electronic device 101, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0152] According to various embodiments, in operation 409, the
electronic device 101 may control operation of the high speed
screen based on the state information of the electronic device 101
and the predetermined settings, under the control of the processor
120.
[0153] According to various embodiments, in operation 409, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the
framework (e.g., the first framework layer 202) controls operation
of the high speed screen based on the state information of the
electronic device 101 and the predetermined settings, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0154] According to various embodiments, in operation 409, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the high
speed screen operating module 213 controls operation of the high
speed screen based on the state information of the electronic
device 101 and the predetermined settings, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0155] According to various embodiments, in operation 409, the
electronic device 101 may control operation of the high speed
screen based on the frequency operation request transmitted from
the high speed screen control module 212, the state information of
the electronic device 101, and the predetermined settings, under
the control of the processor 120. The state information of the
electronic device 101 may be transmitted from one or more among the
sensor control module 215, the heat generation control module 216,
or the power saving module 217.
[0156] According to various embodiments, in operation 409, the
electronic device 101 may determine a frequency operation according
to the operation of controlling operation of the high speed screen
based on the frequency operation request transmitted from the high
speed screen control module 212, the state information of the
electronic device 101, and the predetermined settings, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0157] According to various embodiments, in operation 409, the
electronic device 101 may transmit the frequency operation
determined by the high speed screen operating module 213 to the
surface flinger 231, under the control of the processor 120.
[0158] In operation 411, the electronic device 101 may display the
high speed screen on a display (e.g., the display device 160) based
on the identified information, under the control of the processor
120.
[0159] According to various embodiments, in operation 411, the
electronic device 101 may display the high speed screen under the
control of the processor 120.
[0160] According to various embodiments, in operation 411, the
electronic device 101 may display the high speed screen according
to the frequency operation determined by the high speed screen
operation module 213, under the control of the processor 120.
[0161] According to various embodiments, in operation 411, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the
framework (e.g., the second framework layer 203) displays the high
speed screen according to the frequency operation determined by the
high speed screen operation module 213, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0162] According to various embodiments, in operation 411, the
electronic device 101 may perform an operation in which the surface
flinger 231 displays the high speed screen according to the
frequency operation determined by the high speed screen operation
module 213, under the control of the processor 120.
[0163] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
determining the refresh rate of the electronic device 101 according
to various embodiments.
[0164] In operation 501, the electronic device 101 may identify a
window layout for configuration of a screen under the control of
the processor 120.
[0165] According to various embodiments, in operation 501, the
electronic device 101 may identify a window layout for
configuration of the screen of an application that is being
executed, under the control of the processor 120.
[0166] According to various embodiments, in operation 501, the
electronic device 101 may identify a window layout for
configuration of the screen of an application that transmits a
frequency event and is being executed, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0167] In operation 503, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether a window that needs to operate at a separate refresh rate
is present in the identified window layout, under the control of
the processor 120.
[0168] If it is determined that a window that needs to operate at a
separate refresh rate is present in operation 503, the electronic
device 101 may proceed with operation 505 under the control of the
processor 120.
[0169] If it is determined that a window that needs to operate at a
separate refresh rate is not present in operation 503, the
electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 519 under the
control of the processor 120.
[0170] If a window that needs to operate at a separate refresh rate
is not present, the electronic device 101 may perform a frequency
policy according to the policy of the electronic device 101 under
the control of the processor 120 in operation 519. The frequency
policy may be a policy associated with a refresh rate.
[0171] If a window that needs to operate at a separate refresh rate
is present, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the
window corresponds to a transition operation or an animation
operation under the control of the processor 120 in operation
505.
[0172] If the window is determined as corresponding to the
transition operation or animation operation in operation 505, the
electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 517 under the
control of the processor 120.
[0173] For example, the animation operation may include an
animation associated with entrance to and exit from an application,
an animation associated with application-to-application transition,
an animation associated with a window displayed separately (modal),
an animation associated with display of a bottom sheet, an
animation associated with display of a card type window, an
animation associated with display of "create new", an animation
associated with display of a dialog box (dialog), an animation
associated with display of a popup, an animation associated with
editing a list, an animation associated with extending an
application bar, an animation associated with a full screen
gesture, an animation associated with adding and deleting a grid,
an animation associated with a grid full, an animation associated
with grid reordering, an animation associated with grid zooming, an
animation associated with adding and deleting a list, an animation
associated with expanding a list, an animation associated with list
reordering, an animation associated with a cross application, and
an animation associated with depth-in-and-out.
[0174] In operation 517, the electronic device 101 may request a
display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a refresh rate
in the range of a first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to a second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), under the control of the processor
120.
[0175] If the window is determined as not corresponding to the
transition operation or animation operation in operation 505, the
electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 507 under the
control of the processor 120.
[0176] In operation 507, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether the window is a window registered as a package with a
non-high refresh rate in the application management module 214,
under the control of the processor 120.
