Use method according to folding state of display, and electronic apparatus using same
US12321199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04803
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic apparatus according to various embodiments of the present disclosure comprises: a first display foldable with respect to at least one axis; a sensor configured to detect the folding state of the first display; and a processor operatively connected to the first display and the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to: detect the folding state of the first display using the sensor; determine the display area of the first display based on the folding state of the first display; select an operating system (OS) corresponding to the folding state of the first display; and display a user interface (UI) on the display area of the first display, the user interface being generated in the operating system.
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