KR20250000817A - Method for managing data and electronic device supporting the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: a memory; a display module; and a processor electrically connected to the memory and the display module. When a data list related to image data stored in the memory is output, the processor classifies first index image data continuously photographed based on at least one of time or place among the stored image data, controls the display module to output first index information recording an attribute of the classified first index image data together with the data list, and searches first index image data corresponding to the first index information from the image data stored in the memory in response to a first input for the first index information.

Description

Method for managing data and electronic device supporting the same {Method for managing data and electronic device supporting the same}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, and more particularly, to data management methods and electronic devices supporting the same.

With the development of digital technology, various electronic devices that can communicate and process personal information while moving, such as mobile communication terminals, electronic notebooks, smart phones, tablet PCs, and wearable devices, are being released. Through rapid technological development, these electronic devices have come to have various functions such as video calls, electronic notebooks, document functions, email functions, Internet functions, and photography functions, in addition to simple voice call and message transmission functions.

An electronic device may store various data in relation to the performance of its functions. For example, recording data may be stored as a result of performing a call function, memo data may be stored as a result of performing a document function, and image data may be stored in the electronic device as a result of performing a photographing function.

In general, electronic devices can store various data inside or outside the electronic device. However, as the usage activities of electronic devices increase, the amount of data generated can also increase. Such data accumulates and piles up in an unmanaged state in the electronic device, and as time passes, it can become difficult to manage the stored data.

Accordingly, at least one example among various embodiments is to provide an electronic device for facilitating management of stored data.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a memory, a display module, and a processor electrically connected to the memory and the display module, wherein the processor is configured to, when a data list related to image data stored in the memory is output, classify first index image data continuously captured based on at least one of a time and a location among the stored image data, control the display module so that first index information recording an attribute of the classified first index image data is output together with the data list, and, in response to a first input for the first index information, search for first index image data corresponding to the first index information from the image data stored in the memory.

An operating method of an electronic device according to various embodiments may include, when a data list related to image data stored in the electronic device is output, an operation of classifying first index image data continuously captured based on at least one of a time and a location among the stored image data, an operation of outputting first index information recording an attribute of the classified first index image data together with the data list, and an operation of searching for first index image data corresponding to the first index information in the electronic device in response to a first input for the first index information.

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the document can facilitate management of stored data by generating index information for stored data.

Additionally, electronic devices according to various embodiments can easily control indexed data using index information.

The effects that can be obtained from this document are not limited to those mentioned above.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2 is a diagram providing a data list in an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an operation of providing index information in an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an operation of generating index information in an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a search operation of image data using index information according to various embodiments.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another operation for providing index information of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an image data processing operation using index information according to various embodiments.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining different processing operations of image data using index information according to various embodiments.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining another search operation of image data using index information according to various embodiments.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another operation of providing index information in an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 11 is another diagram for explaining the operation of generating index information according to various embodiments.
FIG. 12 is another diagram providing index information in an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device providing index information according to various embodiments.
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, it should be understood that the technology described in this document is not limited to specific embodiments, but includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present document. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may include one or more other components. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in the volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in the nonvolatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphic processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display module (160), the sensor module (176), or the communication module (190)), for example, while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself on which the artificial intelligence model is executed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be one of 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-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure.

The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or nonvolatile memory (134).

The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can 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 audio output module (155) can output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as a part thereof.

The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) can include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) can include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can obtain sound through an input module (150), or output sound through an audio output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (102), a speaker, or a headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

The sensor module (176) can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module (180) can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery (189) can power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) can include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module (190) may support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102), the electronic device (104), or the server (108)), and performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., the application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module may communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (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., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196) to identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199).

The wireless communication module (192) can support a 5G network and next-generation communication technology after a 4G network, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), terminal power minimization and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) may support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) may support various requirements specified in an electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., a second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) can include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) can include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), can be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power can be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and the external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) can be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

At least some of the above components may be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

According to one embodiment, a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of executing the function or service by itself or in addition, request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result, as is or additionally processed, as at least a part of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an IoT (Internet of Things) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199). The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

The electronic device (101) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various forms. The electronic device (101) 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 device. The electronic device (101) according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "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" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the called at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, ‘non-transitory’ simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a commodity. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or an intermediary server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, the multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components before the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by the module, program or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

The electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may store various data in relation to performing functions. For example, various data such as recording data, memo data, image data, etc. may be stored inside the electronic device (101) (e.g., memory (130)) or outside (e.g., server (108)).

