Patent ID: 12229394

MODE FOR THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, various embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG.1is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the disclosure. Referring toFIG.1, an electronic device101in a network environment100may communicate with an external electronic device102via a first network198(e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or at least one of an external electronic device104or a server108via a second network199(e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device101may communicate with the external electronic device104via the server108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device101may include a processor120, memory130, an input module150, a sound output module155, a display module160, an audio module170, a sensor module176, an interface177, a connection terminal178, a haptic module179, a camera module180, a power management module188, a battery189, a communication module190, a subscriber identification module (SIM)196, or an antenna module197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connection terminal178) may be omitted from the electronic device101, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device101. In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., the sensor module176, the camera module180, or the antenna module197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module160).

The processor120may execute, for example, software (e.g., a program140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device101coupled with the processor120, and may perform various data processing or computation. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor120may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module176or the communication module190) in volatile memory132, process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory132, and store resulting data in non-volatile memory134. According to an embodiment, the processor120may include a main processor121(e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor123(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 processor121. For example, when the electronic device101includes the main processor121and the auxiliary processor123, the auxiliary processor123may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor121, or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processor123may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor121.

The auxiliary processor123may control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module160, the sensor module176, or the communication module190) among the components of the electronic device101, instead of the main processor121while the main processor121is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor121while the main processor121is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor123(e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module180or the communication module190) functionally related to the auxiliary processor123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor123(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 device101where the artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., the server108). 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 memory130may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor120or the sensor module176) of the electronic device101. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program140) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory130may include the volatile memory132or the non-volatile memory134.

The program140may be stored in the memory130as software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS)142, middleware144, or an application146.

The input module150may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor120) of the electronic device101, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device101. The input module150may 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 module155may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device101. The sound output module155may 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 module160may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device101. The display module160may 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 module160may 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 module170may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module170may obtain the sound via the input module150, or output the sound via the sound output module155or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device101.

The sensor module176may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device101or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module176may 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 interface177may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device101to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface177may 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.

The connection terminal178may include a connector via which the electronic device101may be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal178may include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module179may 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 module179may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

The camera module180may capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module180may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module188may manage power supplied to the electronic device101. According to one embodiment, the power management module188may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery189may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device101. According to an embodiment, the battery189may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

The communication module190may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device101and the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102, the external electronic device104, or the server108) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module190may include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor120(e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module190may include a wireless communication module192(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 module194(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 network198(e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network199(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 module192may identify and authenticate the electronic device101in a communication network, such as the first network198or the second network199, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module196.

The wireless communication module192may 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 module192may support a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module192may 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 module192may support various requirements specified in the electronic device101, an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device104), or a network system (e.g., the second network199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module192may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 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 1 ms or less) for implementing URLLC. The subscriber identification module196may include a plurality of subscriber identification modules. For example, the plurality of subscriber identification modules may store different subscriber information.

The antenna module197may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device101. According to an embodiment, the antenna module197may 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 module197may 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 network198or the second network199, may be selected, for example, by the communication module190(e.g., the wireless communication module192) from the plurality of antennas. The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module190and 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 module197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module197may form an high frequency band (e.g., mmWave) antenna module. According to an embodiment, the high frequency band (e.g., mmWave) antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a 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. For example, the plurality of antennas may include a patch array antenna and/or a dipole array antenna. For example, the plurality of antennas may include a patch array antenna and/or a dipole array antenna.

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 device101and the external electronic device104via the server108coupled with the second network199. Each of the external electronic devices102or104may be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device101. According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device101may be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices102and104or the server108. For example, if the electronic device101should perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device101, 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 device101. The electronic device101may 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 device101may provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device104may include an internet-of-things (IoT) device. The server108may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device104or the server108may be included in the second network199. The electronic device101may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

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 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. 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,” “coupled to,” “connected with,” or “connected to” 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 program140) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory136or external memory138) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device101). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor120) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device101) 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 where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where 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.

In the following description, an electronic device may refer to a main device including authority to control wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)) among a plurality of electronic devices connected via the communication. An external electronic device may refer to a secondary device which transmits and/or receives data to and/or from the electronic device (e.g., the main device), based on control of the electronic device (e.g., the main device). For example, the electronic device (e.g., the main device) may include a portable electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) or a wearable device (e.g., a wireless earphone) having authority to control communication. For example, the external electronic device (e.g., the secondary device) may include a wearable device (e.g., a wireless earphone) or a portable electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) to perform communication based on control of the electronic device (e.g., the main device).