[0177] In operation 507, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether an application that is being executed corresponds to a
window registered as a package with a non-high refresh rate in the
application management module 214, under the control of the
processor 120. If the application that is registered as a package
with a non-high refresh rate in the application management module
214 is, for example, an application which uses a camera, the
electronic device 101 may request the display (e.g., the display
device 160) to operate at a refresh rate in the range lower than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) when the application
which uses a camera is executed (e.g., operation 521).
[0178] If it is determined that the window is a window registered
as a package with a non-high refresh rate in the application
management module 214, the electronic device 101 may proceed with
operation 521, under the control of the processor 120.
[0179] If it is determined that the window is not a window
registered as a package with a non-high refresh rate in the
application management module 214, the electronic device 101 may
proceed with operation 509, under the control of the processor
120.
[0180] In operation 521, the electronic device 101 may request the
display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a refresh rate
falling in the range lower than or equal to the first frequency
(e.g., 60 Hz), under the control of the processor 120.
[0181] If it is determined that the window is not a window
registered as a package with a non-high refresh rate, the
electronic device 101 may determine whether a refresh rate
requested by the window of the application that is being executed
is present, under the control of the processor 120 in operation
509.
[0182] If it is determined that the refresh rate requested by the
window of the application that is being executed is present in
operation 509, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
523 under the control of the processor 120.
[0183] If it is determined that the refresh rate requested by the
window of the application that is being executed is not present in
operation 509, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
511 under the control of the processor 120.
[0184] In operation 523, the electronic device 101 may request the
display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at the refresh
rate requested by the window, under the control of the processor
120.
[0185] In operation 511, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether the application that is being executed corresponds to a
window registered as a package with a fixed refresh rate in the
application management module 214, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0186] If the application registered as a package with a fixed
refresh rate in the application management module 214 is, for
example, a game application, the electronic device 101 may request
the display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a fixed
refresh rate (e.g., a second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz)) requested by
the game application when the game application is executed.
[0187] If it is determined that the application that is being
executed corresponds to a window registered as a package with a
fixed refresh rate in the application management module 214 in
operation 511, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
525 under the control of the processor 120.
[0188] If it is determined that the application that is being
executed does not correspond to a window registered as a package
with a fixed refresh rate in the application management module 214
in operation 511, the electronic device 101 may proceed with
operation 513 under the control of the processor 120.
[0189] In operation 525, the electronic device 101 may request the
display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at the fixed
refresh rate, under the control of the processor 120.
[0190] In operation 513, the electronic device 101 may identify
whether the application that is being executed is an application
including predetermined settings, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0191] If it is determined that the application that is being
executed is an application including predetermined settings in
operation 513, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
525 under the control of the processor 120.
[0192] If it is determined that the application that is being
executed is not an application including predetermined settings in
operation 513, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
517 under the control of the processor 120.
[0193] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
identifying information for controlling operation of the high speed
screen of an electronic device according to various
embodiments.
[0194] In operation 601, the electronic device 101 may receive a
determined refresh rate, under the control of the processor
120.
[0195] According to various embodiments, in operation 601, the
electronic device 101 may receive a high speed screen control
request, under the control of the processor 120. According to
various embodiments, in operation 601, the electronic device 101
may receive a display operation request (e.g., a request for
operating the display device 160) including a refresh rate, under
the control of the processor 120.
[0196] According to various embodiments, in operation 601, the
electronic device 101 may receive a display operation request
(e.g., a request for operating the display device 160) including a
refresh rate from the high speed screen control module 212, under
the control of the processor 120.
[0197] According to various embodiments, in operation 601, the
electronic device 101 may receive, via the high speed screen
operating module 213, a display operation request (e.g., a request
for operating the display device 160) including a refresh rate from
the high speed screen control module 212, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0198] In operation 603, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether the electronic device 101 is in a low-power mode, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0199] According to various embodiments, in operation 603, the
electronic device 101 may determine whether the electronic device
101 is in a power saving mode, under the control of the processor
120. In operation 603, the electronic device 101 may receive
information associated with the low-power mode and/or power saving
mode of the electronic device 101 from at least one of the heat
generation control module 216 and/or power saving module 217, and
may determine whether the electronic device 101 is in the low-power
mode and/or power saving mode, under the control of the processor
120.
[0200] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in the
low-power mode (or power saving mode) in operation 603, the
electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 623 under the
control of the processor 120.
[0201] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 is not in
the low-power mode (or power saving mode) in operation 603, the
electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 605 under the
control of the processor 120.
[0202] In operation 623, the electronic device 101 may request the
display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a refresh rate
less than or equal to a first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz), under the
control of the processor 120.
[0203] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 is not in
the low-power mode (or power saving mode), the electronic device
101 may determine whether at least one piece of state information
of the electronic device 101 requests the display (e.g., the
display device 160) to operate at the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz)
or less, under the control of the processor 120 in operation 605.