However, as the amount of data stored in the electronic device (101) increases, management of the stored data may become difficult. In this regard, the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may facilitate management of the stored data.

Various embodiments described through FIGS. 2 to 12 below are related to easy management of stored data, and at least one embodiment of the embodiments described through FIGS. 2 to 12 may be combined with another embodiment depending on the embodiment.

In addition, through the embodiments below, various data stored in the electronic device (101) are explained as image data as an example, but the various embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, the embodiments below can be applied equally or similarly to various data such as memo data, recording data, etc. in addition to image data.

FIG. 2 is a diagram providing a data list in an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) according to various embodiments may provide a data list (201) for image data. For example, the data list (201) may be a list for image data stored inside the electronic device (101) (e.g., a memory (130)). In addition, the data list (201) may be a list for image data stored outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., a server (108)). Depending on the embodiment, the data list (201) may be a list for image data stored inside and outside the electronic device (101).

According to one embodiment, the data list (201) may include a thumbnail image (203) corresponding to each stored image data. For example, the electronic device (101) may provide the data list (201) as part of an execution operation for a specified application (e.g., a gallery application, etc.).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) based on a pre-specified sorting method. The pre-specified sorting method may be associated with the storage order of image data. According to one embodiment, the data list (201) may be sorted with the most recently stored image data as a priority.

As mentioned above, as the amount of image data stored in the electronic device (101) increases, management of the stored image data may become difficult. For example, the electronic device (101) may be equipped with a display (e.g., display module (160)) of a limited size, and thus the number of thumbnail images (203) that may be provided as a data list (201) may be limited. In other words, only thumbnail images (203) for some of the stored image data may be exposed through the display, and thumbnail images for the remaining image data may be exposed through the display by a scroll operation. Accordingly, when a user checks (e.g., searches) desired image data, as the amount of stored image data increases, a greater number of scroll operations are required.

In this regard, the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments can facilitate management of stored image data by generating index information for stored image data. The index information is described in detail with reference to FIG. 3.

FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining an operation of providing index information in an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may provide (e.g., output) index information for stored image data. The index information may be information that records attributes for stored image data. According to one embodiment, the attribute may include at least one of a storage location of image data (e.g., storage address), a size of image data, a creation time of image data, or a name of image data.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may provide index information for index image data (or indexed image data) defined (e.g., classified) as image data satisfying a specified condition among stored image data. According to one embodiment, the specified condition may be associated with images captured continuously. For example, image data captured continuously for a specified time (e.g., 5 seconds) among stored images or image data captured continuously at the same location may be defined as index image data.

However, the above-described index image data is only one embodiment, and various embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, image data captured while a specified application (e.g., a camera application or a map application, etc.) is running (e.g., before it is terminated after running), image data captured based on the same shooting mode (e.g., selfie mode, video shooting mode, etc.), image data captured of the same subject, image data having a certain level of similarity (e.g., color similarity, brightness similarity, etc.), etc. may be defined as index image data. In addition, image data selected by user input from among stored image data may be defined as index image data.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may provide index information in response to a designated event requesting a data list (201). According to one embodiment, the designated event may be associated with the execution of an application (e.g., a gallery application) that calls stored image data. However, this is merely exemplary, and various embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, the index information may be provided based on various conditions, such as a pre-designated time or a designated user input.

According to various embodiments, as part of an operation of providing index information, the electronic device (101) may divide the execution screen of the application into an index area (301) and a list area (303), as shown in 310 of FIG. 3.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) through an index area (301), as in 320 of FIG. 3, and may provide a data list (201) through a list area (303).

In the illustrated drawing, a plurality of index information (311 to 317) is provided through an index area (301). This is based on a situation where there are a plurality of index image data defined as image data satisfying a specified condition among stored image data, and various embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, in a situation where one index image data is defined, one index information (e.g., first index information (311)) may be provided through an index area (301).

