WO2022265242A1

WO2022265242A1 - Antenna module and electronic device comprising same, and operation method of electronic device

Info

Publication number: WO2022265242A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/007289
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이무열; 곽규진; 김진만; 최현석
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2021-06-16
Filing date: 2022-05-23
Publication date: 2022-12-22
Also published as: KR20220168380A

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein may comprise an antenna module, a processor, and memory. The antenna module may comprise: a printed circuit board; a first antenna forming a transmission and first reception path; a second antenna forming a second reception path; a first small patch antenna; and a second small patch antenna. The processor may be operatively connected with the antenna module. The memory may be operatively connected with the processor. The memory may store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to: operate the first antenna and the first small patch antenna to form a first extended patch antenna; operate the first antenna and the second small patch antenna to form a second extended patch antenna; determine the location of a target by receiving an angle of arrival (AoA) signal by means of at least one of the first extended patch antenna or the second extended patch antenna; and perform AOA positioning on the basis of the location of the target.

Description

Antenna module, electronic device including the same, and operating method of the electronic device

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an antenna and an electronic device including the same, and more specifically, to improve angle of arrival (AoA) positioning accuracy by using a plurality of ultra wide band (UWB) antennas in an electronic device. It relates to an antenna module that can be used, an electronic device including the same, and a method of operating the electronic device.

Electronic devices are becoming slimmer, and are being developed to increase rigidity, enhance design aspects, and differentiate their functional elements. BACKGROUND ART Electronic devices are moving away from uniform rectangular shapes and gradually transforming into various shapes. The electronic device may have a deformable structure capable of using a large screen display while being convenient to carry.

When an electronic device measures a location with an external device using UWB communication, the performance of location measurement may vary depending on the number of UWB antennas the electronic device has. For example, if the number of UWB antennas is one, the electronic device can measure only the distance to the transmitter, and if there are a plurality of UWB antennas, the electronic device can measure the distance to the transmitter and AoA.

Although electronic devices and external devices are located in a short distance where AoA positioning is possible using UWB communication, AoA positioning accuracy decreases due to a problem with the placement of the UWB patch antenna used for AoA positioning, or positioning is difficult due to the limitation of the positioning possible area. Problems may arise that result in incorrect or inaccurate results. A technical task of various embodiments of the present disclosure is to provide an antenna module capable of increasing the accuracy of AoA positioning and widening the AoA positioning range, an electronic device including the same, and an operating method of the electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure have made it a technical task to provide an antenna module capable of improving the AoA positioning quality by switching an extended patch antenna according to the tilt of the electronic device, an electronic device including the same, and a method for operating the electronic device. .

A technical task of various embodiments of the present disclosure is to provide an antenna module capable of preventing AoA positioning quality deterioration caused by a hand grip of an electronic device, an electronic device including the same, and a method of operating the electronic device.

The technical problem to be achieved in the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned technical problem, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. there is.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an antenna module, a processor, and a memory. The antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a first antenna forming a transmission and first receiving path, a second antenna forming a second receiving path, a first small patch antenna, and a second small patch antenna. can The processor may be operatively coupled with the antenna module. The memory may be operatively coupled with the processor. When the memory is executed, the processor operates the first antenna and the first small patch antenna to form a first extended patch antenna, and operates the first antenna and the second small patch antenna to form a second patch antenna. An extended patch antenna is configured, an angle of arrival (AoA) signal is received by at least one of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna to determine the location of a target, and AoA positioning is performed based on the location of the target. You can store instructions to do it.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an antenna module, a processor, and a memory. The antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a first antenna forming a transmission and first receiving path, a second antenna forming a second receiving path, a first small patch antenna, and a second small patch antenna. can The processor may be operatively coupled with the antenna module. The memory may be operatively coupled with the processor. When the memory is executed, the processor operates the first antenna and the first small patch antenna to form a first extended patch antenna, and operates the first antenna and the second small patch antenna to form a second patch antenna. An extended patch antenna is configured, an Angle of Arrival (AoA) signal is received through the first extended patch antenna to determine the location of a target, and a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) value of the first extended patch antenna is less than or equal to a threshold value. and if the RSSI value of the first extended patch antenna exceeds the threshold value, the next AoA signal is received through the first extended patch antenna, and if the RSSI value of the first extended patch antenna is less than the threshold value, the next AoA signal is received. A look back test of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna may be performed.

An antenna module, an electronic device including the antenna module, and a method of operating the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can increase the accuracy of AoA positioning and widen the AoA positioning range.

An antenna module, an electronic device including the antenna module, and a method for operating the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may improve AoA positioning quality by switching an extended patch antenna according to a tilt of the electronic device.

An antenna module, an electronic device including the antenna module, and a method for operating the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may prevent deterioration in AoA positioning quality caused by a hand grip of the electronic device.

In addition to this, various effects identified directly or indirectly through this document may be provided.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.

2 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3 is a perspective view of a rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4 is a diagram illustrating an angle of arrival (AoA) positioning method using an antenna module and a plurality of antennas of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

5 is a diagram illustrating an antenna module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

6 is a diagram illustrating an antenna module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

7 is a block diagram for configuration and switching of an extended patch antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

8 is a diagram illustrating an antenna module of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

9 is a diagram illustrating a method of arranging a tilt of a small patch in a plurality of UWB patch antenna structures.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of extended patch antennas on planes having different heights.

11 is a diagram illustrating a radiation pattern of an AoA pair antenna.

12 is a diagram illustrating phase data of an AoA pair antenna.

13 is a diagram showing an arrangement structure of AoA FoV extended patch antennas and a FoV area of each antenna.

14 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement structure of AoA FoV extended patch antennas and a FoV area of each antenna.

15 is a diagram illustrating an operating method of an extended patch antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

16 is a diagram illustrating AoA positioning with a first small patch antenna.

17 is a diagram illustrating AoA positioning using a second small patch antenna.

18 is a diagram illustrating a FoV superposition operation method of an AoA extended patch antenna.

Fig. 19 is a diagram showing a precise measurement (about 6 degrees) area of a small patch antenna.

20 is a diagram illustrating selection of a small patch antenna according to the movement of a target.

21 is a diagram illustrating an operating method according to a -y-axis tilt of an electronic device.

22 is a diagram illustrating an operating method according to a y-axis tilt of an electronic device.

23 is a diagram illustrating an avoidance operation method of an AoA extended patch antenna when hand gripping an electronic device.

