Patent Application
20250238119
The following descriptions relate to an electronic device, a method, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium displaying a user interface for context-specific setting.
An electronic device may provide multiple functions. For example, in the electronic device, multiple operations may be executed for phone calls, video conversations, sending and receiving emails, games, chatting, navigation, health management, scheduling, recording, listening to music, watching movies, online shopping, flashlight, level, and displaying web pages.
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may comprise at least one sensor. The electronic device may comprise a display. The electronic device may comprise a processor including processing circuitry. The electronic device may include one or more storage media storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor individually or collectively, cause the electronic device to display, via the display, an executable object for displaying a user interface for context-specific setting, as partially transparent on a screen; receive an input on the screen, the input being associated with the executable object; based on the input, identify, from among setting menus for global setting, a setting menu corresponding to a function associated with an object, in the screen, the object being visible on the screen under the executable object; identify, from among settings in the setting menu, a setting corresponding to data obtained via the at least one sensor; and display, via the display, the user interface, the user interface comprising an item for adjusting a value of the setting as partially transparent on the screen.
A method is provided. The method may be executed in an electronic device including at least one sensor and a display. The method may include displaying, via the display, an executable object for displaying a user interface for context-specific setting, as partially transparent on a screen; receiving an input on the screen, the input being associated with the executable object; based on the input, identifying, from among setting menus for global setting, a setting menu corresponding to a function associated with an object, in the screen, the object being visible on the screen under the executable object; identifying, from among settings in the setting menu, a setting corresponding to data obtained via the at least one sensor; and displaying, via the display, the user interface, the user interface comprising including an item for adjusting a value of the setting, as partially transparent on the screen.
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium is provided. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium may store one or more instructions. The one or more instructions, when executed by a processor of an electronic device including a display and at least one sensor, cause the processor to display, via the display, an executable object for displaying a user interface for context-specific setting, as partially transparent on a screen; receive an input on the screen, the input being associated with the executable object; based on the input, identify, from among setting menus for global setting, a setting menu corresponding to a function associated with an object, in the screen, the object being visible on the screen under the executable object; identify, from among settings in the setting menu, a setting corresponding to data obtained via the at least one sensor; and display, via the display, the user interface, the user interface comprising an item for adjusting a value of the setting, as partially transparent on the screen.
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For example, the global setting may be provided via another user interface 130. For example, the other user interface 130 may include setting menus 140. For example, since the electronic device 100 is a device providing multiple functions, the number of setting menus 140 categorizing operations for the multiple functions may be large. For example, the electronic device 100 may display a portion 150 of the setting menus 140 within the other user interface 130. For example, a remaining portion 155 of the setting menus 140 may not be displayed while the portion 150 of the setting menus 140 is displayed within the other user interface 130. For example, the remaining portion 155 of the setting menus 140 may be displayed within the other user interface 130, in response to a scroll input to the other user interface 130 including the portion 150 of the setting menus 140. For example, since the remaining portion 155 of the setting menus 140 displayed in response to the scroll input may not be recognized by a user, searching for one of the setting menus 140 using the other user interface 130 may cause inconvenience.
For example, since the electronic device 100 is a device providing multiple functions, the number of settings included in each of the setting menus 140 may be very large. For example, a setting menu 140-1 may include sub-setting menus 160 categorizing the settings, and each of the sub-setting menus 160 may include a portion of the settings. For example, a sub-setting menu 160-1 may include settings 170. For example, the other user interface 130 may have a hierarchical structure with multiple layers. For example, a user input for displaying the other user interface 130, a user input indicating to select the setting menu 140-1 among the setting menus 140, a user input indicating to select the sub-setting menu 160-1 among the sub-setting menus 160, and a user input selecting a setting 170-1 among settings 170 may be received to access the setting 170-1. For example, since the setting 170-1 is included in the sub-setting menu 160-1 in the setting menu 140-1, the setting 170-1 may not be recognized by the user. For example, even when the setting 170-1 is recognized by the user, accessing the setting 170-1 using the multiple user inputs may cause inconvenience.