If it is determined that at least one piece of state information of
the electronic device 101 requests the display (e.g., the display
device 160) to operate at the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) or less
in operation 605, the electronic device 101 may proceed with
operation 623 under the control of the processor 120. If it is
determined that at least one piece of state information of the
electronic device 101 does not request the display (e.g., the
display device 160) to operate at the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz)
or less in operation 605, the electronic device 101 may proceed
with operation 607 under the control of the processor 120.
[0204] The electronic device 101 may sense the brightness and/or
illuminance of the display (e.g., the display device 160), and may
transfer the sensing information to the sensor control module
215.
[0205] The electronic device 101 may sense the brightness and/or
illuminance of the ambient environment of the electronic device 101
via the sensor module 176, and may transfer the sensing information
obtained by the sensor module 176 to the sensor control module
215.
[0206] The sensor control module 215 may transfer information
associated with the brightness and/or illuminance of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) or the electronic device 101 to the
high speed screen operating module 213.
[0207] If the brightness and/or illuminance of the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) or the electronic device 101 is greater
than or equal to a predetermined brightness and/or illuminance, the
sensor control module 215 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate to be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) and/or a second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0208] If the brightness and/or illuminance of the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) or the electronic device 101 is less than
or equal to a predetermined brightness and/or illuminance, the
sensor control module 215 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate to be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0209] The heat generation control module 216 may receive
information associated with the battery state and the heat
generation of the electronic device 101. The heat generation
control module 216 may transmit the information associated with the
heat generation of the electronic device 101 and/or the information
associated with the battery 189 to the high speed screen operating
module 213.
[0210] If the heat generation state of the electronic device 101 is
greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature, the heat
generation control module 216 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate to be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0211] If the charging power of the battery 189 is less than or
equal to a predetermined power, the heat generation control module
216 may request the high speed screen operating module 213 to
operate a refresh rate to be less than or equal to the first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0212] The power saving module 217 may determine whether the
electronic device 101 is in a power saving mode, and may transfer
information associated with the power saving mode to the high speed
screen operating module 213.
[0213] If the electronic device 101 enters the power saving mode,
the power saving module 217 may request the high speed screen
operating module 213 to operate a refresh rate to be less than or
equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0214] If it is determined that at least one piece of state
information of the electronic device 101 does not request operation
of the display (e.g., the display device 160) at the first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) or less, the electronic device 101 may
determine whether the electronic device 101 operates in a first
mode under the control of the processor 120 in operation 607.
[0215] The first mode may, for example, be a mode for controlling
the display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a refresh
rate in the range lower than or equal to the first frequency (e.g.,
60 Hz).
[0216] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 does not
operate in the first mode in operation 607, the electronic device
101 may proceed with operation 609, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0217] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 operates
in the first mode in operation 607, the electronic device 101 may
proceed with operation 617, under the control of the processor
120.
[0218] If the electronic device 101 operates in the first mode, the
electronic device 101 may determine whether a request for operation
at a fixed refresh rate according to a policy is present, under the
control of the processor 120, in operation 617.
[0219] If it is determined that the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to the policy is present in operation
617, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 619 under
the control of the processor 120.
[0220] If it is determined that the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to the policy is not present in
operation 617, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
623 under the control of the processor 120.
[0221] If the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate
according to the policy is present, the electronic device 101 may
request the display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a
fixed refresh rate in the range lower than or equal to the first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz), under the control of the processor 120, in
operation 619.
[0222] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 does not
operate in the first mode, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether the electronic device 101 operates in a second mode, under
the control of the processor 120, in operation 609. The second mode
may, for example, be a mode for controlling the display (e.g., the
display device 160) to operate at a refresh rate in the range of
the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second frequency (e.g.,
120 Hz).
[0223] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 does not
operate in the second mode in operation 609, the electronic device
101 may proceed with operation 621, under the control of the
processor 120.
[0224] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 operates
in the second mode in operation 609, the electronic device 101 may
proceed with operation 611, under the control of the processor
120.
[0225] If it is determined that the electronic device 101 does not
operate in the second mode, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether the brightness and/or illuminance of the electronic device
101 falls within a predetermined brightness and/or illuminance
range, under the control of the processor 120, in operation
621.
[0226] If it is determined that the brightness and/or illuminance
of the electronic device 101 falls within a predetermined
brightness and/or illuminance range in operation 621, the
electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 611, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0227] If it is determined that the brightness and/or illuminance
of the electronic device 101 is beyond a predetermined brightness
and/or illuminance range in operation 621, the electronic device
101 may proceed with operation 623, under the control of the
processor 120. The predetermined brightness range may be, for
example, the range of 98 nit to 420 nit. The predetermined
illuminance range may be, for example, the range of 100 lux to 3000
lux.
[0228] In operation 611, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether a request for operation at a fixed refresh rate according
to a policy is present, under the control of the processor 120.