According to various embodiments, the index information (311 to 317) may enable searching for index image data (e.g., image data classified as image data satisfying a specified condition) corresponding to the index information (311 to 317) from a stored data image. In addition, the index information (311 to 317) may enable processing for the index image data corresponding to the index information (311 to 317). The searching for index image data using the index information (311 to 317) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5 below, and the processing of the index image data using the index information (311 to 317) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 below.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an operation of generating index information in an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 4, image data may be stored in an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments. In addition, as described above, the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) may provide a data list (201) for stored image data. The illustrated drawing illustrates a situation in which only a part (201-1) of the data list (201) is exposed through the list area (303) and another part (201-2) is not exposed through the list area (303).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can generate index information corresponding to index image data that satisfies a specified condition among stored image data.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may generate first index information (311) corresponding to the first index image data (402) among the stored image data. For example, the first index image data (402) may be associated with image data continuously captured during a specified first time (or at a first location). In this regard, the electronic device (101) may use a representative image for the first index image data (402) as the first index information. For example, the representative image may be one of the first index image data (402) (e.g., image data having the earliest generation time). However, this is merely an example, and various embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, text information expressing the first index image data (402) may also be used as the first index information.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may also generate second index information (313) corresponding to the second index image data (404) among the stored image data. For example, the second index image data (404) may be associated with image data continuously captured during a specified second time (or at a second location). In addition, the electronic device (101) may generate third index information (315) and fourth index information (317) corresponding to the third index image data (406) and the fourth index image data (408), respectively, using a method identical or similar to the generation of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a number of index information corresponding to the number of index image data satisfying a specified condition.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a search operation of image data using index information according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) according to various embodiments may search for indexed image data (e.g., image data classified based on a specified condition) corresponding to index information from a stored data image. For example, by selecting the index information, a part of the corresponding indexed image data may be searched, or the entire indexed image data may be searched in batches (e.g., searched in units of indexed image data). Specific operations of the electronic device (101) related thereto may be referred to in the description below.

According to various embodiments, as in 510 of FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) corresponding to index image data satisfying a specified condition. Additionally or optionally, the electronic device (101) may also provide a data list (201) together with the index information (311 to 317).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can output index information (311 to 317) through an index area (301) and output a data list (201) through a list area (303).

The data list (201) in the illustrated drawing includes thumbnail images for indexed image data (502, 504) and non-indexed non-image data (501, 503, 505).

In the illustrated drawing, each number (e.g., 1) represents a thumbnail image (e.g., a first thumbnail image), and thumbnail images additionally including numbers connected by a hyphen (e.g., a first index thumbnail image (502), a second index thumbnail image (504)) represent thumbnail images for indexed image data.

According to one embodiment, a first non-indexed thumbnail image (501) including thumbnail images for non-indexed first image data to seventh image data (e.g., the first thumbnail image to the seventh thumbnail image), a first indexed thumbnail image (502) including thumbnail images for indexed 8-1 image data to 8-4 image data (e.g., the 8-1 thumbnail image to the 8-4 thumbnail image), a second non-indexed thumbnail image (503) including thumbnail images for non-indexed 9th image data and 10th image data (e.g., the 9th thumbnail image and the 10th thumbnail image), a second indexed thumbnail image (504) including thumbnail images for 11-1th image data to 11-3th image data (e.g., the 11-1th thumbnail image to the 11-3th thumbnail image). And a third non-indexed thumbnail image (505) including thumbnail images for the non-indexed 12th image data and the 13th image data (e.g., the 12th thumbnail image and the 13th thumbnail image) may be provided as at least a part of the data list (201).

For example, the first index thumbnail image (502) may correspond to the first index image data (402) that satisfies the specified condition, and the second index thumbnail image (504) may correspond to the second index image data (404) that satisfies the specified condition. Additionally, each of the first non-index thumbnail image (501), the second non-index thumbnail image (503), and the third non-index thumbnail image (505) may correspond to image data that does not satisfy the specified condition.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may perform a data search operation based on a user input for index information (311 to 317). According to one embodiment, the data search operation may include an operation of outputting image data (e.g., a thumbnail image) corresponding to the index information (311 to 317) through the data list (201). For example, the data search operation may be performed based on at least one of a touch input, a voice input, a gesture input, and a button input related to selection of the index information (311 to 317).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may process a data list (201) to be output centered on a thumbnail image corresponding to selected index information when providing a result of performing a search operation.

For example, as illustrated in 520 of FIG. 5, when the first index information (311) is selected, the electronic device (101) may scroll the data list (201) so that the first index thumbnail image (502) corresponding to the first index information (311) is output to a designated location (e.g., the top of the execution screen). At this time, the sort order of the thumbnail images included in the data list (201) may be maintained. For example, by scrolling the data list (201), the exposure of the first non-index thumbnail image (501) may be stopped, and the third index thumbnail image (506) (e.g., the 18-1 thumbnail image and the 18-2 thumbnail image) and the fourth non-index thumbnail image (507) (e.g., the 19th thumbnail image) may be newly exposed.