For example, the electronic device 100 may identify a situation, and provide, within the user interface 120 for the context-specific setting, the setting 170-1 identified based on the situation. For example, the electronic device 100 may provide a service accessing the setting 170-1 via a simplified user input. For example, the electronic device 100 may provide a service that changes a configuration of the other user interface 130 to a configuration corresponding to user preference.
For example, the electronic device 100 may include components for providing these services. The components may be exemplified through
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For example, the processor 210 may be operably coupled with each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230. For example, the processor 210 being operably coupled with each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 may indicate that the processor 210 is directly connected to each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230. For example, the processor 210 being operably coupled with each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 may indicate that the processor 210 is connected to each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 through another component of the electronic device 100. For example, the processor 210 being operably coupled with each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 may indicate that each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 operates based on instructions executed by the processor 210. For example, the processor 210 being operably coupled with each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 may indicate that each of the display 220 and the at least one sensor 230 is controlled by the processor 210. However, it is not limited thereto.
For example, the processor 210 may execute operations to display the user interface 120 for the context-specific setting. Some of the operations may be exemplified through
The processor 210 according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include various processing circuitry and/or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including the claims, the term “processor” may include various processing circuitry, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of at least one processor, individually and/or collectively in a distributed manner, may be configured to perform various functions described herein. As used herein, when “a processor”, “at least one processor”, and “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform numerous functions, these terms cover situations, for example and without limitation, in which one processor performs some of recited functions and another processor(s) performs other of recited functions, and also situations in which a single processor may perform all recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors performing variety of the recited/disclosed functions, e.g., in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.
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For example, the processor 210 may receive an input 321 on the executable object 320. For example, the input 321 may be a touch input having a contact point on the executable object 320. For example, the input 321 may be a touch input of tapping the executable object 320. However, it is not limited thereto.
For example, in response to input 321, the processor 210 may identify a setting menu corresponding to a function provided through an object, within the screen 310, positioned under the executable object 320, or the screen 310, among setting menus (e.g., the setting menus 140) for the global setting.
For example, the screen 310 may be associated with one or more setting menus. For example, the executable object 320 being superimposed on the screen 310 may indicate a situation of adjusting a value of a portion of settings provided through the one or more setting menus, so the processor 210 may identify a function provided through the screen 310.
For example, the screen 310 may include a plurality of objects 311. For example, a setting menu associated with a portion of the plurality of objects 311 may be different from a setting menu associated with another portion of the plurality of objects 311. For example, a first object 311-1 of the plurality of objects 311 may be associated with a setting menu associated with a virtual keyboard or a setting menu associated with a language. For example, a second object 311-2 of the plurality of objects 311 may be associated with a setting menu associated with the display 220. For example, the executable object 320 being superimposed on the first object 311-1 may indicate a situation capable of adjusting a value of a portion of settings provided through the setting menu associated with the virtual keyboard or the setting menu associated with the language, and the executable object 320 being superimposed on the second object 311-2 may indicate a situation capable of adjusting a value of a portion of settings provided through the setting menu associated with the display 220, so the processor 210 may identify a function provided through the object positioned under the executable object 320 among the plurality of objects 311.
For example, the executable object 320 may be moved to identify a situation through an object positioned under the executable object 320. For example, the executable object 320 may be moved based on a drag input 322 on the executable object 320.
For example, the processor 210 may identify a setting menu corresponding to a function provided through the object, within the screen 310, positioned under the executable object 320 or the screen 310. For example, the processor 210 may identify the setting menu, based on identifying a service provided through a software application providing the screen 310, an execution state of the software application, an arrangement of the plurality of objects 311 within the screen 310 including the object under the executable object 320, and a function associated with the object.