[0229] If it is determined that the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to the policy is present in operation
611, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 613 under
the control of the processor 120.
[0230] If it is determined that the request for operation at a
fixed refresh rate according to the policy is not present in
operation 611, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
615 under the control of the processor 120.
[0231] If the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate
according to the policy is present, the electronic device 101 may
request the display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a
fixed refresh rate in the range of the first frequency (e.g., 60
Hz) to the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), under the control of
the processor 120, in operation 613.
[0232] If the request for operation at a fixed refresh rate is not
present, the electronic device 101 may request the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) to operate at a refresh rate in the range
of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second frequency (e.g.,
120 Hz), under the control of the processor 120, in operation
615.
[0233] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
determining a refresh rate based on whether the brightness and/or
illuminance of the electronic device 101 falls within a
predetermined brightness and/or illuminance range according to
various embodiments.
[0234] In operation 701, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether a window that needs to operate at a high refresh rate is
present, under the control of the processor 120.
[0235] If it is determined that a window that needs to operate at a
high refresh rate is present in operation 701, the electronic
device 101 may proceed with operation 703 under the control of the
processor 120.
[0236] If it is determined that a window that needs to operate at a
high refresh rate is not present in operation 701, the electronic
device 101 may proceed with operation 709 under the control of the
processor 120.
[0237] In operation 709, the electronic device 101 may request the
display (e.g., the display device 160) to operate at a refresh rate
less than or equal to a first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz), under the
control of the processor 120.
[0238] If a window that needs to operate at a high refresh rate is
present, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the
brightness of the display (e.g., the display device 160) of the
electronic device 101 is greater than or equal to a first reference
brightness and the illuminance of the electronic device 101 is
greater than or equal to a first reference illuminance, under the
control of the processor 120, in operation 703. For example, the
first reference brightness may be 98 nit, and the first reference
illuminance may be 100 lux.
[0239] If it is determined that the brightness of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) of the electronic device 101 is
greater than or equal to the first reference brightness and the
illuminance of the electronic device 101 is greater than or equal
to the first reference illuminance in operation 703, the electronic
device 101 may proceed with operation 705.
[0240] If it is determined that the brightness of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) of the electronic device 101 is less
than or equal to the first reference brightness and the illuminance
of the electronic device 101 is less than or equal to the first
reference illuminance in operation 703, the electronic device 101
may proceed with operation 709.
[0241] If it is determined that the brightness of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) is greater than or equal to the
first reference brightness and the illuminance of the electronic
device 101 is greater than or equal to the first reference
illuminance, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the
brightness of the electronic device 101 is greater than or equal to
a second brightness and the illuminance of the electronic device
101 is greater than or equal to a second reference illuminance in
operation 705. The second reference brightness may be 420 nit, and
the second reference illuminance may be 3000 lux.
[0242] If it is determined that the brightness is less than or
equal to the second reference brightness and the illuminance is
less than or equal to the second reference illuminance in operation
705, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation 707 under
the control of the processor 120.
[0243] If it is determined that the brightness is greater than or
equal to the second reference brightness and the illuminance is
greater than or equal to the second reference illuminance in
operation 705, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
709 under the control of the processor 120.
[0244] If it is determined that the brightness is less than or
equal to the second reference brightness and the illuminance is
less than or equal to the second reference illuminance, the
electronic device 101 may request the display (e.g., the display
device 160) to operate at a refresh rate in the range of the first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz),
under the control of the processor 120, in operation 707.
[0245] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example process of
determining a refresh rate using the setting application 222 by the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0246] In operation 801, the electronic device 101 executes the
setting application 222 under the control of the processor 120.
[0247] In operation 803, the electronic device 101 may display a
setting item when the setting application 222 is executed, under
the control of the processor 120. For example, the electronic
device 101 may display a setting item associated with a refresh
rate when the setting application 222 is executed, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0248] In operation 805, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether a user selection made on the setting item is present, under
the control of the processor 120. For example, the electronic
device 101 may determine whether a user selection made on the
setting item associated with a refresh rate is present, under the
control of the processor 120.
[0249] If a user selection made on the setting item is present in
operation 805, the electronic device 101 may proceed with operation
807, under the control of the processor 120.
[0250] If a user selection made on the setting item is not present
in operation 805, the electronic device 101 may proceed with
operation 813, under the control of the processor 120.
[0251] If a user selection on the setting item is not present, the
electronic device 101 may maintain settings under the control of
the processor 120, in operation 813. For example, the electronic
device 101 may maintain the setting associated with a refresh rate,
under the control of the processor 120.
[0252] If a user selection made on the setting item is present, the
electronic device 101 may determine whether the selected setting
item is applicable under the control of the processor 120, in
operation 807. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine
whether the selected item associated with a refresh rate is
applicable, under the control of the processor 120.
[0253] If it is determined that the selected item associated with a
refresh rate is applicable in operation 807, the electronic device
101 may proceed with operation 809 under the control of the
processor 120.