FIG.2is a block diagram of an electronic device for configuring a background screen according to various embodiments of the disclosure. According to an embodiment, the electronic device200ofFIG.2may be at least partially similar to the electronic device101ofFIG.1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring toFIG.2, according to various embodiments, the electronic device200may include a processor210(e.g., including processing circuitry), a display module220(e.g., display or display device), a memory230, and/or a wireless communication circuit240. According to an embodiment, the processor210may be substantially the same as the processor120ofFIG.1, or may include the processor120. The display module220may be substantially the same as the display module160ofFIG.1, or may include the display module160. The memory230may be substantially the same as the memory130ofFIG.1, or may include the memory130. The wireless communication circuit240may be substantially the same as the wireless communication module192ofFIG.1, or may include the wireless communication module192.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may control the display module220, the memory230, and/or the wireless communication circuit240which are operatively connected thereto.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may identify at least one piece of content to be configured as a background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify at least one piece of content selected by a user input from among a plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230. For example, the at least one piece of content may include at least one piece of image (or still image) content and/or at least one piece of video content. For example, the processor210may select at least one piece of content related to a theme selected by a user input from among the plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify at least one piece of content selected by an application program being executed in the electronic device200from among the plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify at least one piece of content selected based on a user input among a plurality of pieces of content stored in an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102or104or the server108ofFIG.1) which is connected for communication through the wireless communication circuit240. For example, the processor210may receive a content list stored in the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240. The processor210may recognize at least one piece of content selected by a user input from the content list stored in the external electronic device as content for configuring a background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may receive information related to at least one piece of content to be configured as a background screen from the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may identify analysis information about at least one piece of content to be configured as a background screen. According to an embodiment, the analysis information about the content may include a region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the content. For example, the screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the content is detected based on a feature included in a screen related to the content to be displayed on the display module220, and the screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the content may indicate at least one of uniformity of the screen, a change in color, and/or a movement of an object included in the screen. For example, when determining, based on the feature included in the screen, that the screen is relatively nonuniform, a change in color is relatively significant, or there are a relatively large number of movements of the object included in the screen, the processor210may determine the content as having a relatively high screen complexity. In another example, when determining, based on the feature included in the screen, that the screen is relatively uniform, a change in color is relatively insignificant, or there are a relatively small number of movements of the object included in the screen, the processor210may determine the content as having a relatively low screen complexity.

According to an embodiment, the processor210may divide a screen of content to be displayed on the display module200into a plurality of regions, and may estimate screen complexity in each region, based on a feature included in each region. For example, when content to be configured as a background screen is video content, the processor210may divide each frame included in the video content into a plurality of regions, and may estimate screen complexity in each region. For example, screen complexity of the video content may include the average of screen complexities of frames in each region. For example, the feature included in the screen of the content may include features extracted based on a statistical value of intensity of the screen of the content, color distribution, a gradient histogram, gradient statistics, a transform coefficient of a frequency domain, and/or parameters for distributions. However, the feature included in the screen of the content is not limited to the above examples, and may include various types of information extractable from the screen of the content. For example, the number of regions divided to estimate screen complexity may be fixed or variable. For example, the number of regions divided to estimate screen complexity may vary based on a user input, the size and/or position of content to be configured as a background screen, or the position and/or size of an object displayed in an upper area of a background screen.

According to an embodiment, the processor210may detect a region of interest and/or screen complexity of content via image analysis of each of at least one piece of content.