For example, the processor 210 may identify a setting corresponding to data obtained through at least one sensor 230, among settings in the setting menu. For example, the data may indicate a state of the electronic device 100. For example, the data may indicate a posture of the electronic device 100 or movement of the electronic device 100. For example, the data may indicate a state around the electronic device 100. For example, the data may indicate an illuminance around the electronic device 100, a distance between the electronic device 100 and an external object, and whether the electronic device 100 is gripped. For example, the data may indicate a state of a user of the electronic device 100. For example, the data may indicate a heart rate of the user or a body temperature of the user. For example, since the data indicates the state of the electronic device 100, the state around the electronic device 100, and/or the state of the user, the data may indicate a situation associated with setting. The situation indicated by the data may be exemplified through
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For example, the data may indicate a situation 450 in which the illuminance around the electronic device 100 is relatively low. For example, the situation 450 may be a situation capable of using a setting for adjusting a brightness of the display 220 within the setting menu associated with the display 220.
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For example, in the state 330, the user interface 120 may further include another item 345. For example, the other item 345 may be used to display another user interface 130 including the item 340. For example, the other user interface 130, which is displayed according to an input on the other item 345, may include the item 340 and at least one item for adjusting a value of at least one other setting associated with the identified setting. However, it is not limited thereto.
For example, the processor 210 may receive, in the state 330, an input 341 on the item 340. For example, the input 341 may change a state of the item 340. For example, the input 341 may be an input indicating to adjust the brightness value of the display 220 to a value lower than a minimum value of a reference brightness range. However, it is not limited thereto.
For example, the processor 210 may change the state 330 to a state 360 in response to the input 341. For example, the processor 210 may adjust the value from a first value to a second value, in response to the input 341 on the item 340. For example, the processor 210 may display, in the state 360, the screen 310 based on the second value. For example, when the value is the brightness value of the display 220, the processor 210 may display, in the state 360, the screen 310 with a reduced brightness.
For example, in the state 360, the processor 210 may cease displaying the user interface 120. However, it is not limited thereto.
As described above, the electronic device 100 may enhance, via the user interface 120 for adjusting a value of a setting suitable for a situation, user experience for adjusting the value of the setting. For example, the electronic device 100 may simplify a plurality of user inputs used to adjust the value of the setting suitable for the situation via the other user interface 130, by displaying the user interface 120. For example, since a size of a load consumed to process the user input for the user interface 120 may be smaller than a size of a load consumed to process the plurality of user inputs, the electronic device 100 may enhance efficiency of a resource for adjusting the value of the setting.
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In the state 520, the processor 210 may display a quick panel 530 superimposed on the screen 310. For example, the quick panel 530 may be translucent so that the screen 310 under the quick panel 530 appears blurred. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the quick panel 530 may be opaque.
For example, the quick panel 530 may include an item 540. For example, the item 540 may be an item for displaying an executable object 320. For example, the processor 210 may receive an input 541 on the item 540. For example, the processor 210 may change the state 520 to a state 300, in response to the input 541.
For example, the processor 210 may display, in the state 300, an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310. For example, the executable object 320 may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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In the state 620, the processor 210 may display a panel 630 partially superimposed on the screen 310 and positioned along the periphery 610 of the display 220. For example, the panel 630 may be referred to as an edge panel in terms of being positioned along the periphery 610. The panel 630 may be translucent such that a portion of the screen 310 under the panel 630 appears blurred. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the panel 630 may be opaque.
For example, the panel 630 may include an item 540. For example, the processor 210 may receive an input 641 or an input 642 on the item 540. For example, the input 641 may be a touch input of tapping the item 540. For example, the input 642 may be a drag input on the item 540. For example, the processor 210 may change the state 620 to the state 300, in response to the input 641 or the input 642.
For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310 in the state 300. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the input 641 may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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For example, the panel 720 may include an item 540. For example, the processor 210 may receive an input 711 or an input 712 on the item 540. For example, the input 711 may be a touch input of tapping the item 540. For example, the input 712 may be a drag input on the item 540. For example, the processor 210 may change the state 700 to a state 750, in response to the input 711 or the input 712.
For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 710 in the state 750. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the input 711 may be superimposed on a focused object among a plurality of objects in the screen 710. For example, the executable object 320 may be superimposed on an object having the highest priority among the plurality of objects within the screen 710. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the input 742 may be displayed at a position where the input 712 is released. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the executable object 320 may be partially superimposed on the screen 310 at a predetermined position.