24 is a diagram illustrating changing (eg, antenna switching) an extended patch antenna pair (eg, extended patch antenna) through a UWB look back test.

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 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes 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), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

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

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

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, 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 (eg, 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 (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, 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 is selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external

electronic devices

102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external

electronic devices

102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. An electronic device according to an embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "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 "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), 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 is interchangeably interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic blocks, components, or circuits. can be used A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document describe one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. A computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store™) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones. In the case of online distribution, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the components described above may include a single object or a plurality of objects, and some of the multiple objects may be separately disposed in other components. . According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by modules, programs, or other components are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

2 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3 is a perspective view of a rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , an electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure has a first surface (or front surface) 210A and a second surface. It may include a housing 210 including a (or back) 210B, and a side surface 210C surrounding a space between the first surface 210A and the second surface 210B. In another embodiment, the housing may refer to a structure forming some of the first face 210A, the second face 210B, and the side face 210C.

According to one embodiment, the first surface 210A may be formed by a front plate 202 (eg, a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers) that is substantially transparent at least in part. The second surface 210B may be formed by the substantially opaque back plate 211 . The rear plate 211 is formed, for example, of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. It can be. The side surface 210C is coupled to the front plate 202 and the rear plate 211 and may be formed by a side bezel structure 218 (or “side member”) including metal and/or polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate 211 and the side bezel structure 218 may be integrally formed and include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).

In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate 202 includes two first regions 210D that are bent from the first surface 210A toward the back plate 211 and extend seamlessly, the front plate 210D. (202) on both ends of the long edge. In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 3 ), the back plate 211 has long edges of two second regions 210E that are curved from the second surface 210B toward the front plate 202 and extend seamlessly. Can be included at both ends. In some embodiments, the front plate 202 (or the rear plate 211) may include only one of the first regions 210D (or the second regions 210E). In some embodiments, some of the first regions 210D or the second regions 210E may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device 200, the side bezel structure 218 has the first area 210D or the second area 210E not included. 1 thickness (or width), and may have a second thickness thinner than the first thickness at a side surface including the first regions 210D or the second regions 210E.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a display 201 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ), an input device 203 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ), and a sound output. device 207, 214 (e.g., sound output module 155 of FIG. 1), sensor module 204, 219 (e.g., sensor module 176 of FIG. 1),

camera module

205, 212, 213 ( Example: It may include at least one of the camera module 180 of FIG. 1), a key input device 217, an indicator (not shown), and

connectors

208 and 209. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 217 or the indicator) or may additionally include other components.

The display 201 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ) may be visible through, for example, an upper portion of the front plate 202 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 201 may be visible through the front plate 202 forming the first surface 210A and the first area 210D of the side surface 210C. The display 201 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the strength (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the

sensor modules

204 and 219 and/or at least a portion of the key input device 217 are in the first area 210D and/or the second area 210E. can be placed.

In some embodiments (not shown), at least one of an audio module 214, a sensor module 204, a camera module 205 (eg, an image sensor), and a fingerprint sensor on the rear surface of the screen display area of the display 201. may contain more than In some embodiments (not shown), the display 201 is coupled to or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic stylus pen. can be placed. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the

sensor modules

204 and 219 and/or at least a portion of the key input device 217 may correspond to the first areas 210D and/or the second area 210E. can be placed in the field.

The input device 203 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device 203 may include a plurality of microphones disposed to detect the direction of sound. The

sound output devices

207 and 214 may include

speakers

207 and 214 . The

speakers

207 and 214 may include an external speaker 207 and a receiver for communication (eg, the audio module 214). In some embodiments, the input device 203 (eg, a microphone), the

speakers

207 and 214, and the

connectors

208 and 209 are disposed in the space of the electronic device 200 and at least one formed in the housing 210. It can be exposed to the external environment through the hole of the In some embodiments, the hole formed in the housing 210 may be commonly used for the input device 203 (eg, a microphone) and the

speakers

207 and 214 . In some embodiments, the

speakers

207 and 214 may include an operated speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) while excluding holes formed in the housing 210 .

The sensor modules 204 and 219 (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. . The

sensor modules

204 and 219 may include, for example, a first sensor module 204 (eg, a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (not shown) disposed on the first surface 210A of the housing 210. ) (eg, a fingerprint sensor), and/or a third sensor module 219 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 210B of the housing 210 . The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface 210A (eg, the display 201 ) and/or the second surface 210B of the housing 210 . The electronic device 200 includes a sensor module (not shown), for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, a temperature sensor, At least one of a humidity sensor and an illuminance sensor may be further included.

The

camera modules

205 and 212 include a first camera module 205 disposed on the first surface 210A of the electronic device 200 and a second camera module 212 disposed on the second surface 210B, and/or flash 213 . The

camera modules

205 and 212 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash 213 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. The first camera module 205 may be disposed under the display panel in an under display camera (UDC) method. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 200 . In some embodiments, a plurality of first camera modules 205 may be disposed on a first surface (eg, a surface on which a screen is displayed) of the electronic device 200 in an under display camera (UDC) method.

The key input device 217 may be disposed on the side surface 210C of the housing 210 . In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 217, and the key input devices 217 that are not included may include other key input devices such as soft keys on the display 201. can be implemented in the form In some embodiments, key input device 217 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in display 201 .

The

connectors

208 and 209 include a first connector hole 208 capable of receiving a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device, and/or an external electronic device. and a second connector hole 209 (or earphone jack) that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals. The first connector hole 208 may include a Universal Serial Bus (USB) A type port or a USB C type port. When the first connector hole 208 supports USB Type-C, the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may support USB power delivery (PD) charging.

Some of the camera modules 205 of the

camera modules

205 and 212 and some of the sensor modules 204 of the

sensor modules

204 and 219 may be arranged to be visible through the display 201 . The camera module 205 may be disposed overlapping with the display area, and a screen may be displayed in the display area corresponding to the camera module 205 . Some sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate 202 in the internal space of the electronic device.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include electronic devices such as a bar type, a foldable type, a rollable type, a sliding type, a wearable type, a tablet PC, and/or a notebook PC. The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the above example and may include various other electronic devices.

4 is a diagram illustrating an angle of arrival (AoA) positioning method using an antenna module and a plurality of antennas of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 5 is a diagram illustrating an antenna module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , an electronic device 400 (eg, electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , eg, electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes an antenna module 500 ) (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1). The antenna module 500 may be disposed inside the housing of the electronic device 400 . In FIG. 4 , the antenna module 500 is not exposed to the outside by the rear case 410 (eg, back cover) (eg, the rear plate 211 of FIG. 3 ) of the electronic device 400, but for description purposes, the electronic A perspective view of the antenna module 500 disposed inside the device 400 viewed from the back of the electronic device 400 is shown as an example.