[0254] If it is determined that the selected item associated with a
refresh rate is not applicable in operation 807, the electronic
device 101 may proceed with operation 811 under the control of the
processor 120.
[0255] If the selected item associated with a refresh rate is
applicable, the electronic device 101 may designate and store a
setting corresponding to the selected item associated with a
refresh rate, under the control of the processor 120, in operation
809.
[0256] If the selected item associated with a refresh rate is not
applicable, the electronic device 101 may provide a warning
notification associated with information indicating that the
selected item associated with a refresh rate is not applicable,
under the control of the processor 120, in operation 811. For
example, the warning notification may be displayed as a
message.
[0257] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0258] If the setting application 222 is executed, the electronic
device 101 may display an item 910 for setting a refresh rate as a
user interface on a display (e.g., the display device 160), as
shown in diagram 901. If the refresh rate is changed from "off" to
"on" by a user selection, the refresh rate of the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) may be set to a second frequency (e.g., 120
Hz).
[0259] In diagram 901, if the setting application 222 is executed,
the electronic device 101 may further include and display a message
indicating that the refresh rate of the display (e.g., the display
device 160) is capable of being set to the second frequency (e.g.,
120 Hz) if the item 910 for setting a refresh rate on the display
(e.g., the display 160) is selected.
[0260] If a user selects the item 910 for setting a refresh rate
displayed on the display (e.g., the display device 160), the
electronic device 101 may display a screen as shown in diagram
903.
[0261] In diagram 903, the electronic device 101 may display a user
interface 911 capable of changing a refresh rate to the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), on the display (e.g., the display device
160). If the refresh rate is changed from "off" to "on" by a user
selection, the refresh rate of the display (e.g., the display
device 160) may be set to the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0262] In the diagram 903, the electronic device 101 may display,
on the display (e.g., the display device 160), a user interface 913
associated with a screen showing display methods for the display
(e.g., the display device 160) when a refresh rate is set to the
first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) and the display when a refresh rate
is set to the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0263] In the diagram 903, the electronic device 101 may describe
functions, and may display a warning message as a user interface
915 on the display (e.g., the display device 160). The warning
message may include, for example, information indicating that the
refresh rate may be set to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) if the
power of the battery 189 is less than or equal to a predetermined
power (e.g., 15%).
[0264] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0265] In diagrams 1001 and 1003, if the setting application 222 is
executed, the electronic device 101 may display an item 1010 for
setting a refresh rate as a user interface on a display (e.g., the
display device 160). A user interface 1011 for selecting "on"/"off"
may be displayed on the display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0266] In the diagram 1001, if the refresh rate is changed from
"on" to "off" by a user selection, the refresh rate of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) may be set to a first frequency
(e.g., 60 Hz).
[0267] In the diagram 1003, if the refresh rate is changed from
"off" to "on" by a user selection, the refresh rate of the display
(e.g., the display device 160) may be set to a second frequency
(e.g., 120 Hz).
[0268] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0269] In diagram 1101, if the setting application 222 is executed,
the electronic device 101 may display an item 1110 for setting a
refresh rate as a user interface on a display (e.g., the display
device 160). If the refresh rate is changed from "off" to "on" by a
user selection, the refresh rate of the display (e.g., the display
device 160) may be set to a second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0270] In the diagram 1101, if the setting application 222 is
executed, the electronic device 101 may further include and display
a message indicating that the refresh rate of the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) is capable of being set to the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) if the item 1110 for setting a refresh
rate displayed on the display (e.g., the display 160) is
selected.
[0271] If a user selects the item 1110 for setting a refresh rate
displayed on the display (e.g., the display device 160), the
electronic device 101 may display a screen as shown in diagram
1103.
[0272] In the diagram 1103, if the refresh rate is changed by a
user selection made on the display (e.g., the display device 160),
the electronic device 101 may display the state of a screen applied
according to the selected refresh rate as a preview image 1111. In
the diagram 1103, the preview image 1111 may be a preview image of
the display (e.g., the display device 160) when an item for
operating the display (e.g., the display device 160) at a frequency
in the range of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) is selected.
[0273] In the diagram 1103, the electronic device 101 may display a
refresh rate item 1113 which may be applied by a user selection on
the display (e.g., the display device 160). The refresh rate item
1113 may be displayed as a user interface for selecting one item
from among an item for operating the display (e.g., the display
device 160) at the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), an item for
operating the display (e.g., the display device 160) at a frequency
in the range of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), and an item for operating the display
(e.g., the display device 160) at the first frequency (e.g., 60
Hz).
[0274] In diagram 1103, the electronic device 101 may display an
application list, to which an item for operation at the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) is applied, as a notification 1115 on the
display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0275] If a user selects the item 1110 for setting a refresh rate
displayed on the display (e.g., the display device 160), the
electronic device 101 may display a screen as shown in diagram
1105.