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For example, the processor 210 may change the state 800 to the state 300 in response to the identification. For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310 within the state 300. For example, an executable object 320 displayed in response to the identification may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310 within the state 300. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the touch input 911 may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310 within the state 300. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the multiple tapping input 1011 may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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For example, the processor 210 may change the state 1100 to the state 300 in response to the input 1110. For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310 within the state 300. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the input 1110 may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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For example, the processor 210 may display an executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen 310 within the state 300. For example, the executable object 320 displayed in response to the touch input 1210 may be superimposed on a focused object among the plurality of objects 311 (illustrated in
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For example, the processor 210 may change the value from the second value to the first value, in response to identifying that the situation is released.
For example, the processor 210 may change the state 360 to a state 1300, based on identifying, through the at least one sensor 230, that illuminance around the electronic device 100 increases. For example, in the state 1300, the processor 210 may adjust the brightness value of the display 220 into the reference brightness range.
For example, the processor 210 may change the state 360 to the state 1310 based on identifying that displaying of the screen 310 is ceased. For example, in the state 1310, the processor 210 may display a screen 1320 changed from the screen 310 at a brightness within the reference brightness range.
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For example, the processor 210 may display, within the other user interface 130, at least one item for displaying a portion of settings that was provided via the user interface 120, together with a portion of the setting menus (e.g., the portion 150 of the setting menus 140). For example, the portion of the settings may be identified based on past usage history of the user interface 120.
For example, the processor 210 may identify whether a setting provided via the user interface 120 is used when the user interface 120 is displayed. For example, the processor 210 may update the number of uses of the setting, in response to identifying that the setting provided via the user interface 120 is used. For example, the processor 210 may store information on the setting having the number of uses greater than or equal to a reference number through this update. For example, the processor 210 may display, within the other user interface 130, the at least one item for displaying the portion of the settings that was provided through the user interface 120 and has the number of uses greater than or equal to the reference number. The at least one item within the other user interface 130 may be exemplified through
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For example, the processor 210 may display at least one item 1460 for displaying, within the other user interface 130, the portion of the settings that was provided via the user interface 120, as in a state 1450. For example, the at least one item 1460 may be displayed, together with the setting menus 1420 (e.g., the portion 150 of the setting menus 140) displayed in response to displaying the other user interface 130. For example, the at least one item 1460 may be displayed above the setting menus 1420. For example, the at least one item 1460 may be displayed above the setting menus 1420 to provide higher accessibility than each of the setting menus 1420. For example, the at least one item 1460 may be a shortcut element. For example, unlike the at least one item 1410 including the executable element 1415, the at least one item 1460 may not include an executable element for excluding or removing the at least one item 1460 from the other user interface 130 in response to a single tab input. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the at least one item 1460 may be changed from the at least one item 1410, based on identifying that the number of uses of the at least one item 1410 is greater than or equal to a reference number. However, it is not limited thereto.
For example, in response to a touch input on the at least one item 1460, the processor 210 may change a state of the other user interface 130 from a state (e.g., the state 1450) displaying the setting menus 1420 and the at least one item 1460 to a state for adjusting a value of a setting corresponding to the at least one item 1410. For example, the changed state may correspond to a state of the other user interface 130 provided via the other item 345 of
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For example, the user interface 1610 may include a first setting menu 1611, a second setting menu 1612, a third setting menu 1613, and/or a fourth setting menu 1614. For example, the first setting menu 1611 may be used to change displaying of the other user interface 130. For example, the second setting menu 1612 may be used to display a history in which values of settings (e.g., settings provided via the other user interfaces 130 (and/or the user interfaces 120)) have been adjusted. For example, the third setting menu 1613 may be used to change a method of searching for settings provided through the other user interface 130. For example, the fourth setting menu 1614 may be used to change a size of a sound signal outputted through a speaker of the electronic device 100 based on a touch input received through the display 220.