According to one embodiment, the antenna module 500 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a plurality of UWB antennas 520 to 550. The antenna module 500 may include a printed circuit board 510 , a first antenna 520 ,

second antennas

530 and 540 , and a third antenna 550 . The

second antennas

530 and 540 may include a first small patch antenna 530 and a second small patch antenna 540 . The first antenna 520 , the first small patch antenna 530 , the second small patch antenna 540 , and the third antenna 550 may be disposed on the printed circuit board 510 .

As an embodiment, the first antenna 520 and the third antenna 550 are dual resonance patches capable of forming a resonance frequency band in 6.25 to 6.75 GHz (eg, channel 5) or 7.75 to 8.25 GHz (eg, channel 9). An antenna may be included. The first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540 may include single resonant patch antennas that form one frequency band of 7.75 to 8.25 GHz (eg, channel 9). A plurality of feed lines 560 may be disposed on the printed circuit board 510 .

As an example, the plurality of feed lines 560 may include a first feed line 561, a second feed line 562, a third feed line 563, and a fourth feed line 564. there is. The first feed line 561 may be electrically connected to the first antenna 520 . The second feed line 562 may be electrically connected to the first small patch antenna 530 . The third feed line 563 may be electrically connected to the second small patch antenna 540 . The fourth feed line 564 may be electrically connected to the third antenna 550 . The first feed line 561 may connect the first antenna 520 to a communication circuit (eg, the processor 120 or communication processor of FIG. 1 ). The second feed line 562 may connect the first small patch antenna 530 to a communication circuit (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor). The third feed line 563 may connect the second small patch antenna 540 to a communication circuit (eg, the processor 120 or the communication processor of FIG. 1 ). The fourth feed line 564 may connect the third antenna 550 to a communication circuit (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor). The plurality of UWB antennas 520 to 550 are connected to a communication circuit (eg, the processor 120 or communication processor in FIG. 1) through a plurality of feed lines 560, thereby securing frequency resonance characteristics. can do. Since the plurality of feed lines 560 are spaced apart from each other, coupling characteristics may be improved.

A plurality of UWB antennas (eg, the first antenna 520, the third antenna 550, the first small patch antenna 530, and the second small patch antenna ( 540) to perform angle of arrival (AoA) positioning and ranging positioning. (ranging) Positioning can be performed simultaneously.

As an embodiment, the first antenna 520 and the third antenna 550 may be arranged side by side in a first direction (eg, an x-axis direction) on the printed circuit board 510 . On the printed circuit board 510, the first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540 may be arranged side by side in a first direction (eg, an x-axis direction). The first antenna 520 and the third antenna 550 are disposed above the printed circuit board 510 in the second direction (eg, the y-axis direction), and the first small patch antenna 530 and the second The small patch antenna 540 may be disposed below. However, the positions of the first antenna 520, the first small patch antenna 530, the second small patch antenna 540, and the third antenna 550 may be changed without being limited thereto.

As an embodiment, the plurality of UWB antennas 520 to 550 may have different sizes or shapes. For example, the first antenna 520 and the third antenna 550 have the same size, and the first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540 have the same size as the first antenna 520. ) and the size of the third antenna 550. The size of the plurality of UWB antennas 520 to 550 may be determined in consideration of a resonant frequency band of the antenna module 500 . It is not limited thereto, and the first antenna 520 and the third antenna 550 may be formed in different sizes, and the first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540 may be formed in different sizes. .

As an embodiment, a first field of view (FoV) region 531 may be formed by the first small patch antenna 530 . A second field of view (FoV) region 541 may be formed by the second small patch antenna 540 . The first FoV area 531 and the second FoV area 541 may have the same radiation angle (eg, radiation range) (eg, about -60 degrees to +60 degrees). As an embodiment, the first FoV area 531 is centered on a direction perpendicular to an imaginary line connecting the feeds of the first antenna 520 and the first small patch antenna 530 in the shortest distance. It can have an area of 60 degrees. The second FoV area 541 has an area of ±60 degrees around a direction perpendicular to an imaginary line connecting the feeds of the first antenna 520 and the second small patch antenna 550 in the shortest distance. can Since the positions where the first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540 are disposed are different, the first FoV area 531 and the second FoV area 541 may be displaced by a predetermined angle. At least a portion of the first FoV region 531 and the second FoV region 541 may overlap.

As an embodiment, the antenna module 500 is described as including the first antenna 520, the

second antennas

530 and 540, and the third antenna 550, but is not limited thereto. For example, the antenna module 500 may include a larger number of antennas.

Referring to FIG. 6 , according to an embodiment, an antenna module 600 (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ) may include a plurality of UWB antennas 620 to 650 . The antenna module 600 may include a printed circuit board 610 , a first antenna 620 ,

second antennas

630 and 640 , and a third antenna 650 . The

second antennas

630 and 640 may include a first sub-antenna 630 and a second sub-antenna 640 .

The first antenna 620 , the first sub-antenna 630 , the second sub-antenna 640 , and the third antenna 650 may be disposed on the printed circuit board 610 . A plurality of feed lines 660 may be disposed on the printed circuit board 610 . The first feed line 661 may be electrically connected to the first antenna 620 . The second feed line 662 may be electrically connected to the first sub-antenna 630 of the second antenna. The third feed line 663 may be electrically connected to the second sub-antenna 640 of the second antenna. The fourth feed line 664 may be electrically connected to the third antenna 650 . A plurality of UWB antennas (eg, a first antenna 620, a third antenna 650, and a first sub-antenna 630 having polarization characteristics disposed in a housing of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4)) ) and the second sub-antenna 640), angle of arrival (AoA) positioning and ranging positioning may be performed.

As an embodiment, the plurality of UWB antennas 620 to 650 may have the same size or shape. For example, a plurality of UWB antennas 620 to 650 may have the same size for the same antenna performance. The size of the plurality of UWB antennas 620 to 650 may be determined in consideration of a resonant frequency band of the antenna module 600 .