As another example, as illustrated in 530 of FIG. 5, when the first index information (311) is selected, the electronic device (101) may change the sorting order of the first index thumbnail image (502) corresponding to the first index information (311). For example, the sorting order of the data list (201) may be changed to the order of the first index thumbnail image (502), the first non-index thumbnail image (501), the second non-index thumbnail image (503), the second index thumbnail image (504), and the third non-index thumbnail image (505).

Additionally or optionally, the electronic device (101) may process the first index thumbnail image (502) corresponding to the selected first index information (311) to be provided so as to be distinguished from other thumbnail images. According to an embodiment, a specified border effect may be applied to the first index thumbnail image (502) corresponding to the selected first index information (311). According to another embodiment, a blur effect may be applied to the remaining thumbnail images except for the first index thumbnail image (502) corresponding to the selected first index information (311). However, this is merely exemplary, and the first index thumbnail image (502) corresponding to the selected first index information (311) and other thumbnail images may be distinguished from each other by various effects.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another operation of providing index information of an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 6, an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may provide a data list (201) together with index information (311 to 317), as in 610 of FIG. 6.

In this regard, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) composed of thumbnail images corresponding to each of the stored image data, as described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The data list (201) includes thumbnail images for indexed image data (502, 504) and non-indexed image data (501, 503, 505). As illustrated in FIG. 5, a first non-indexed thumbnail image (501) including thumbnail images for non-indexed first image data to seventh image data, a first indexed thumbnail image (502) including thumbnail images for indexed 8-1-th image data to 8-4-th image data, a second non-indexed thumbnail image (503) including thumbnail images for non-indexed 9th image data and 10th image data, a second indexed thumbnail image (504) including thumbnail images for non-indexed 11-1-th image data to 11-3-th image data, and a third non-indexed thumbnail image (505) including thumbnail images for non-indexed 12th image data and 13th image data may be provided as at least a portion of the data list (201).

Additionally or optionally, the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may output a search menu (601) for indexed image data.

According to various embodiments, the search menu (601) may generate commands that cause a search (e.g., output) of at least one index image data defined (e.g., classified) as image data that satisfies specified conditions.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) for indexed image data (502, 504) and non-indexed image data (501, 503, 505) while the search menu (601) is deactivated (612), as in 610 of FIG. 6.

According to one embodiment, when a search menu (601) that is disabled (612) is activated by an input (614), such as 620 of FIG. 6, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) that consists only of thumbnail images for index image data. For example, the electronic device (101) may stop outputting the first non-index thumbnail image (501), the second non-index thumbnail image (503), and the third non-index thumbnail image (505), and maintain outputting the first index thumbnail image (502) and the second index thumbnail image (504). Additionally, the electronic device (101) may also newly expose the third index thumbnail image (506) and the fourth index thumbnail image (508) as it stops outputting the first non-index thumbnail image (501), the second non-index thumbnail image (503), and the third non-index thumbnail image (505).

Additionally or optionally, the electronic device (101) may cause each index thumbnail image (502, 504, 506, 508) to be provided distinctly from each other using a designated effect.