According to an embodiment, the processor210may receive analysis information (e.g., a region of interest and/or screen complexity of content) related to at least one piece of content to be configured as a background screen from the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may configure an output order of a plurality of pieces of content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) to be configured as a background screen, based on regions of interest and/or screen complexities of the plurality of pieces of content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area for each piece of content, based on a region of interest and/or screen complexity of each of the plurality of pieces of content. For example, the object display area may include at least one region which is determined as being capable of displaying at least one object because screen complexity is less than a reference complexity within a screen of the content divided into a plurality of regions. According to an embodiment, when configuring the plurality of pieces of content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) as the background screen, the processor210may identify information related to display of at least one object displayed in an upper area of the background screen. For example, the information related to the display of the object may include at least one of the shape of the object, the size of the object, the position of the object, and/or the type of the object. For example, the information related to the display of the object may include information related to the shape and/or position of the object that changes over time. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure the output order of the plurality of pieces of content, based on the object display area of the plurality of pieces of content and the shape and/or position of an object according to time. For example, the processor210may configure, based on the shape and/or position of the object changing over time, the output order of the pieces of content such that at least one object displayed on the display module220at a specific time is displayed in the object display area of the content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure the output order of the plurality of pieces of content, based on the object display area of the plurality of pieces of content, a playback time of the content, and the shape and/or position of the object according to time. For example, the output order of content indicates an order in which the content is configured as the background screen, and the plurality of pieces of content may be sequentially configured as the background screen of the electronic device200, based on the output order.

According to various embodiments, when configuring at least one piece of video content as a background screen, the processor210may configure a playback order of the video content, based on a region of interest and/or screen complexity of the video content to be configured as the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may divide the video content into a plurality of playback sections, based on a region of interest and/or screen complexity of each of a plurality of frames included in the video content. For example, a playback section may include at least two consecutive frames determined to have a relative similarity in the position of a region of interest and/or screen complexity. For example, the at least two consecutive frames determined to have the relative similarity in the position of the region of interest and/or the screen complexity may include frames which are consecutive in the playback order and have a difference in a region of interest therebetween within a reference distance or frames which are consecutive in the playback order and have a difference in screen complexity therebetween within a reference value. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area for each playback section of the video content. For example, the object display area may include at least one region having a relatively low screen complexity within frames included in the playback section. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure a playback order of the plurality of playback sections, based on an object display area of the plurality of playback sections and the shape and/or position of an object according to time. For example, the processor210may configure, based on the shape and/or position of the object changing over time, the playback order of the video content such that at least one object displayed on the display module220at a specific time is displayed in the object display area of the video content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure the playback order of the video content, based on the object display area of each playback section included in the video content, a playback time of the playback section, and the shape and/or position of the object according to time. For example, the playback order of the video content indicates output times of the plurality of playback sections included in the video content configured as the background screen, and the plurality of playback sections included in a video may be output as the background screen of the electronic device200, based on the playback order.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may configure at least one piece of content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) to be configured as a background screen, based on information related to display of at least one object displayed in an upper area of the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area for each piece of candidate content, based on analysis information of a plurality of pieces of candidate content configurable as a background screen. For example, the analysis information about the content may include a region of interest and/or screen complexity of the content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure at least one piece of content having an object display area corresponding to the shape and/or position of the at least one object among the plurality of pieces of candidate contents as content to be configured as the background screen.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may configure information related to display of content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) as a background screen, based on information related to display of at least one object displayed in an upper area of the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify analysis information (e.g., a region of interest and/or screen complexity) about the content to be displayed as the background screen and the information related to the display of the at least one object displayed in the upper area of the background screen. For example, the processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of at least one piece of content to be displayed as a background screen so that a region of interest of the at least one piece of content does not overlap a position where the at least one object is displayed. In another example, the processor210may configure an object display area, based on screen complexity of content to be displayed as a background screen. The processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of video content so that at least one object is displayed in the object display area of the content. For example, the processor210may extract (e.g., crop) at least a portion of the entire area of the content to output as a background screen, based on the position and/or size of the content to be displayed as a background screen. In another example, the processor210may control the display module220to move the display position of the entire area of the content to be displayed as the background screen, based on the position of the content. For example, the information related to the display of the content may include at least one of the size of a region of interest of the content and/or the position of the region of interest.

According to various embodiments, the processor210may configure information related to display of at least one object displayed in an upper area of a background screen, based on analysis information about content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) to be configured as the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of at least one object so that a region of interest of content to be displayed as a background screen does not overlap a position where the at least one object is displayed. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area, based on screen complexity of content to be displayed as a background screen. The processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of at least one object so that the at least one object is displayed in the object display area of the content.

According to various embodiments, the display module220may display information processed in the electronic device200. According to an embodiment, the display module220may display information related to content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) configured as a background screen on a first display layer. For example, when a plurality of pieces of content is configured as a background screen, the display module220may sequentially display the pieces of content, based on an output order configured by the processor210. In another example, when content configured as a background screen is video content, the display module220may display a playback screen of each playback section included in the video content, based on a playback order configured by the processor210. According to an embodiment, the display module220may display at least one object in a second display layer which at least partially overlaps the first display layer in an upper area of the first display layer. For example, the at least one object may include at least one of an icon or a widget.