As an embodiment, the first FoV region may be formed by the first sub-antenna 630 . A second FoV area may be formed by the second sub-antenna 640 . The first FoV area and the second FoV area may have the same radiation angle (eg, radiation range) (eg, about -60 degrees to +60 degrees). Since the positions where the first sub-antenna 630 and the second sub-antenna 640 are disposed are different, the first FoV area and the second FoV area may be displaced by a predetermined angle. At least a portion of the first FoV region and the second FoV region may overlap.

An electronic device 700 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor 720 (eg, a UWB processor) (eg, an SR100T UWB chipset) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), a first switch 730 (eg, a double pole double through (DPDT) switch), a second switch 740 (eg, a single pole triple through (SP3T) switch), a metal antenna 710 (eg, a metal frame antenna), a first antenna 520 ) (or the first antenna 620 in FIG. 6), the first small patch antenna 530 (or the first sub-antenna 630 in FIG. 6), the second small patch antenna 540 (or the second small patch antenna 540 in FIG. 6) 2 sub-antennas 640), and a third antenna 550 (or the third antenna 650 of FIG. 6).

As an embodiment, the first switch 730 may switch the transmission path TX1 and the first reception path RX1 of the metal antenna 710 and the first antenna 520 .

As an embodiment, the second switch 740 may include the first small patch antenna 530 (or the first sub-antenna 630 of FIG. 6 ) and the second small patch antenna 540 (or the second sub-antenna 630 of FIG. 6 ). The antenna 640) and the second reception path RX2 of the third antenna 550 (or the third antenna 650 of FIG. 6) may be switched.

As an embodiment, the processor 720 configures the first antenna 520 and the first small patch antenna 530 or the first antenna 520 and the second small patch antenna 540 used for AoA measurement to form an antenna pair ( A pair may be formed to configure a plurality of extended patch antennas (eg, the first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540) having different FoV directions. The electronic device 700 may measure (ranging) a distance to a target (eg, an external device) using the first antenna 520 . In addition, the electronic device 700 may measure a first signal (eg, an AoA signal) having polarization characteristics using the first small patch antenna 530 and the first antenna 520 . The electronic device 700 uses at least one of a difference in arrival time of a response message to a request message, a difference in arrival distance between UWB signals, or a phase difference using the first small patch antenna 530 and the first antenna 520. A first signal (eg, an AoA signal) may be measured.

As an embodiment, a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may calculate an approximate location of the target as a result of measuring the first signal. A processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) calculates the measurement result of the first signal and the mobility of the electronic device 700 and the target to obtain an antenna pair (eg, the AoA signal) for measuring the second signal. e.g. extended patch antenna). The electronic device 700 may measure a second signal (eg, an AoA signal) having polarization characteristics using the second small patch antenna 540 and the first antenna 520 . The electronic device 700 uses at least one of a difference in arrival time of a response message to a request message, a difference in arrival distance between UWB signals, or a phase difference using the second small patch antenna 540 and the first antenna 520. A second signal (eg AoA signal) may be measured.

As an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) measures the intensity of the first signal and/or the second signal measured by the proximity or contact of a user's hand grip or an object having a permittivity. When is determined to be less than the threshold value, an extended patch antenna pair (eg, extended patch antenna) may be changed (eg, antenna switching) through a UWB look back test.

According to an embodiment, in order to improve AoA FoV and positioning accuracy for a specific mounting direction (eg, mounting the electronic device in landscape mode) of the electronic device 700 (eg, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ), A first extended patch antenna pair of the first antenna 520 and the first small patch antenna 530 may be configured. In addition, a second extended patch antenna pair of the first antenna 520 and the second small patch antenna 540 may be configured. The first extended patch antenna pair and the second extended patch antenna pair may be configured to expand the AoA measurement range of the UE and increase the AoA positioning accuracy by combining antennas that are disposed adjacent to each other and can be used together during AoA measurement.

As an embodiment, when the electronic device 700 (eg, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ) is mounted in a vertical mode, in order to improve the AoA FoV and positioning accuracy for the vertical mode mounting direction, the first antenna 520 and the first small patch antenna 530 may form a first extended patch antenna pair. In addition, a second extended patch antenna pair of the third antenna 550 and the second small patch antenna 540 may be configured. The first extended patch antenna pair and the second extended patch antenna pair may be configured to expand the AoA measurement range of the UE and increase the AoA positioning accuracy by combining antennas that are disposed adjacent to each other and can be used together during AoA measurement.

The present invention is not limited thereto, and the electronic device 700 (eg, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ) is mounted in a landscape mode or a portrait mode, as well as the electronic device 700 (eg, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ). )) is tilted at a specific angle, the first extended patch antenna pair and the second extended patch antenna pair are arranged adjacently and combine antennas that can be used together during AoA measurement to expand the AoA measurement range of the terminal It can be configured to increase AoA positioning accuracy.

According to an embodiment, a pair of extended patch antennas of the

electronic devices

400 and 700 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may also be configured as a dual resonant patch of patch antennas used for AoA measurement that are adjacent to each other. It is not limited thereto, and if there is no restriction on space, the specifications of the patch may be determined in various ways. The first small patch antenna 530 and/or the second small patch antenna 540 that are adjacently used together during AoA measurement may be configured to have the same shortest feed-to-feed distance. there is. For example, the shortest feed-to-feed distance between the first small patch antenna 530 and the first antenna 520 is that of the second small patch antenna 540 and the first antenna 520. It can be arranged to be equal to the shortest feed-to-feed distance. The feeds of the first small patch antenna 530 and the second small patch antenna 540 are adjacent to the same side among the four sides of the antennas (eg, the first antenna 520) used together in AoA measurement. can be placed For example, when the feed of the first small patch antenna 530 is disposed on the right side among the four sides of the first small patch antenna 530, the feed of the first antenna 520 is also the first Of the four sides of the antenna 520, it may be disposed on the right side. For example, when the feed of the first small patch antenna 530 is disposed on the left side among the four sides of the first small patch antenna 530, the feed of the first antenna 520 is also the first Of the four sides of the antenna 520, it may be disposed on the left side. For example, when the feed of the first small patch antenna 530 is disposed on the upper side among the four sides of the first small patch antenna 530, the feed of the first antenna 520 is also the first Of the four sides of the antenna 520, it may be disposed on the upper side. For example, when the feed of the first small patch antenna 530 is disposed on the lower side among the four sides of the first small patch antenna 530, the feed of the first antenna 520 is also the first Of the four sides of the antenna 520, it may be disposed on the lower side.