According to various embodiments, when the activated (614) search menu (601) is deactivated again by an input (612), the electronic device (101) may stop providing a data list (201) consisting only of thumbnail images for indexed image data. For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) for indexed image data (502, 504) and non-indexed non-indexed image data (501, 503, 505), as in 610 of FIG. 6.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an image data processing operation using index information according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7, an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may process image data in batches using index information. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may move, copy, or delete index image data (e.g., image data classified as image data satisfying a specified condition) corresponding to the index information to another storage space. For specific operations of the electronic device (101) related thereto, reference may be made to the description below.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) and a data list (201) together, as in 710 of FIG. 7. As mentioned above, the first index information (311) may correspond to first index image data (402) (or first index thumbnail image (502)) that satisfies a specified condition. In addition, each of the second index information (313), the third index information (315), and the fourth index information (317) may correspond to the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)) that satisfy a specified condition.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may output a menu item related to a processing method of index image data when at least one index information is selected based on a specified input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may detect a touch input that is maintained for a specified time or longer with respect to at least one index information as a specified input. In addition, the electronic device (101) may output a thumbnail image corresponding to the selected index information when at least one index information is selected, and detect a touch input that is maintained for a specified time or longer with respect to the output thumbnail image as a specified input. However, this is merely an example, and various embodiments are not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output a menu item (701) to move, copy, or delete index image data (402) (e.g., image data corresponding to the 8-1st thumbnail image to the 8-4th thumbnail image) corresponding to selected index information (e.g., the first index information) to another storage space, as in 720 of FIG. 7, based on a specified input. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may process (e.g., transmit) the index image data simultaneously or sequentially based on a menu item (e.g., transmit) selected by the input.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining different processing operations of image data using index information according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may process image data using index information. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the sorting order of image data (or the sorting order of the data list (201)) using the index information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) and a data list (201) together, as in 810 of FIG. 8. As mentioned above, each of the first index information (311), the second index information (313), the third index information (315), and the fourth index information (317) may correspond to the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)) that satisfy a specified condition.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may change the sorting order of at least one index information based on a specified input. According to one embodiment, as in 820 of FIG. 8, the electronic device (101) may change the sorting order of the index information from the order of the first index information (311), the second index information (313), the third index information (315), and the fourth index information (315) to the order of the first index information (311), the third index information (315), the second index information (313), and the fourth index information (317), based on an input (800) for changing the order of the second index information and the third index information (e.g., an input for touching the third index information (315) and dragging the third index information (315) between the first index information (311) and the second index information (313).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may also change the sorting order (e.g., storage location) of image data (e.g., thumbnail images) according to the sorting order of the changed index information. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the sorting order of the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)) and the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)) according to the change in the order of the second index information (313) and the third index information (315), as in 820 of FIG. 8.

In other words, the sort order of the image data may be changed from the order of the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)) to the order of the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)).

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining another search operation of image data using index information according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) according to various embodiments may search for image data (e.g., index image data) corresponding to index information from a stored data image. Additionally, the electronic device (101) may provide additional image data associated with the image data corresponding to the index information as a search result. For example, image data having a certain level of correlation with the index image data corresponding to the index information among the stored image data may be provided as the additional image data. For example, the image data having a certain level of correlation may be other image data taken at the same place (or on the same date) as the shooting place (or shooting date) of the index image data. The specific operation of the electronic device (101) related thereto may be referred to the description below.

According to various embodiments, such as 610 of FIG. 6, 710 of FIG. 7, and 810 of FIG. 8, the electronic device (101) may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) together with a data list (201). As mentioned above, each of the first index information (311), the second index information (313), the third index information (315), and the fourth index information (317) may correspond to the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)) that satisfy a specified condition.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can retrieve image data (e.g., index image data) corresponding to index information from a stored data image. For example, as in 520 and 530 of FIG. 5, a data list (201) can be output centered on a thumbnail image corresponding to the selected index information.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may provide additional image data (911) associated with image data corresponding to index information as a search result, as in 910 of FIG. 9. For example, image data having a certain level of correlation with image data corresponding to index information among stored image data may be provided as additional image data. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may search for and output other image data taken at the same place (or on the same date) as the shooting place (or shooting date) of the first index image data (402), among image data not included in the first index image data (402), as additional image data.

In this regard, the electronic device (101) may change the sorting order of the data list (201) so that additional image data (911) is output after the searched first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)). For example, the sort order of the data list (201) may be in the order of the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)), the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the additional image data (911), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)). The order of the images (508) can be changed.

FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining another operation of providing index information in an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 10, an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) and a data list (201) together, as in 1010 of FIG. 10. As mentioned above, each of the first index information (311), the second index information (313), the third index information (315), and the fourth index information (317) may correspond to the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)) that satisfy a specified condition.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may output a scroll icon (1001, 1003, 1005, 1007) for each index image data when outputting the data list (201). The scroll icon (1001, 1003, 1005, 1007) may cause a screen scroll in units of index image data. For example, a first scroll icon (1001) associated with the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)), a second scroll icon (1003) associated with the second index image data (404) (or the second index thumbnail image (504)), a third scroll icon (1005) associated with the third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)), and a fourth scroll icon (1007) associated with the fourth index image data (408) (or the fourth index thumbnail image (508)) may be output.

In one embodiment, when an input to a scroll icon (1001, 1003, 1005, 1007) is detected, the electronic device (101) can scroll the data list (201) so that subsequent index image data is output to a designated location (e.g., the top of the execution screen).