For example, in response to a touch input on the first setting menu 1611, the processor 210 may display at least one item for at least one setting provided via the first setting menu 1611 and/or at least one sub-setting menu of the first setting menu 1611. The at least one item and/or the at least one sub-setting menu may be exemplified through
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For example, the processor 210 may display a user interface 1610 including items each corresponding to settings provided via the first sub-setting menu 1710 in response to a touch input on the first sub-setting menu 1710, and a user interface 1610 including items each corresponding to settings provided via the second sub-setting menu 1720 in response to a touch input on the second sub-setting menu 1720. The user interface 1610 displayed in response to the touch input on the first sub-setting menu 1710 and the touch input on the second sub-setting menu 1720 may be exemplified through
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For example, each of the items 1810 may include an executable element for ceasing displaying of each of the setting menus within the other user interface 130, or removing each of the setting menus from the other user interface 130. For example, the items 1810 may include executable elements 1815, respectively. For example, at least a portion of the setting menus may be removed from the other user interface 130 via a touch input on at least a portion of the executable elements 1815.
For example, the items 1810 may each include executable elements 1820 (e.g., handlers) for changing a display order of the setting menus within the other user interface 130. For example, the display order of the setting menus may be changed via a drag input on the executable elements 1820. For another example, the display order of the setting menus may be changed via a touch input on the executable elements 1820 (e.g., up and down moving object of the executable elements 1820).
For example, the user interface 1610 within the state 1800 may include an item 1830 for applying an arrangement of the setting menus within the other user interface 130 that has been changed via the items 1810.
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In the state 2030, the processor 210 may display a user interface 1610 that includes a plurality of items 2040 indicating the history in which the value had been adjusted. For example, each of the plurality of items 2040 may provide access to a setting to which the value had been adjusted in response to a touch input.
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For example, the processor 210 may change the state 2100 to a state 2130, in response to a touch input on the first item 2111. For example, in the state 2130, the processor 210 may display, within the user interface 1610, items 2140 that includes an item providing a search result further based on a correlation between a search keyword inputted within the other user interface 130 and setting menus (or sub-setting menus) provided within the other user interface 130 and an item providing a search result further based on consistency between the search keyword inputted within the other user interface 130 and setting menus provided within the other user interface 130, as partially superimposed on the first item 2111.
For example, in response to a touch input on the second item 2112, the processor 210 may enable or disable creating a setting menu, a sub-setting menu, or a shortcut element 2160 for setting, which are provided within the other user interface 130, as in a state 2150. For example, the shortcut element 2160 may be displayed within a home screen. However, it is not limited thereto.
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As described above, the electronic device 100 may provide an enhanced user experience by enhancing the usability of the other user interface 130.
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The above descriptions include examples of enhancing the usability of global settings through the processor 210, but the processor 210 may enhance usability associated with a setting within a software application within the electronic device 100.
For example, the processor 210 may store a history in which a setting within the software application is changed, based on a period identified based on a user input and/or a predefined period within the electronic device 100, and restore past settings used within the software application based on the stored history.
The processor 2220 may execute, for example, software (e.g., a program 2240) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 2201 coupled with the processor 2220, and may perform various data processing or computation. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor 2220 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 2276 or the communication module 2290) in volatile memory 2232, process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory 2232, and store resulting data in non-volatile memory 2234. According to an embodiment, the processor 2220 may include a main processor 2221 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor 2223 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), 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 2221. For example, when the electronic device 2201 includes the main processor 2221 and the auxiliary processor 2223, the auxiliary processor 2223 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 2221, or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 2223 may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor 2221.
The auxiliary processor 2223 may control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module 2260, the sensor module 2276, or the communication module 2290) among the components of the electronic device 2201, instead of the main processor 2221 while the main processor 2221 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor 2221 while the main processor 2221 is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 2223 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module 2280 or the communication module 2290) functionally related to the auxiliary processor 2223. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 2223 (e.g., the neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure specified for artificial intelligence model processing. An artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, e.g., by the electronic device 2201 where the artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., the server 2208). Learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-network or a combination of two or more thereof but is not limited thereto. The artificial intelligence model may, additionally or alternatively, include a software structure other than the hardware structure.