[0276] In diagram 1105, if the refresh rate is changed by a user
selection made on the display (e.g., the display device 160), the
electronic device 101 may display the state of a screen applied
according to the selected refresh rate as the preview image 1111.
In the diagram 1105, the preview image 1111 may be a preview image
of the display (e.g., the display device 160) when an item for
operating the display (e.g., the display device 160) at the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) is selected.
[0277] In the diagram 1105, the electronic device 101 may display
the refresh rate item 1113 which may be applied by a user selection
on the display (e.g., the display device 160). The refresh rate
item 1113 may be displayed as a user interface for selecting one
item from among an item for operating the display (e.g., the
display device 160) at the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), an item
for operating the display (e.g., the display device 160) at a
frequency in the range of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the
second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), and an item for operating the
display (e.g., the display device 160) at the first frequency
(e.g., 60 Hz).
[0278] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0279] The electronic device 101 may include a user interface for
changing a setting associated with a refresh rate in the display
(e.g., the display device 160).
[0280] The user interface may include an indicator 1201 indicating
a setting associated with a refresh rate, a preview image 1203
associated with the state of a screen applied based on a selected
refresh rate if a refresh rate is changed by a user selection, a
message 1205 indicating that a refresh rate is selectable, an
indicator 1207 indicating an item for operating a display (e.g.,
the display device 160) at a second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), an
indicator 1209 indicating an item for operating the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) at a frequency in the range of a first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), an
indicator 1211 indicating an item for operating the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) at the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz), a
message 1213 associated with an item for operating the display
(e.g., the display device 160) at the second frequency (e.g., 120
Hz), a message 1215 associated with an item for operating the
display (e.g., the display device 160) at a frequency in the range
of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to the second frequency (e.g.,
120 Hz), and/or a message 1217 associated with an item for
operating the display (e.g., the display device 160) at the second
frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0281] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0282] In diagram 1301, if the setting application 222 is executed,
the electronic device 101 may display an item 1311 for setting a
resolution on a display (e.g., the display device 160), and may
display an item 1315 for selecting whether to apply a selected
resolution. The item 1311 for setting a resolution may include, for
example, items for selecting HD, FHD, or WQHD.
[0283] If an item 1315 for selecting whether to apply a selected
resolution is selected by a user input, the electronic device 101
may display a message indicating that a refresh rate may be limited
when a refresh rate is changed, via a popup 1317, and may display a
user confirm interface 1319 as shown in diagram 1303. For example,
if the resolution is set to WQHD, information indicating that a
refresh rate may be determined within the range lower than or equal
to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) may be displayed via the popup
1317.
[0284] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0285] If a user selects a resolution that does not support a
refresh rate of the range of a second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), the
electronic device 101 may process an item 1401 for setting a
refresh rate displayed on a display (e.g., the display device 160)
to be dark even though a user selects the display (e.g., the
display device 160) to operate at the refresh rate of the range of
the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz), for example, selects "on"
1411, and the electronic device 101 may display a message
indicating that the resolution selected by the user does not
support the refresh rate of the range of the second frequency
(e.g., 120 Hz).
[0286] FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments, and FIG.
15B is a diagram illustrating an example method of performing
setting via the setting application 222 of the electronic device
101 according to various embodiments.
[0287] In diagram 1501, the electronic device 101 may install a
game application, and may display a launcher screen 1511 of the
installed game application on a display (e.g., the display device
160). A user may enable display of a user interface 1515 associated
with game settings in the game application launcher screen 1511. If
the user interface 1515 associated with game settings is selected
by a user selection, the electronic device 101 may change the
screen of diagram 1501 to the screen of diagram 1503 and may
display the same on the display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0288] In diagram 1503, if the user interface 1515 associated with
game settings is selected by a user selection made on the display
(e.g., the display device 160), the electronic device 101 may
display a popup 1517 associated with setting items including an
item 1519 for setting a game performance.
[0289] In diagram 1505, the electronic device 101 may execute the
game application, and may display an execution screen 1513 of the
game application on the display (e.g., the display device 160). The
electronic device 101 may display a user interface 1525 for setting
a game performance on the execution screen 1513 of the game
application.
[0290] If the item 1519 for setting a game performance is selected
in the diagram 1503, or if the user interface for setting a game
performance displayed on the execution screen 1513 of the game
application in diagram 1505, the electronic device 101 may display,
on the display (e.g., the display device 160), a screen as shown in
diagram 1507.
[0291] Referring to FIG. 15B, in diagram 1507, the electronic
device 101 may display a game booster setting interface associated
with setting of a game performance on the display (e.g., the
display device 160). In the diagram 1507, the electronic device 101
may display an item 1521 (e.g., a variable refresh rate (VRR))
associated with setting of a refresh rate on the game booster
setting interface.
[0292] If the item 1521 associated with setting of a refresh rate
is selected, the electronic device 101 may display, on the display
(e.g., the display device 160), a screen as shown in diagram
1509.