8 is a diagram illustrating an antenna module of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 9 is a diagram illustrating a method of arranging a tilt of a small patch in a plurality of UWB patch antenna structures.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , an electronic device 800 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes an antenna module 900 (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ). )) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the antenna module 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a plurality of UWB antennas 920 to 950. The antenna module 900 may include a printed circuit board 910 , a first antenna 920 ,

second antennas

930 and 940 , and a third antenna 950 . The

second antennas

930 and 940 may include a first small patch antenna 930 and a second small patch antenna 940 . The first antenna 920 , the first small patch antenna 930 , the second small patch antenna 940 , and the third antenna 950 may be disposed on the printed circuit board 910 . A plurality of UWB antennas (eg, the first antenna 920, the third antenna 950, the first small patch antenna 930, and the second small patch antenna ( 940)) may be used to perform angle of arrival (AoA) positioning and ranging positioning.

As an embodiment, the first FoV region 931 may be formed by the first small patch antenna 930 . A second FoV region 941 may be formed by the second small patch antenna 940 . The first FoV area 931 and the second FoV area 941 may have the same radiation angle (eg, radiation range). Since the positions where the first small patch antenna 930 and the second small patch antenna 940 are disposed are different, the first FoV area 931 and the second FoV area 941 may be displaced by a predetermined angle. At least a portion of the first FoV region 931 and the second FoV region 941 may overlap.

According to an embodiment, a direction perpendicular to an imaginary line connecting the feeds of the first antenna 920 and the first small patch antenna 930 in the shortest distance (eg, the first center direction c1) this can be determined. A direction perpendicular to a virtual line connecting the shortest feeds of the first antenna 920 and the second small patch antenna 940 at the shortest distance (eg, the second center direction c2) may be determined. . Feeds of two patch elements (eg, the first antenna 920 and the first small patch antenna 930 or the first antenna 920 and the second small patch antenna 940) used for AoA measurement The accuracy of UWB AoA measurement can be increased by using a direction perpendicular to a virtual line connecting the shortest distance (eg, center direction (C)). That is, the accuracy of UWB AoA measurement can be increased by using the center direction C, which is an area where the first center direction c1 and the second center direction c2 overlap.

As an embodiment, small patch antennas may be disposed in a mounting space inside an electronic device, and the arrangement of the small patch antennas is not limited. The FoV area can be secured while maintaining λ/2, which is a feed to feed distance optimized for AoA, through small patch antennas. Therefore, at an appropriate distance of the λ/2 level, the distance and arrangement form between the small patches can be designed in various ways. AoA can obtain more accurate measurement values and FoV when antennas are arranged perpendicular to the direction to be measured. Accordingly, a direction perpendicular to a line connecting the shortest distance between the small patches may be set as a center, which is a criterion for measurement.

As an example, it may have an AoA measurement accuracy within about 6 degrees from the center direction C to ±20 degrees, and may have a measurement accuracy of about 20 degrees from ±60 degrees.

As an embodiment, in a situation where the electronic device 800 is mounted in the form of a landscape (eg, landscape mode) or a portrait (eg, portrait mode), the first small patch antenna 930 and the Adjacent to the two small-patch antennas 940, the vertical FoV of the virtual line formed by the antenna used for AoA measurement may overlap by about 80 degrees. In this case, the measurement accuracy of AoA is within ±40 degrees to about 6 degrees, and the range having a measurement accuracy of 20 degrees may be ±80 degrees.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the antenna module 1000 includes a printed circuit board 1010, a first antenna 1020, a first small patch antenna 1030, a second small patch antenna 1040, and a third antenna 1050. , and a plurality of feed lines 1060 .

According to an embodiment, the first small patch antenna 1030 and the second small patch antenna 1040 may be disposed on different planes at different heights on the printed circuit board 1010 . The first antenna 1020, the first small patch antenna 1030, and the third antenna 1050 may be disposed on a plane having a first height h1. The second small patch antenna 1040 may be disposed on a plane having a second height h2 higher than the first height h1. The first small patch antenna 1030 and the second small patch antenna 1040 may be disposed on different planes at different heights to reduce interference between extended patch antennas and increase accuracy of AoA positioning.

11 is a diagram illustrating a radiation pattern of an AoA pair antenna. 12 is a diagram illustrating phase data of an AoA pair antenna.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12 , radiation patterns of each antenna used for AoA measurement are shown. As an embodiment, like a section between the first guide line 1110 and the second guide line 1120, linear phase different data can be obtained in an area where the linear sections of the radiation characteristics of the two antennas overlap. Through this, it is possible to obtain an AoA result with high positioning accuracy. As an embodiment, a method for measuring AoA,

The phase difference obtained from the phase data of each of the first antenna (e.g., the first antenna 520 in FIG. 5) and the third antenna (e.g., the third antenna 550 in FIG. 5) You can calculate it and change it to an angle value. Like the section between the first guide line 1110 and the second guide line 1120, if the phase data changes linearly according to the actual angular movement, it responds well to the minute movement of the target and achieves high accuracy AoA. value can be obtained. 11 and 12 show the characteristics of the phase data of each patch antenna used for AoA measurement and show the linear range. A high-accuracy AoA value can be measured where the linear part of the phase data of each patch antenna overlaps.

13 is a diagram 1300 showing an arrangement structure of AoA FoV extended patch antennas and a FoV area of each antenna.

Referring to FIG. 13 , a first antenna 1310, a first small patch antenna 1320, and a second small patch antenna 1330 may be disposed. The first antenna 1310 may be disposed in front of the x-axis direction, and the first patch antenna 1320 may be disposed adjacent to the first antenna 1310 in the -x-axis direction. The second small patch antenna 1330 may be disposed to be adjacent to the first small patch antenna 1320 in the -x-axis direction. According to the order of arrangement of the first antenna 1310, the first small patch antenna 1320, and the second small patch antenna 1330, the phase data 1311 of the first antenna 1310 in the front with respect to the x-axis direction can be formed. The phase data 1321 of the first small patch antenna 1320 may be formed to be adjacent to the phase data 1311 of the first antenna 1310 in the -x-axis direction. The phase data 1331 of the second small patch antenna 1330 may be formed to be adjacent to the phase data 1321 of the first small patch antenna 1320 in the -x-axis direction. The phase data 1311 of the first antenna 1310, the phase data 1321 of the first small patch antenna 1320, and the phase data 1331 of the second small patch antenna 1330 may overlap at least in part. there is. As an embodiment, the FoV area may be adjusted to the positions of the first antenna 1310 and the

small patch antennas

1320 and 1330 . Since the first small patch antenna 1320 may have high AoA measurement accuracy in the phase data 1321 area and the second small patch antenna 1330 may have high AoA measurement accuracy in the phase data 1331 area, AoA measurement precision can be increased in the region where the

phase data

1321 and 1331 overlap.