According to various embodiments, the memory230may store various pieces of data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor210, the display module220, and/or the wireless communication circuit240) of the electronic device200. For example, the data may include at least one of analysis information about content to be configured as a background screen, information related to display of content, and/or information related to display of an object.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit240may support wireless communication with the external electronic device. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit240may transmit and/or receive data to and/or from the external electronic device through an established communication link. For example, wireless communication may include cellular communication (e.g., long-term evolution (LTE) or new radio (NR)) and/or short-range communication (e.g., wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)).

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2) may include a display module (e.g., the display module160ofFIG.1or the display module220ofFIG.2) and at least one processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) operatively connected to the display module, wherein the processor may identify a plurality of pieces of content to be displayed on the display module, may identify screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of each piece of content, based on a feature included in a screen of the plurality of pieces of content, may obtain display information about an object to be displayed above the plurality of pieces of content on the display module, may configure an output order of the plurality of pieces of content, based on the screen complexity of the plurality of pieces of content and the display information about the object, and may display the object, based on the display information about the object, and the plurality of pieces of content under the object, based on the output order, via the display module.

According to various embodiments, the processor may divide the screen of the content into a plurality of regions, and may identify the screen complexity of the content by region, based on a feature included in each region.

According to various embodiments, the processor may configure at least one region of each piece of content as an object display area, based on the screen complexity of the content by region, and may configure the output order of the plurality of pieces of content so that the object is displayed in the object display area of the content, based on the display information about the object.

According to various embodiments, the object display area may include at least one region having screen complexity less than or equal to a reference complexity among the plurality of regions included in the content.

According to various embodiments, the display information about the object may include at least one piece of information among a display position, a size, a color, a shape, and/or a brightness of the object changing over time.

According to various embodiments, the display information about the object may include position information about a clock hand changing clockwise over time when the object is related to an analog clock.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include a memory (e.g., the memory130ofFIG.1or the memory230ofFIG.2) configured to store the screen complexity of the plurality of pieces of content, and the processor may identify the screen complexity of each piece of content stored in the memory.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module192ofFIG.1or the wireless communication circuit240ofFIG.2), and the memory may store the screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the plurality of pieces of content received from an external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2) may include a display module (e.g., the display module160ofFIG.1or the display module220ofFIG.2) and at least one processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) operatively connected to the display module, wherein the processor may identify content to be displayed on the display module, may identify at least one of screen complexity (or screen complexity value) or a region of interest of the content, based on a feature included in a screen of the content, may obtain display information about an object to be displayed above the content on the display module, may configure at least one of a position or size of the content to be displayed in a display area of the display module, based on at least one of the screen complexity or the region of interest of the content and the display information about the object, and may display the object, based on the display information about the object, and at least part of the content under the object, based on the at least one of the position or size of the content to be displayed, via the display module.

According to various embodiments, the processor may divide the screen of the content into a plurality of regions, and may identify the screen complexity of the content by region, based on a feature included in each region.

According to various embodiments, the processor may configure at least one region of the content as an object display area, based on the screen complexity of the content by region, and may configure at least one of the position or size of the content to be displayed so that the object is displayed in the object display area of the content, based on the display information about the object.

According to various embodiments, the display information about the object may include at least one piece of information among a display position, a size, a color, a shape, and/or a brightness of the object.

According to various embodiments, the processor may configure at least one of the position and/or size of the content to be displayed so that the object does not overlap the region of interest of the content, based on the display information about the object.

FIG.3is a flowchart300for configuring an output order of pieces of content in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. In the following embodiments, operations may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the operations may be performed in a different order, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device ofFIG.3may be the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2. For example, at least some components ofFIG.3will be described with reference toFIG.4A,FIG.4B, andFIG.4C.FIG.4A,FIG.4B, andFIG.4Cillustrate examples of a background screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.3, according to various embodiments, in operation301, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) may identify a content list related to a background screen. For example, the content list related to the background screen may include a plurality of pieces of content to be configured as a background screen of the electronic device200. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify pieces of content selected by a user input from among a plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230of the electronic device200. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify pieces of content related to a theme selected by a user input from among the plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230of the electronic device200. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify pieces of content selected by an application program being executed in the electronic device200from among the plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230of the electronic device200. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify pieces of content selected based on a user input from among a plurality of pieces of content stored in an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102or104or the server108ofFIG.1) which is connected for communication through the wireless communication circuit240. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify information related to pieces of content to be configured as a background screen received from the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240. For example, content may include at least one of still image content and video content.