The memory 2230 may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor 2220 or the sensor module 2276) of the electronic device 2201. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 2240) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory 2230 may include the volatile memory 2232 or the non-volatile memory 2234.
The program 2240 may be stored in the memory 2230 as software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 2242, middleware 2244, or an application 2246.
The input module 2250 may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor 2220) of the electronic device 2201, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 2201. The input module 2250 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).
The sound output module 2255 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 2201. The sound output module 2255 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver may be used for receiving incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the speaker.
The display module 2260 may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 2201. The display module 2260 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 module 2260 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch.
The audio module 2270 may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 2270 may obtain the sound via the input module 2250, or output the sound via the sound output module 2255 or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device 2202) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device 2201.
The sensor module 2276 may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 2201 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device 2201, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 2276 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.
The interface 2277 may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device 2201 to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 2202) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface 2277 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.
A connecting terminal 2278 may include a connector via which the electronic device 2201 may be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 2202). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal 2278 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).
The haptic module 2279 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 2279 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.
The camera module 2280 may capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 2280 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
The power management module 2288 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 2201. According to an embodiment, the power management module 2288 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
The battery 2289 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 2201. According to an embodiment, the battery 2289 may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.
The communication module 2290 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 2201 and the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 2202, the electronic device 2204, or the server 2208) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 2290 may include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor 2220 (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 2290 may include a wireless communication module 2292 (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 2294 (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 2298 (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network 2299 (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication 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 2292 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 2201 in a communication network, such as the first network 2298 or the second network 2299, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 2296.
The wireless communication module 2292 may support a 5G network, after a 4G network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module 2292 may support a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module 2292 may support various technologies for securing performance on a high-frequency band, such as, e.g., beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 2292 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 2201, an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 2204), or a network system (e.g., the second network 2299). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 2292 may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 2264 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 22 ms or less) for implementing URLLC.
The antenna module 2297 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device 2201. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 2297 may include an antenna including a radiating element composed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 2297 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first network 2298 or the second network 2299, may be selected, for example, by the communication module 2290 (e.g., the wireless communication module 2292) from the plurality of antennas. The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 2290 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 2297.
According to various embodiments, the antenna module 2297 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., the top or a side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high-frequency band.
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)).
According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 2201 and the external electronic device 2204 via the server 2208 coupled with the second network 2299. Each of the electronic devices 2202 or 2204 may be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device 2201. According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device 2201 may be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices 2202, 2204, or 2208. For example, if the electronic device 2201 should perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 2201, 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 2201. The electronic device 2201 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, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device 2201 may provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 2204 may include an internet-of-things (IoT) device. The server 2208 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 2204 or the server 2208 may be included in the second network 2299. The electronic device 2201 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.
As described above, an electronic device 100 may comprise at least one sensor 230, a display 220, and a processor 210. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to display, via the display 220, an executable object 320 for displaying a user interface 120 for context-specific setting, as partially superimposed on a screen. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to receive an input on the executable object 320. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to the input, identify, from among setting menus for global setting, a setting menu corresponding to a function provided through an object, in the screen, positioned under the executable object 320 or the screen positioned under the executable object 320. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to identify a setting corresponding to data obtained via the at least one sensor 230 from among settings in the setting menu. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to display, via the display 220, the user interface 120 including an item for adjusting a value of the setting, as partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to an input on an item in a quick panel that is displayed as superimposed on the screen in response to a drag input from a periphery of the display 220, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to an input on an item in a panel that is positioned along the periphery of the display 220 as partially superimposed on the screen in response to a drag input from the periphery of the display 220, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to an input on an item in a panel of bar-shaped positioned along a periphery of the display 220, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to identifying changing of a state of a stylus pen capable of causing a touch input via the display 220 while the screen is displayed, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the changing of the state of the stylus pen may comprise that a button exposed via a portion of a housing of the stylus pen is depressed.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to a touch input, having an intensity greater than a reference intensity, received while the screen is displayed, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the executable object 320 may be superimposed on the screen at a position in which the touch input is received.