14 is a diagram 1400 showing an arrangement structure of AoA FoV extended patch antennas and a FoV area of each antenna.

Referring to FIG. 14 , a first antenna 1410, a first small patch antenna 1420, and a second small patch antenna 1430 may be disposed. The first small patch antenna 1420 may be disposed in front of the x-axis direction, and the first antenna 1410 may be disposed adjacent to the first small patch antenna 1420 in the -x-axis direction. The second small patch antenna 1430 may be disposed adjacent to the first antenna 1410 in the -x-axis direction. According to the arrangement order of the first small patch antenna 1420, the first antenna 1410, and the second small patch antenna 1430, the phase data of the first small patch antenna 1420 on the front side in the x-axis direction. (1421) may be formed. The phase data 1411 of the first small patch antenna 1420 may be formed to be adjacent to the phase data 1421 of the first small patch antenna 1420 in the -x-axis direction. The phase data 1431 of the second small patch antenna 1430 may be formed to be adjacent to the phase data 1411 of the first antenna 1410 in the -x-axis direction. The phase data 1411 of the first antenna 1410, the phase data 1421 of the first small patch antenna 1420, and the phase data 1431 of the second small patch antenna 1430 may overlap at least in part. there is. AoA measurement accuracy may be increased in an area where the

phase data

1411 , 1421 , and 1431 overlap.

15 is a diagram illustrating an operating method of an extended patch antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 16 is a diagram illustrating AoA positioning with a first small patch antenna. 17 is a diagram illustrating AoA positioning using a second small patch antenna.

15 to 17, an antenna module 1600 (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a printed circuit board 1610, a first antenna 1620, a A first small patch antenna 1630, a second small patch antenna 1640, and a second antenna 1650 may be included.

In operation 1510, when the UWB AoA function is executed, the first antenna 1620 and the first small patch antenna 1630 may configure an extended patch antenna for first positioning of AoA. The electronic device may transmit a transmission signal Tx (eg, a request message) using the first antenna 1620 . The transmission signal is a poll message (eg, ranging poll message or ranging poll data) and may be transmitted in a broadcast manner. According to an embodiment, the electronic device establishes a connection (eg, wireless authentication (BLE) or user registration) with the target 1601 (eg, an external device), and when it is confirmed that the connection with the target 1601 is established, UWB A transmission signal can be broadcast through an antenna.

In operation 1520, a signal transmitted from the target 1601 may be received using the first antenna 1620 and the first small patch antenna 1630 for AoA positioning.

As an embodiment, the small patch antenna used for the first AoA positioning may use a small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 1630) having a relatively small tilt degree in a direction of 90 degrees from the mounting direction of the terminal. . If there is an AoA positioning history for the target, another small patch may be used for the first AoA positioning based on the positioning history. The electronic device transmits the transmission signal (Tx) and measures the distance and AoA using a difference in reach or a phase difference between response messages received from the target through the first antenna 1620 and the first small patch antenna 1630. can

In operation 1530, after the first AoA positioning is finished, the processor of the electronic device may roughly specify the position of the target 1601. The processor may determine whether the location of the target 1601 is the single FoV area 1631 of the first small patch antenna 1630 based on the location information of the target 1601 obtained through the first AoA positioning.

As a result of determination in operation 1530, when the location of the target 1601 is the single FoV area 1631 of the first small patch antenna 1630 (Yes), in operation 1540, the next AoA signal is transmitted through the first antenna 1620. and a signal transmitted from the target 1601 may be received using the first antenna 1620 and the first small patch antenna 1630 .

As a result of determination in operation 1530, if the location of the target 1601 is not the sole FoV area 1631 of the first small patch antenna 1630 (No), in operation 1550 the location of the target 1601 is the second small patch antenna. It may be determined whether the FoV region 1641 of (1640) is the only one.

As a result of determination in operation 1550, when the position of the target 1601 is the single FoV area 1641 of the second small patch antenna 1640 (Yes), in operation 1560, the next AoA signal is transmitted through the first antenna 1620. and a signal transmitted from the target 1601 may be received using the first antenna 1620 and the second small patch antenna 1640 .

As a result of determination in operation 1550, if the location of the target 1601 is not the sole FoV area 1641 of the second small patch antenna 1640 (No), in operation 1570, based on the sensor information of the electronic device and the AoA measurement history Thus, the small patch antenna receiving the next AoA signal can be determined.

In operation 1580, in the next AoA positioning, a small patch antenna to be used in combination with the first antenna 1620 (eg, the first small patch antenna 1630 or the second small patch antenna 1630) in the next AoA positioning in the same manner as in operations 1530 to 1660. The patch antenna 1640) may be determined.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, when the position of the target 1601 obtained as a result of the first AoA positioning is the single FoV area 1631 of the first small patch antenna 1630, in the next AoA positioning, the first small patch An antenna 1630 may be used. Here, in the case of using the first small patch antenna 1630, the FoV can be set to ±60 degrees, which is a range that can secure a measurement accuracy of about 20 degrees. The range is not limited thereto, and the range may be adjusted in consideration of arrangement or gain of antennas. If the position of the target 1601 obtained as a result of the first AoA positioning is the single FoV area 1641 of the second small patch antenna 1640, the second small patch antenna 1640 can be used for the next AoA positioning. Here, in the case of using the second small patch antenna 1640, the FoV can be set to ±60 degrees, which is a range that can secure a measurement accuracy of about 20 degrees. The range is not limited thereto, and the range may be adjusted in consideration of arrangement or gain of antennas.

18 is a diagram illustrating a FoV superposition operation method of an AoA extended patch antenna. Fig. 19 is a diagram showing a precise measurement (about 6 degrees) area of a small patch antenna. 20 is a diagram illustrating selection of a small patch antenna according to the movement of a target.

18 to 20, an antenna module 1900 (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a printed circuit board 1910, a first antenna 1920, a A first small patch antenna 1930, a second small patch antenna 1940, and a second antenna 1950 may be included.