According to various embodiments, in operation303, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may identify analysis information about each piece of content included in the content list related to the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may detect analysis information about each piece of content to be configured as a background screen through image analysis of the content. For example, the analysis information about the content may include a region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the content. For example, the screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the content is detected based on a feature included in a screen related to the content to be displayed on the display module220, and the screen complexity (or screen complexity value) of the content may indicate at least one of uniformity of the screen, a change in color, and/or a movement of an object included in the screen. For example, the processor210may divide the screen of the content to be displayed on the display module220into a plurality of regions, and may estimate screen complexity in each region, based on a feature included in each region. According to an embodiment, the processor210may receive analysis information related to each piece of content to be configured as a background screen from the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240.

According to various embodiments, in operation305, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may configure an output order of the plurality of pieces of content included in the content list, based on the analysis information (e.g., the region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or the screen complexity of the content) about the content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area for each piece of content, based on the analysis information (e.g., the region of interest and/or the screen complexity) about each of the plurality of pieces of content. For example, the object display area may include at least one region having a screen complexity less than or equal to a reference (screen) complexity within the screen of the content divided into the plurality of regions. For example, the reference complexity is a criterion for determining whether it is possible to display an object, and at least one region which is less than or equal to the reference complexity may be determined as being capable of displaying an object. When a given region is greater than the reference complexity, the given region is determined to not be capable of displaying the object. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure the output order of the plurality of pieces of content, based on the object display area of each piece of content included in the content list and the shape and/or position of an object according to time. For example, as shown inFIG.4A,FIG.4B, andFIG.4C, the shape and/or position of an object (e.g., a clock hand)400,410, or420respectively related to a clock (e.g., an analog clock) may change over time. The processor210may configure the output order of the plurality of pieces of content so that the object400,410, or420displayed on the display module220at a specific time is displayed in the object display area.

According to various embodiments, in operation307, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may sequentially output at least one piece of content as a background screen, based on the output order of the plurality of pieces of content. According to an embodiment, when an object display area of first content402corresponds to a position where the object is displayed at a first time (e.g., about 8:40), the processor210may control the display module220to output the first content402as a background screen at the first time (e.g., about 8:40) as shown inFIG.4A. For example, the object400corresponding to the first time may be displayed in the object display area of the first content402. For example, when the first content402is video content, the processor210may control the display module220to output the first content402until the object400leaves the object display area of the first content402. For example, the first content402may be repeatedly played until the object400leaves the object display area of the first content402. According to an embodiment, when an object display area of second content412corresponds to a position where the object is displayed at a second time (e.g., about 12:40), the processor210may control the display module220to output the second content412as a background screen at the second time (e.g., about 12:40) as shown inFIG.4B. For example, the object410corresponding to the second time may be displayed in the object display area of the second content412. For example, when the second content412is still image content, the processor210may control the display module220to output the second content412until the object410leaves the object display area of the second content412. For example, the second content412may be continuously played until the object410leaves the object display area of the second content412. According to an embodiment, when an object display area of third content422corresponds to a position where the object is displayed at a third time (e.g., about 2:10), the processor210may control the display module220to output the third content422as a background screen at the third time (e.g., about 2:10) as shown inFIG.4C. For example, the object420corresponding to the third time may be displayed in the object display area of the third content422. For example, when the third content422is video content, the processor210may control the display module220to output the third content422until the object420leaves the object display area of the third content422. For example, the third content422may be repeatedly played until the object420leaves the object display area of the third content422.

According to various embodiments, when there is a plurality of pieces of content having overlapping object display areas in the content list related to the background screen, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may repeatedly output the plurality of pieces of content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may identify the first content402and fourth content having object display areas as which the position where the object is displayed at the first time (e.g., about 8:40) is configured at the first time among the pieces of content included in the content list related to the background screen. The processor210may control the display module220to repeatedly output the first content402and the fourth content until the object400leaves the object display area of the first content402and/or the object display area of the fourth content.