For example, as in 1020 of FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) can output the first index image data (402) (or the first index thumbnail image (502)) and the first scroll icon (1001) through the list area (303).

In this situation, when an input to the first scroll icon (1001) is detected, the electronic device (101) can output subsequent second index image data (404) (or second index thumbnail images (504)) through the list area (303). In this regard, when the number of second index thumbnail images (504) is above a certain level, only some of the second index thumbnail images (504) can be output through the list area (303).

In addition, when the number of second index thumbnail images (504) is less than a certain level, as in 1020 of FIG. 10, the entire second index thumbnail image (504) and a part (506-1) of the subsequent third index image data (406) (or the third index thumbnail image (506)) can be output together through the list area (303).

FIG. 11 is another diagram for explaining the operation of generating index information according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may provide a data list (201) for image data. According to one embodiment, the data list (201) may include a thumbnail image corresponding to each stored image data, as in 1110 of FIG. 11.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can output an execution menu (1101) related to turning on/off the indexing function together with a data list (201).

According to one embodiment, when an input for activating the execution menu (1101) is detected, the electronic device (101) may perform an operation for generating index information. For example, as in 1110 of FIG. 11, when the execution menu (1101) is inactive (1112), the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) for image data. In addition, as in 1120 of FIG. 11, when the inactive (1112) execution menu (1101) is activated by an input (1122), the electronic device (101) may provide index information (e.g., first index information (311) to fourth index information (317)) through the index area (301) and provide a data list (201) through the list area (303).

In one embodiment, when the activated (1122) execution menu (1101) is deactivated again by an input (1112), the electronic device (101) may stop outputting the index information and output only the data list (201). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) for image data, as in 1110 of FIG. 11.

FIG. 12 is another diagram providing index information in an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 12, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) according to various embodiments may manage image data based on folders. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may manage image data satisfying a specified condition among stored image data or image data specified by input as one folder.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may provide a data list (201) for image data managed on a folder basis. In this regard, the electronic device (101) may provide an execution screen of an application divided into a folder area (1201) and a list area (1203), as in 1210 of FIG. 12.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide folder information (e.g., a folder icon) through a folder area (1201) and provide a list of image data managed through a selected folder through a list area (1203).

For example, as in 1220 of FIG. 12, when the first folder (1201-1) is selected among the folders (e.g., the first folder (1201-1) to the third folder (1201-5)) included in the folder area (1201), a first data list (1211) corresponding to the first index image data stored in the first folder (1201-1) may be output in the list area (1203).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may provide index information for the output first data list (1211). According to one embodiment, as part of the operation of providing the index information, the electronic device (101) may additionally output an index area (1221) on the execution screen, as in 1220 of FIG. 12. For example, the electronic device (101) may generate index information (1221-1, 1221-3) for index image data that satisfies a specified condition among the image data (1211) stored in the selected first folder (1201-1), and output it through the index area (1211).

As described above, the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments can facilitate management of stored data by generating index information for stored data.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a memory (130), a display module (160), and a processor (120) electrically connected to the memory (130) and the display module (160).

According to one embodiment, when a data list (201) related to image data stored in the memory (130) is output, the processor (120) may classify first index image data (502) continuously captured based on at least one of time and location among the stored image data. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may control the display module (160) so that first index information (311) recording an attribute of the classified first index image data (502) is output together with the data list (201). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to search for first index image data (502) corresponding to the first index information (311) from the image data stored in the memory (130) in response to a first input for the first index information (311).

According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may be configured to control the display module (160) so that the searched first index image data (502) is output when the first index image data (502) is searched.

According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may output the first index image data (502) and at least one other image data stored in the memory (130) through the data list (201). For example, the first index image data (502) and the at least one other image data may be output separately from each other.

According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may retrieve additional image data (911) associated with the first index image data (502) from the image data stored in the memory (130). According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may be configured to output the first index image data (502) and the additional image data (911) through the data list (201).

According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may determine a correlation between the first index image data (502) and other image data stored in the memory (130) based on the shooting time or shooting location of the first index image data (502). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to search for image data having a certain level of correlation among other images stored in the memory (130) as the additional image data (911).

According to various embodiments, the data list (201) may be sorted based on a specified method. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may generate second index information (313) that records attributes of second index image data (504) continuously captured based on at least one of the time and place. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to output the second index information (313) together with the first index information (311). According to one embodiment, the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) may correspond to the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201).