In operation 1810, the location of the target 1901 obtained as a result of the first AoA positioning may be located in an overlapping region 1960 of the first small patch antenna 1930 and the second small patch antenna 1940. In this case, the small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1940) used for positioning according to the position of the target 1901 and the moving direction of the electronic device or the target 1901 can decide

As an embodiment, the first FoV area 1931 by the combination of the first small patch antenna 1930 and the first antenna 1920 in the rear direction of the electronic device, which is the top priority service area perpendicular to the mounting direction of the electronic device. ) and AoA coverage of the second FoV area 1941 by the combination of the second small patch antenna 1940 and the first antenna 1920 can be expanded to about 160 degrees, and the first FoV area 1931 and an overlapping area 1960 of about 80 degrees overlapping the second FoV area 1941 .

According to an embodiment, if the AoA coverage overlaps by about 80 degrees, even if one small patch antenna falls into a non-measurable state due to internal or external factors, AoA measurement is possible using another small patch antenna. stability can be ensured. In addition, by overlapping the area where AoA precision measurement is possible with an accuracy of 6 degrees or less, it is possible to secure a coverage of about 80 degrees with high accuracy twice as high as about 40 degrees in the front direction of the electronic device, which is the top priority service area. For example, since each combination of antennas has a FoV of 120 degrees with 20 degree accuracy, it can have 20 degree accuracy in an area of up to 240 degrees. For example, in one AoA antenna combination, a FoV of 5 degrees accuracy may be 40 degrees, a FoV of 20 degrees accuracy may be 120 degrees, and a FoV capable of distinguishing left/right may be about 180 degrees.

As an embodiment, AoA coverage by a combination of two small patch antennas (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1940) and the first antenna 1920 overlaps at least partially, When the target 1901 is located in the overlapping area 1960, a small patch antenna used for AoA measurement in combination with the first antenna 1920 (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna) antenna 1940).

In operation 1820, when setting the angle with respect to the y-axis of the electronic device, it may be determined whether the position of the target 1901 is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930.

As a result of the determination in operation 1820, when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, if the position of the target 1901 is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930 (Yes), in operation 1830 , the first small patch antenna 1930 can be used for the next AoA positioning. As an example, based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first small patch antenna 1930 and the first antenna 1920, a FoV reference of 50 to 70 degrees may be set.

As a result of the determination of operation 1820, when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, if the position of the target 1901 is not between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930 (No), operation 1840 , when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, it may be determined whether the position of the target 1901 is between 30 and 50 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930.

As a result of the determination of operation 1840, when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, if the position of the target 1901 is between 30 and 50 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930 (Yes), in operation 1850 , Small patch antenna to receive the next AoA signal based on the moving direction of the electronic device using the sensor and the previous AOA measurement result of the target 1901 (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1940) )) can be determined.

As an embodiment, when the position of the target 1901 is between 30 and 50 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930, the small patch used for the next AoA positioning according to the electronic device or the mobility of the target 1901 A patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1940) may be determined.

As a result of the determination of operation 1840, when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, if the position of the target 1901 is not between 30 and 50 degrees based on the FoV of the first small patch antenna 1930 (No), operation 1860 , when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, it may be determined whether the position of the target 1901 is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the second small patch antenna 1940.

As a result of the determination of operation 1860, when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, if the position of the target 1901 is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the second small patch antenna 1940 (Yes), in operation 1870 , the first antenna 1920 and the second small patch antenna 1940 can be used for the next AoA positioning.

As a result of the determination of operation 1860, when the angle is set based on the y-axis of the electronic device, if the position of the target 1901 is not between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the second small patch antenna 1940 (No), operation 1880 , a small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna) to be used for positioning the next AoA based on the position of the target 1901, the direction of the electronic device using the sensor, and the measurement result of the previous AoA. antenna 1940).

For example, if the electronic device moves upward (eg, in the +y direction) based on the y-axis, the first small patch antenna 1930 may be used for the next AoA positioning.

For example, if the electronic device moves downward on the y-axis (eg, -y direction), the second small patch antenna 1940 can be used for the next AoA positioning.

If there is a previous AoA measurement history of the target 1901, the AoA measurement history of the target 1901 is also a small patch antenna used for the next AoA measurement (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1940). ) can be used to determine

As an embodiment, the mobility of the electronic device may be comprehensively determined by a processor using a 6-axis sensor. In addition, if there is the previous AoA positioning data for the target 1901, the movement direction of the electronic device is estimated based on the positioning data, and a small patch antenna used for the next AoA positioning (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1930) is used. A small patch antenna 1940 may be determined.

In operation 1890, in the next AoA positioning, a small patch antenna to be used in combination with the first antenna 1920 (eg, the first small patch antenna 1930 or the second small patch antenna 1920 in the next AoA positioning in the same manner as in operations 1810 to 1880) The patch antenna 1940) can be determined.

Referring to FIG. 21 , an antenna module 2110 (eg, communication module 190 of FIG. 1 ) of an electronic device 2100 (eg, electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure A printed circuit board, a first antenna 2111, a second antenna 2112, a first small patch antenna 2113, and a second small patch antenna 2114 may be included.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 2100 may detect a tilt in the -y-axis direction using a sensor. When the electronic device 2100 detects a tilt in the -y-axis direction, the processor may determine a small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113 or the second small patch antenna 2114) to operate preferentially. .

According to an embodiment, the degree of tilt of the electronic device 2100 may be determined using a geomagnetic field and/or a motion sensor. When the AoA positioning is performed with the electronic device 2100 tilted in the -y-axis direction, the second small patch antenna 2114 is selected from among the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114. First, it can be determined as an operating antenna.

According to an embodiment, when the -y-axis tilt value of the electronic device 2100 exceeds a preset threshold value, the processor performs AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the second small patch antenna 2114. can be done

According to an embodiment, the processor performs AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the second small patch antenna 2114 as a first operation, and then performs AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the first small patch as a second operation. AoA positioning can be performed using the antenna 2113.

As an embodiment, when a transmission path (Tx path) is also formed in the second antenna 2112, as the degree of tilt of the electronic device 2100 increases, the processor may switch the dual patch antenna to perform AoA positioning. there is. For example, the processor may perform AoA positioning using the second antenna 2112 and the second small patch antenna 2114 . For example, the processor may perform AoA positioning using the second antenna 2112 and the second small patch antenna 2114 by switching antennas.

Referring to FIG. 22 , according to an embodiment, the electronic device 2100 may detect a tilt in the y-axis direction using a sensor. When the electronic device 2100 detects a tilt in the y-axis direction, the processor may determine a small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113 or the second small patch antenna 2114) to be preferentially operated.