FIG.5is a flowchart500for identifying complexity of a feature related to a screen of content in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. According to an embodiment, operations ofFIG.5may be detailed operations of operation303ofFIG.3. In the following embodiments, the operations may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the operations may be performed in a different order, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. may be the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2. For example, at least some components ofFIG.5will be described with reference toFIG.6A,FIG.6B,FIG.6C, andFIG.6D.FIG.6A,FIG.6B,FIG.6C, andFIG.6Dillustrate examples of identifying complexity of a feature related to a screen of content in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.5, according to various embodiments, in operation501, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) may divide content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) to be configured as a background screen into a plurality of regions. According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.6A, the processor210may divide first content600to be configured as a background screen into a first number of regions602(e.g., 3×3). According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.6B, the processor210may divide second content610to be configured as a background screen into a first number of regions612(e.g., 3×3). According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.6C, the processor210may divide third content620to be configured as a background screen into a first number of regions622(e.g., 3×3). According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.6D, the processor210may divide fourth content630to be configured as a background screen into a first number of regions632(e.g., 3×3).

According to various embodiments, in operation503, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may extract a feature included in each divided region of the content. For example, the feature included in each region may include a feature extracted based on at least one of a statistical value of intensity of a screen of the content to be displayed as a background screen, color distribution, a gradient histogram, gradient statistics, a transform coefficient of a frequency domain, and/or a distribution parameter. Image processing can be performed on each region to obtain the statistical value of intensity, the color distribution, the gradient histogram, the gradient statistics, the transform coefficient of a frequency domain, and/or the distribution parameter, as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

According to various embodiments, in operation505, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may identify screen complexity of each region, based on the feature of each divided region of the content. According to an embodiment, when the content to be configured as the background screen is video content, the processor210may divide each frame included in the video content into a plurality of regions. The processor210may estimate screen complexity in each region for each frame. For example, screen complexity of the video content may include the average of screen complexities of frames in each region. For example, in the first content600, screen complexity604by each region may be detected as shown inFIG.6A. For example, an object display area of the first content600may include at least one area606having a screen complexity less than or equal to a reference complexity (e.g., 10). For example, in the second content610, screen complexity614by each region may be detected as shown inFIG.6B. For example, an object display area of the second content610may include at least one area616having a screen complexity less than or equal to the reference complexity (e.g.,10). For example, in the third content620, screen complexity624by each region may be detected as shown inFIG.6C. For example, an object display area of the third content620may include at least one area626having a screen complexity less than or equal to the reference complexity (e.g.,10). For example, in the fourth content630, screen complexity634by each region may be detected as shown inFIG.6D. For example, an object display area of the fourth content630may include at least one area636and638having a screen complexity less than or equal to the reference complexity (e.g., 10).

FIG.7is a flowchart700for configuring a playback order of video content in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. In the following embodiments, operations may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the operations may be performed in a different order, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device ofFIG.7may be the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2.

Referring toFIG.7, according to various embodiments, in operation701, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) may identify video content to be configured as a background screen. According to an embodiment, the video content to be configured as the background screen may include video content selected by a user input or an application program from among a plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230of the electronic device200. According to an embodiment, the video content to be configured as the background screen may include video content selected by a user input or an application program from among a plurality of pieces of content stored an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102or104or the server108ofFIG.1). According to an embodiment, the video content to be configured as the background screen may be identified based on information related to pieces of content to be configured as a background screen received from the external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, in operation703, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may divide the video content to be configured as the background screen into a plurality of playback sections. According to an embodiment, the processor210may divide the video content into the plurality of playback sections, based on a region of interest and/or screen complexity of each of a plurality of frames included in the video content. For example, a playback section may include at least two consecutive frames determined to have a relative similarity in the position of a region of interest and/or screen complexity. For example, the at least two consecutive frames determined to have the relative similarity in the position of the region of interest and/or the screen complexity may include (i) frames that are consecutive in the playback order and have a difference in a region of interest therebetween within a reference distance or (ii) frames that are consecutive in the playback order and have a difference in screen complexity therebetween within a reference value.

According to various embodiments, in operation705, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may configure a playback order of the playback sections, based on analysis information (e.g., a region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or screen complexity of the content) about the playback sections of the video content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area for each playback section, based on analysis information (e.g., a region of interest and/or screen complexity) about each playback section. For example, the object display area may include at least one area having screen complexity less than or equal to a reference complexity within a frame divided into a plurality of regions.