[0293] In the diagram 1509, the electronic device 101 may display
items 1523 for setting a refresh rate to a second frequency (e.g.,
120 Hz) for each game, on the display (e.g., the display device
160).
[0294] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0295] In diagram 1601, the electronic device 101 may display a
game booster setting interface associated with setting of a game
performance on the display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0296] In diagram 1601, the electronic device 101 may display an
item 1611 associated with setting of a refresh rate on the game
booster setting interface.
[0297] Diagram 1603 illustrates the case in which the item 1611
associated with setting of a refresh rate is set to "on". If the
item 1611 associated with setting of a refresh rate is changed to
"on" 1613, the electronic device 101 may control the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) at a refresh rate of a second frequency
(e.g., 120 Hz).
[0298] Diagram 1605 illustrates the case in which the item 1611
associated with setting of a refresh rate is set to "off". If the
item 1611 associated with setting of a refresh rate is changed to
"off" as shown in item 1615, the electronic device 101 may control
the display (e.g., the display device 160) at a refresh rate of a
first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz).
[0299] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.
[0300] In diagram 1701, if setting application 222 is executed, the
electronic device 101 may display an application list 1710 on a
display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0301] If an application is selected from the application list
1710, the electronic device 101 may display a screen as shown in
diagram 1703. If an application is selected from the application
list 1710, the refresh rate of the selected application may be
changed.
[0302] In diagram 1703, if the refresh rate is changed by a user
selection made on the display (e.g., the display device 160), the
electronic device 101 may display an item 1711 for setting a
refresh rate and a preview image 1713 associated with the state of
a screen applied based on the selected refresh rate on the display
(e.g., the display device 160).
[0303] In the diagram 1703, the preview image 1713 may be a preview
image of the display (e.g., the display device 160) which
corresponds to an item for operating the display (e.g., the display
device 160) at the selected frequency.
[0304] In diagram 1703, the electronic device 101 may display a
refresh rate item 1715, which may be applied by a user selection,
on the display (e.g., the display device 160). The refresh rate
item 1715 may be displayed as a user interface for selecting one
item from among an item 17152 for operating the display (e.g., the
display device 160) at the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) and an
item 17151 for operating the display (e.g., the display device 160)
at a frequency in the range of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to
the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz).
[0305] FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating an example method of
performing setting via the setting application 222 of the
electronic device 101 according to various embodiments, and FIG.
18B is a diagram illustrating an example method of performing
setting via the setting application 222 of the electronic device
101 according to various embodiments.
[0306] In diagram 1801, the electronic device 101 may display, on a
display (e.g., the display device 160), an item 1815 associated
with operation of a refresh rate selectable by a user, a preview
image 1813 to which a selected refresh rate is applied, and a
message 1811 indicating that the selected refresh rate is not
applicable to a predetermined application.
[0307] In diagram 1803, the electronic device 101 may display, on
the display (e.g., the display device 160), an item 1815 associated
with operation of a refresh rate selectable by a user, a preview
image 1813 to which the selected refresh rate is applied, and a
message 1817 indicating that a refresh rate of a second frequency
(e.g., 120 Hz) is not operable if the power of the battery 189 is
less than or equal to a predetermined power (e.g., 15%).
[0308] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example display (e.g.,
the display device 160) to which the refresh rate of the electronic
device 101 is applied according to various embodiments.
[0309] Diagram 1901 illustrates the display (e.g., the display
device 160) of the electronic device 101 when the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) is set to operate at a first frequency
(e.g., 60 Hz) via the setting application 222.
[0310] Diagram 1903 illustrates the display (e.g., the display
device 160) of the electronic device 101 when the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) is set to operate at a frequency in the
range of the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) to a second frequency
(e.g., 120 Hz) via the setting application 222.
[0311] Diagram 1905 illustrates the display (e.g., the display
device 160) of the electronic device 101 when the display (e.g.,
the display device 160) is set to operate at the second frequency
(e.g., 120 Hz) via the setting application 222.
[0312] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example refresh rate
based on the illuminance and/or brightness of the electronic device
101 according to various embodiments.
[0313] If it is determined that the brightness and/or illuminance
of the electronic device 101 is beyond a predetermined brightness
and/or illuminance range, the electronic device 101 may determine a
refresh rate to be a first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) under the
control of the processor 120.
[0314] If it is determined that the brightness and/or illuminance
of the electronic device 101 falls within the predetermined
brightness and/or illuminance range, the electronic device 101 may
determine a refresh rate in the range 2001 of the first frequency
(e.g., 60 Hz) to the second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) under the
control of the processor 120.
[0315] The predetermined brightness range may be, for example, the
range of 98 nit (a first brightness) to 420 nit (a second
brightness). The predetermined illuminance range may be, for
example, the range of 100 lux (a first illuminance) to 3000 lux (a
second illuminance). If it is determined that the brightness and/or
illuminance of the electronic device 101 is beyond the
predetermined brightness and/or illuminance range, the electronic
device 101 may determine a refresh rate in the range 2003 or 2005
less than or equal to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) under the
control of the processor 120.