According to various embodiments, when the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) is changed, the processor (120) may be configured to change the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201) based on the changed output order.

According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may be configured to output a scroll icon (1001) that causes a screen scroll from the first index image data (502) to the second index image data (504) on the data list (201).

According to various embodiments, the property may include at least one of a storage location of the indexed image data, a size of the indexed image data, a creation time of the indexed image data, or a name of the indexed image data (502).

According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may be configured to batch process the first index image data (502) or the second index image data (504) in response to a second input for the first index information (311) or the second index information (313).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of an electronic device (101) that provides index information according to various embodiments. The operations in the following embodiments may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. In addition, at least one of the operations below may be omitted depending on the embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) according to various embodiments may detect an event requesting output of a data list in operation 1310. According to one embodiment, the specified event may request a list of image data stored inside (e.g., a memory (130)) or outside (e.g., a server (108)) of the electronic device (101). For example, the specified event may include execution of an application (e.g., a gallery application) that calls the stored image data.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may, in operation 1320, classify first data that satisfies a specified condition among the stored data. According to one embodiment, the specified condition may be associated with continuously captured images. For example, among the stored images, image data continuously captured for a specified time (e.g., 5 seconds) or image data continuously captured at the same location may be classified as the first data.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may generate index information corresponding to the classified first data in operation 1330. According to one embodiment, the index information may be information recording an attribute of the first data. According to an embodiment, the attribute may include at least one of a storage location of the image data (e.g., a storage address), a size of the image data, a generation time of the image data, or a name of the image data. In this regard, reference may be made to the descriptions related to the aforementioned FIGS. 4, 11, and 12.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may output index information in operation 1340. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output the index information together with the first list of stored data. In this regard, reference may be made to the descriptions related to the aforementioned FIGS. 3, 5, and 6.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may, in operation 1350, search for first data corresponding to the index information based on the input for the index information. In this regard, reference may be made to the descriptions related to the aforementioned FIGS. 5, 9, and 10.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may, in operation 1360, change the first list to the second list based on the searched first data. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may process the list to be output centered on the searched first data. In this regard, reference may be made to the description related to FIG. 5 described above.

Additionally or optionally, the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) according to various embodiments may process the retrieved first data. For example, the electronic device (101) may process (e.g., copy, transmit, delete, etc.) the first data simultaneously or sequentially.

A method of operating an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include, when a data list (201) related to image data stored in the electronic device (101) is output, an operation of classifying first index image data (502) continuously captured based on at least one of time and location among the stored image data, an operation of outputting first index information (311) recording attributes of the classified first index image data (502) together with the data list (201), and an operation of searching for first index image data (502) corresponding to the first index information (311) in the electronic device (101) in response to a first input for the first index information (311).

The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of outputting the searched first index image data (502) when the first index image data (502) is searched.

The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of outputting the first index image data (502) and at least one other image data stored in the electronic device (101) through the data list (201). According to one embodiment, the first index image data and the at least one other image data may be outputted separately from each other.

A method of operating an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of searching for additional image data (911) associated with the first index image data (502) from image data stored in the electronic device (101) and an operation of outputting the first index image data (502) and the additional image data (911) through the data list (201).

The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of determining a correlation between the first index image data and other image data stored in the electronic device (101) based on a shooting time or shooting location of the first index image data. The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of searching for image data having a certain level of correlation among other images stored in the electronic device (101) as the additional image data (911).

The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of generating second index information (313) that records properties of second index image data (504) continuously captured based on at least one of the time and place. The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of outputting the second index information (313) together with the first index information (311). According to one embodiment, the data list (201) may be sorted based on a specified method. According to one embodiment, the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) may correspond to the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201).

The operating method of the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of changing the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201) based on the changed output order when the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) is changed.

The method of operating an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of outputting a scroll icon (1001) that causes a screen scroll from the first index image data (502) to the second index image data (504) on the data list (201).

According to various embodiments, the property may include at least one of a storage location of the indexed image data, a size of the indexed image data, a creation time of the indexed image data, or a name of the indexed image data (502).

A method of operating an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include an operation of batch-processing the first index image data (502) or the second index image data (504) in response to a second input for the first index information (311) or the second index information (313).