According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure (or update) the playback order of the playback sections, based on the object display area of each playback section and the shape and/or position of an object according to time.

According to various embodiments, in operation707, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may output a background screen, based on the playback order of the playback sections included in the video content. According to an embodiment, a playback order of the video content output through the background screen may be the same as or different from an original playback order of the video content. For example, the original playback order of the video content may include a playback order of the video content executed via a video application program.

According to various embodiments, when there is a plurality of pieces of video content to be configured as a background screen, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may detect a plurality of playback sections of at least one piece of video content. The electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may configure a playback order of the playback sections, based on analysis information about the plurality of playback sections (e.g., a region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or screen complexity of the content).

According to an embodiment, the processor210may detect two playback periods from first video content to be configured as a background screen, and may detect three playback sections from second video content. The processor210may configure a playback order of the playback sections, based on analysis information about the five playback sections detected from the first video content and the second video content. For example, the processor210may configure the playback order of the playback sections, based on the analysis information about the playback sections regardless of the pieces of video content from which the playback sections are detected.

According to an embodiment, the processor210may detect three playback sections from first video content to be configured as a background screen, and may recognize second video content as one playback section. The processor210may configure a playback order of the playback sections, based on analysis information about the three playback sections detected from the first video content and the one playback section (e.g., the second video content) detected from the second video content.

FIG.8is a flowchart800for configuring a component related to display of content to be configured as a background screen in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. In the following embodiments, operations may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the operations may be performed in a different order, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device ofFIG.8may be the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2. For example, at least some components ofFIG.8will be described with reference toFIG.9AandFIG.9B.FIG.9AandFIG.9Billustrate examples of displaying video content as a background screen in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.8, according to various embodiments, in operation801, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) may identify content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) related to a background screen. According to an embodiment, the content related to the background screen may include video content selected by a user input or an application program from among a plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230of the electronic device200or an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102or104or the server108ofFIG.1). According to an embodiment, the content related to the background screen may be identified based on information related to pieces of content to be configured as a background screen received from the external electronic device.

According to various embodiments, in operation803, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may identify analysis information about the content related to the background screen. According to an embodiment, when the content related to the background screen is video content, the processor210may identify a region of interest and/or screen complexity of the video content through image analysis of each frame included in the video content. For example, the region of interest of the video content may be configured based on the average of regions of interest included in respective frames included in the video content. For example, the screen complexity of the video content may be configured for each region, based on the average of screen complexities of regions included in respective frames included in the video content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may divide the video content into a plurality of playback sections, based on a region of interest and/or screen complexity of each of a plurality of frames included in the video content. For example, a playback section may include at least two consecutive frames determined to have a relative similarity in the position of a region of interest and/or screen complexity. For example, the at least two consecutive frames determined to have the relative similarity in the position of the region of interest and/or the screen complexity may include (i) frames that are consecutive in the playback order and have a difference in a region of interest therebetween within a reference distance or (ii) frames that are consecutive in the playback order and have a difference in screen complexity therebetween within a reference value. For example, the processor210may configure a region of interest and/or screen complexity for each playback section. According to an embodiment, the processor210may receive analysis information about video content to be configured as a background screen from the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240.

According to various embodiments, in operation805, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may configure information related to display of the content, based on the analysis information (e.g., a region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or screen complexity of the content) about the content related to the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of the content so that the region of interest of the content to be display as the background screen does not overlap a region where at least one object is displayed. For example, the region where the object is displayed may be configured based on the position and/or size of the object. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area, based on the screen complexity of the content to be displayed as the background screen. The processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of the content so that the at least one object is displayed in the object display area of the content. For example, the information related to the display of the content may include at least one of the size of the region of interest of the content or the position of the region of interest.

According to various embodiments, in operation807, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may output the content as the background screen, based on the information related to the display of the content. According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.9A, the processor210may control the display module220to change a display position of first content910so that a region of interest of the first content910does not overlap a first object900, based on the information related to the display of the content. According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.9B, the processor210may control the display module220to change a display position and/or size of second content930so that a region of interest of the second content930does not overlap a second object920, based on the information related to the display of the content.