[0316] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example user interface
of an application which is being executed when a refresh rate is
changed according to various embodiments.
[0317] In diagram 2101, the electronic device 101 may display a
user interface 2110 of an application that is being executed, on a
display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0318] In diagram 2103, if the refresh rate of the application that
is being executed is changed, the electronic device 101 may display
the user interface 2110 of the application that is being executed
and a user interface 2111 indicating that a refresh rate has been
changed, on the display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0319] FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example user interface
of a video wallpaper when a refresh rate is changed according to
various embodiments.
[0320] In diagram 2201, the electronic device 101 may display video
wallpaper images 2210 applicable to a lock screen and/or home
screen on a display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0321] In diagram 2203, the electronic device 101 may display a
video wallpaper 2211 to which a first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) is
applied, on the display (e.g., the display device 160).
[0322] In diagram 2205, the electronic device 101 may display a
video wallpaper 2313 to which a second frequency (e.g., 120 Hz) is
applied, on the display (e.g., the display device 160)
[0323] FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating example improvement of
motion disconnection when an application requests operation at a
refresh rate of a fixed frequency less than or equal to a first
frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) according to various embodiments.
[0324] In diagram 2301, if the electronic device 101 displays an
image on a display (e.g., the display device 160), screen
disconnection (e.g., judder) may occur due to a disagreement
between the frame rate of the image and the refresh rate of the
display (e.g., the display device 160). In diagram 2301, frames
marked with 2 and 4 may correspond to the screen disconnection.
[0325] In operation 2303, if an application displays an image at a
refresh rate (e.g., 48 Hz) of a fixed frequency less than or equal
to the first frequency (e.g., 60 Hz) on the display (e.g., the
display device 160), screen disconnection (judder) may be removed
and/or reduced.
[0326] The electronic device according to various embodiments may
be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic
devices may include, for example, a portable communication device
(e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia
device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a
home appliance, or the like. The electronic device according to
embodiments of the disclosure is not limited to those described
above.
[0327] It should be appreciated that various example embodiments of
the disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit
the technological features set forth herein to particular
embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, and/or
alternatives for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the
description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used
to designate similar or relevant elements. It is to be understood
that a singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include
one or more of the things, unless the relevant context clearly
indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as "A or
B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or
C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or
C," may include all possible combinations of the items enumerated
together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein,
such terms as "a first", "a second", "the first", and "the second"
may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding element from
another, and does not limit the elements in other aspect (e.g.,
importance or order). It is to be understood that if an element
(e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term
"operatively" or "communicatively", as "coupled with," "coupled
to," "connected with," or "connected to" another element (e.g., a
second element), the element may be coupled with the other element
directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via a third element.
[0328] As used herein, the term "module" may include a unit
implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination
thereof, and may be interchangeably used with other terms, for
example, "logic," "logic block," "component," or "circuit". The
"module" may be a minimum unit of a single integrated component
adapted to perform one or more functions, or a part thereof. For
example, according to an embodiment, the "module" may be
implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated
circuit (ASIC).
[0329] Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented
as software (e.g., the program 140) including one or more
instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal
memory 136 or external memory 138) that is readable by a machine
(e.g., the electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g.,
the processor 120) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device 101)
may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in
the storage medium, and execute it, with or without using one or
more other components under the control of the processor. This
allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function
according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more
instructions may include a code generated by a complier or a code
executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium
may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
Wherein, the "non-transitory" storage medium is a tangible device,
and may not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but
this term does not differentiate between where data is
semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is
temporarily stored in the storage medium.
[0330] According to an embodiment, a method according to various
embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a
computer program product. The computer program product may be
traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer
program product may be distributed in the form of a
machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only
memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded)
online via an application store (e.g., Play Store.TM.), or between
two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly. If distributed
online, at least part of the computer program product may be
temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in the
machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the
manufacturer's server, a server of the application store, or a
relay server.
[0331] According to various embodiments, each element (e.g., a
module or a program) of the above-described elements may include a
single entity or multiple entities. According to various
embodiments, one or more of the above-described elements may be
omitted, or one or more other elements may be added. Alternatively
or additionally, a plurality of elements (e.g., modules or
programs) may be integrated into a single element. In such a case,
according to various embodiments, the integrated element may still
perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of elements
in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a
corresponding one of the plurality of elements before the
integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed
by the module, the program, or another element may be carried out
sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or
more of the operations may be executed in a different order or
omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.
[0332] While the disclosure has been illustrated and described with
reference to various example embodiments, it will be understood
that the various example embodiments are intended to be
illustrative, not limiting. It will be further understood by one
skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be
made without departing from the true spirit and full scope of the
disclosure, including the appended claims and their
equivalents.
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