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In an electronic device (101),
Memory (130);
display module (160); and
It includes a processor (120) electrically connected to the above memory (130) and the above display module (160),
The above processor (120)
When a data list (201) related to image data stored in the above memory (130) is output, the first index image data (502) continuously captured is classified based on at least one of time or location among the stored image data,
Controlling the display module (160) so that the first index information (311) recording the attributes of the above classified first index image data (502) is output together with the data list (201),
An electronic device configured to retrieve first index image data (502) corresponding to the first index information (311) from image data stored in the memory (130) in response to a first input for the first index information (311).
In the first paragraph,
The above processor (120)
An electronic device configured to control the display module (160) so that the searched first index image data (502) is output when the first index image data (502) is searched.
In the second paragraph,
The above processor (120)
Outputting the first index image data (502) and at least one other image data stored in the memory (130) through the data list (201),
An electronic device in which the first index image data (502) and the at least one other image data are output separately from each other.
In the second paragraph,
The above processor (120)
An electronic device configured to retrieve additional image data (911) associated with the first index image data (502) from the image data stored in the memory (130), and output the first index image data (502) and the additional image data (911) through the data list (201).
In paragraph 4,
The above processor (120)
Based on the shooting time or shooting location of the first index image data (502), the correlation between the first index image data (502) and other image data stored in the memory (130) is determined,
An electronic device configured to search for image data having a certain level of relevance among other images stored in the above memory (130) as the additional image data (911).
In the first paragraph,
The above data list (201) is sorted based on a specified method,
The above processor (120)
Generating second index information (313) that records the properties of the second index image data (504) continuously photographed based on at least one of the above times or locations,
It is configured to output the above second index information (313) together with the above first index information (311).
The output order of the above first index information (311) and the above second index information (313) is as follows:
An electronic device corresponding to the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the above data list (201).
In Article 6,
The above processor (120)
An electronic device configured to change the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201) based on the changed output order when the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) is changed.
In Article 6,
The above processor (120)
An electronic device configured to output a scroll icon (1001) that causes a screen scroll from the first index image data (502) to the second index image data (504) on the data list (201).
In paragraph 1 or paragraph 6,
The above properties are,
An electronic device comprising at least one of a storage location of indexed image data, a size of the indexed image data, a creation time of the indexed image data, or a name of the indexed image data (502).
In Article 6,
The above processor (120)
An electronic device configured to batch process the first index image data (502) or the second index image data (504) in response to a second input for the first index information (311) or the second index information (313).
In the operating method of an electronic device (101),
When a data list (201) related to image data stored in the electronic device (101) is output, an operation of classifying first index image data (502) continuously captured based on at least one of time or location among the stored image data;
An operation of outputting the first index information (311) recording the attributes of the first index image data (502) classified above together with the data list (201); and
A method comprising, in response to a first input for the first index information (311), an operation of retrieving first index image data (502) corresponding to the first index information (311) from the electronic device (101).
In Article 11,
A method including an operation of outputting the searched first index image data (502) when the first index image data (502) is searched.
In Article 12,
It includes an operation of outputting the first index image data (502) and at least one other image data stored in the electronic device (101) through the data list (201).
A method in which the first index image data and the at least one other image data are output separately from each other.
In Article 12,
An operation of retrieving additional image data (911) associated with the first index image data (502) from the image data stored in the electronic device (101); and
A method including an operation of outputting the first index image data (502) and the additional image data (911) through the data list (201).
In Article 14,
An operation of determining a correlation between the first index image data and other image data stored in the electronic device (101) based on the shooting time or shooting location of the first index image data; and
A method including an operation of searching for image data having a certain level of relevance among other images stored in the electronic device (101) as the additional image data (911).
In Article 11,
An operation of generating second index information (313) that records the properties of second index image data (504) continuously captured based on at least one of the above times or locations; and
It includes an operation of outputting the above second index information (313) together with the above first index information (311).
The above data list (201) is sorted based on a specified method,
A method in which the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) corresponds to the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201).
In Article 16,
A method including an operation of changing the sorting order of the first index image data (502) and the second index image data (504) on the data list (201) based on the changed output order when the output order of the first index information (311) and the second index information (313) is changed.
In Article 16,
A method including an action of outputting a scroll icon (1001) causing a screen scroll from the first index image data (502) to the second index image data (504) on the above data list (201).
In Article 11 or 16,
The above properties are,
A method comprising at least one of a storage location of indexed image data, a size of the indexed image data, a creation time of the indexed image data, or a name of the indexed image data (502).
In Article 16,
A method comprising an operation of batch-processing the first index image data (502) or the second index image data (504) in response to a second input for the first index information (311) or the second index information (313).

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