FIG.10is a flowchart1000for configuring a component related to display of an object in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. In the following embodiments, operations may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the operations may be performed in a different order, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device ofFIG.10may be the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2. For example, at least some components ofFIG.10will be described with reference toFIG.11AandFIG.11B.FIG.11AandFIG.11Billustrate examples of displaying an object in an upper area of a background screen in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

Referring toFIG.10, according to various embodiments, in operation1001, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor210ofFIG.2) may identify content (e.g., still image content and/or video content) related to a background screen. According to an embodiment, the content related to the background screen may include content selected by a user input or an application program from among a plurality of pieces of content stored in the memory230of the electronic device200or an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102or104or the server108ofFIG.1). According to an embodiment, the content related to the background screen may be identified based on information related to content to be configured as a background screen received from the external electronic device. For example, the content related to the background screen may include at least one of an image (or still image) or video content.

According to various embodiments, in operation1003, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may identify analysis information about the content related to the background screen. According to an embodiment, when the content related to the background screen is video content, the processor210may identify a region of interest and/or screen complexity of the content through image analysis of each frame included in the video content. According to an embodiment, the processor210may receive analysis information about content to be configured as a background screen from the external electronic device through the wireless communication circuit240.

According to various embodiments, in operation1005, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may configure information related to display of at least one object, based on the analysis information (e.g., a region of interest (ROI) of the content and/or screen complexity of the content) about the content related to the background screen. According to an embodiment, the processor210may adjust at least one of the position or size of the at least one object so that the region of interest of the content to be displayed as the background screen does not overlap a region where the at least one object is displayed. For example, the region where the object is displayed may be configured based on the position and/or size of the object. According to an embodiment, the processor210may configure an object display area, based on the screen complexity of the content to be displayed as the background screen. The processor210may adjust at least one of the position and/or size of the at least one object so that the at least one object is displayed in the object display area of the content to be displayed as the background screen.

According to various embodiments, in operation1007, the electronic device (e.g., the processor120or210) may output the at least one object, based on the information related to the display of the at least one object. According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.11A, the processor210may control the display module220to change a display position of first object1100not to overlap a region of interest of the first content1110, based on the information related to the display of the object. For example, the first object1100may be displayed in a second display layer overlapping at least part of the first display layer in an upper area of the first display layer where the first content1110is displayed. According to an embodiment, as shown inFIG.11B, the processor210may control the display module220to change a display position and/or size of second object1120so that a region of interest of second content1130does not overlap the second object1120, based on the information related to the display of the object.

According to various embodiments, an operating method of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device200ofFIG.2) may include identifying a plurality of pieces of content to be displayed on a display module (e.g., the display module160ofFIG.1or the display module220ofFIG.2) operatively connected to the electronic device, identifying screen complexity of each piece of content, based on a feature included in a screen of the plurality of pieces of content, obtaining display information about an object to be displayed above the plurality of pieces of content on the display module, configuring an output order of the plurality of pieces of content, based on the screen complexity of the content and the display information about the object, and displaying the object, based on the display information about the object, and the plurality of pieces of content under the object displayed on the display module, based on the output order.

According to various embodiments, the identifying of the screen complexity may include dividing the screen of the content into a plurality of regions, and analyzing the screen complexity of the content by region, based on a feature included in each region.

According to various embodiments, the configuring of the output order of the plurality of pieces of content may include configuring at least one region of each piece of content as an object display area, based on the screen complexity of the content by region, and configuring the output order of the plurality of pieces of content so that the object is displayed in the object display area of the content, based on the display information about the object.

According to various embodiments, the object display area may include at least one region having screen complexity less than or equal to a reference complexity among the plurality of regions included in the content.

According to various embodiments, the display information about the object may include at least one piece of information among a display position, a size, a color, a shape, and/or a brightness of the object changing over time.

According to various embodiments, the display information about the object may include position information about a clock hand changing clockwise over time when the object is related to an analog clock.

According to various embodiments, the identifying of the screen complexity may include identifying information related to the screen complexity of the plurality of pieces of content received from an external electronic device.

Embodiments of the disclosure disclosed in the specification and drawings are only intended to provide specific examples for easily describing the technical content according to the embodiments of the disclosure and for assisting understanding of the embodiments of the disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the disclosure. Therefore, it should be interpreted that the scope of various embodiments of the disclosure includes all changes or modifications derived based on the technical idea of various embodiments of the disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.