According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may comprise a housing including a side facing in a second direction opposite to a first direction in which the display 220 faces. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to a multiple tapping input received through the side, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to an input depressing a physical button exposed through a portion of a housing of the electronic device 100 such that an end of the physical button moves a distance between a first reference distance and a second reference distance, display, via the display 220, the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to a touch input, received while the screen is displayed, having contact area wider than reference area, display, via the display 220 the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to receive a drag input on the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to the drag input, move the executable object 320 partially superimposed on the screen to a position where the drag input is released. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to receive another input on the executable object 320 moved to the position. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to the another input, identify, from among the setting menus, another setting menu corresponding to a function provided through another object in the screen positioned under the executable object 320 moved to the position. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, identify a setting corresponding to data obtained via the at least one sensor 230 from among settings in the another setting menu. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, display, via the display 220, the user interface 120 including another item for adjusting a value of the setting identified from among the settings in the another setting menu, as superimposed on the screen. According to an embodiment, the input and the another input may be different from a drag input. According to an embodiment, an attribute of the input corresponds to an attribute of the another input.
According to an embodiment, the screen may comprise a lock screen, a screen displayed via the display 220 in a low power state of the electronic device 100, a quick panel, or another user interface 130 of a software application.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to identify the setting menu by identifying a service provided through a software application providing the screen, an execution state of the software application, an arrangement of a plurality of objects in the screen including the object, and a function associated with the object.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to display, together with the item, another item for displaying another user interface 130 for the global setting, including the item, within the user interface 120 at least partially superimposed on the screen.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to, in response to an input for the item, adjust the value from a first value to a second value. According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to restore the value to the first value, based on identifying a cessation of the displaying of the screen or a change in the data, after the value is adjusted to the second value.
According to an embodiment, the processor 210 may be configured to display, via the display 220, at least one item for displaying a portion of settings that was provided via the user interface 120, together with at least a portion of the setting menus, within another user interface 130 for the global setting. According to an embodiment, the portion of the settings may be identified based on past usage history of the user interface 120.
According to an embodiment, an arrangement of the at least a portion of the setting menus displayed in response to displaying of the other user interface 130 may be changeable based on a user input.
According to an embodiment, displaying of a portion of the setting menus may be excluded from the other user interface 130 based on a user input.
As described above, a method may be executed in an electronic device 100 including at least one sensor 230 and a display 220. According to an embodiment, the method may comprise displaying, via the display 220, an executable object 320 for displaying a user interface 120 for context-specific setting, as partially superimposed on a screen. According to an embodiment, the method may comprise receiving an input on the executable object 320. According to an embodiment, the method may comprise, in response to the input, identifying, from among setting menus for global setting, a setting menu corresponding to a function provided through an object, in the screen, positioned under the executable object 320 or the screen positioned under the executable object 320. According to an embodiment, the method may comprise identifying a setting corresponding to data obtained via the at least one sensor 230 from among settings in the setting menu. According to an embodiment, the method may comprise displaying, via the display 220, the user interface 120 including an item for adjusting a value of the setting, as partially superimposed on the screen.
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 smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic devices are not limited to those described above.
It should be appreciated that various embodiments of the present 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, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related 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 any one of or all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, such terms as “1st” and “2nd,” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another, and does not limit the components 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,” or “connected with” another element (e.g., a second element), it means that the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via a third element.
As used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, “logic,” “logic block,” “part,” or “circuitry”. A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., the program 2240) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 2236 or external memory 2238) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device 2201). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor 2220) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device 2201) 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 term “non-transitory” simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between a case in which data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and a case in which the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.
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., PlayStore™), 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.
According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another component 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.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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| 10-2022-0130102 | Oct 2022 | KR | national |
| 10-2022-0165499 | Dec 2022 | KR | national |
This application is a bypass continuation application of International Application No. PCT/KR2023/015470, filed on Oct. 6, 2023, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, which claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0130102, filed on Oct. 11, 2022, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0165499, filed on Dec. 1, 2022, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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| Parent | PCT/KR2023/015470 | Oct 2023 | WO |
| Child | 19176938 | US |