According to an embodiment, the degree of tilt of the electronic device 2100 may be determined using a geomagnetic field and/or a motion sensor. When AoA positioning is performed with the electronic device 2100 tilted in the y-axis direction, the first small patch antenna 2113 is given priority among the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114. It can be determined by the operating antenna.

According to an embodiment, when the y-axis tilt value of the electronic device 2100 exceeds a preset threshold value, the processor performs AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the first small patch antenna 2113 can do.

According to an embodiment, the processor firstly performs AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the first small patch antenna 2113, and then performs AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the second small patch as a second priority operation. AoA positioning may be performed using the antenna 2114 .

As an embodiment, when a transmission path (Tx path) is also formed in the second antenna 2112, as the degree of tilt of the electronic device 2100 increases, the processor may switch the dual patch antenna to perform AoA positioning. there is. For example, the processor may perform AoA positioning using the first antenna 2111 and the first small patch antenna 2113. For example, the processor may perform AoA positioning using the second antenna 2112 and the first small patch antenna 2113 by switching antennas.

23 is a diagram illustrating an avoidance operation method of an AoA extended patch antenna when hand gripping an electronic device. 24 is a diagram illustrating changing (eg, antenna switching) an extended patch antenna pair (eg, extended patch antenna) through a UWB look back test.

UWB is a technology that performs AoA positioning based on the distance and radiation pattern between two antennas. A decrease in the gain of the UWB antenna due to hand grip or proximity or contact of an object with permittivity results in AoA positioning. can have a big impact on An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may prevent degradation of AoA positioning performance for a hand grip by using a plurality of extended patch antennas.

23 and 24, an electronic device 2400 (eg, electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor 2420 (eg, UWB processor) (eg, SR100T). UWB chipset) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), a first switch 2430 (eg, a double pole double through (DPDT) switch), a second switch 2440 (eg, a single pole triple through (SP3T) switch) switch), a metal antenna 2410 (eg, a metal frame antenna), a first antenna 2111, a second antenna 2112, a first small patch antenna 2113, and a second small patch antenna 2114. can do.

As an embodiment, the first switch 2430 may switch the transmission path TX1 and the first reception path RX1 of the metal antenna 2410 and the first antenna 2111 .

As an embodiment, the second switch 2440 may switch the second reception path RX2 of the first small patch antenna 2113, the second small patch antenna 2114, and the second antenna 2112.

As an embodiment, an antenna pair is formed with the first antenna 2111 used for the AoA measurement of the processor 2420 and the first small patch antenna 2113 or the second small patch antenna 2114 to have different FoVs. A plurality of extended patch antennas having directions may be configured.

In operation 2310, the processor 2420 may receive the AoA signal using the first antenna 2111 and a specific small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113).

In operation 2320, the processor 2420 may check a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) value of a specific small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113). The processor 2420 may determine whether the RSSI value of a specific small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113) is less than or equal to a threshold.

As a result of determination in operation 2320, if the RSSI value of a specific small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113) is not less than or equal to the threshold (No), in operation 2360, the processor 2420 transmits the next AoA signal. can receive

As a result of the determination in operation 2320, if the RSSI value of the specific small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna 2113) is equal to or less than the threshold (Yes), in operation 2330, the processor 2420 performs the operation of the first small patch antenna ( 2113) and the RSSI look back test of the second small patch antenna 2114 may be performed.

As an embodiment, the processor 2420 transmits a transmit signal (Tx) for a lookback test from the first antenna 2111, and performs coupling at the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114 adjacent thereto. (Coupling) signal can be received. By checking the RSSI values received from the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114, it is possible to determine whether a specific small patch antenna is affected by the hand grip.

In operation 2340, the processor 2420 may determine whether a difference in RSSI values occurs between the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114.

As a result of determination in operation 2340, if there is no difference in RSSI values between the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114 (No), in operation 2360, the processor 2420 receives the next AoA signal. can do.

As a result of determination in operation 2340, if a difference in RSSI values occurs between the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2114 (Yes), in operation 2350, the first small patch antenna 2113 and the second small patch antenna 2113 Among the small patch antennas 2114, a small patch antenna having a high RSSI value may be determined as an antenna to be used for AoA positioning.

In operation 2360, the next AoA signal may be received through the determined small patch antenna.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may apply a plurality of extended patch antennas in a specific direction. When the performance of a specific small patch is degraded due to the hand grip, reliable AoA positioning can be performed by operating another small patch antenna. If the influence of the small patch antenna by the hand grip is confirmed, the processor 2420 may perform antenna switching so that another small patch is used for the next AoA positioning.

As an embodiment, when measuring 3D AOA (up, down, left, and right measurements), the electronic device may activate the first antenna 2111 and the first small patch antenna 2113 to perform reliable AoA positioning. As an embodiment, when measuring 3D AOA (up, down, left, and right measurements), the electronic device may activate the first antenna 2111 and the second small patch antenna 2114 to perform reliable AoA positioning. In another embodiment, when measuring 3D AOA (up, down, left and right measurement), the electronic device may activate all of the first antenna 520 to the third antenna 550 to receive a response signal. When the mounting state is in landscape mode, the electronic device measures the left/right direction using the data received through the first antenna 520 and the

second antenna

530 or 540, and the first antenna 520 and the third Up and down directions may be measured using data received through the antenna 550 .

Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (eg, electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 , electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 , electronic device 700 of FIG. 7 , FIG. The electronic device 800 of FIG. 8, the electronic device 2100 of FIG. 21, and the electronic device 2400 of FIG. 24) are printed circuit boards (eg, the printed circuit board 510 of FIG. 5 and the printed circuit board of FIG. 6). 610, the printed circuit board 910 of FIG. 9, the printed circuit board 1010 of FIG. 10, the printed circuit board 1610 of FIG. 16, the printed circuit board 1910 of FIG. 19), transmission and first A first antenna forming a reception path (eg, the first antenna 520 of FIG. 5, the first antenna 620 of FIG. 6, example: the first antenna 920 of FIG. 9, the first antenna of FIG. 10 ( 1020), the first antenna 1310 of FIG. 13, the first antenna 1410 of FIG. 14, the first antenna 1620 of FIG. 16, the first antenna 1920 of FIG. 19, the first antenna of FIG. 21 ( 2111)) and a second antenna forming a second reception path (eg, the second antennas 530 and 540 of FIG. 5 , the second antennas 630 and 640 of FIG. 6 , and the second antenna 930 of FIG. 9 ) , 940), the second antenna 1650 of FIG. 16, the second antenna 1950 of FIG. 19, the second antenna 2112 of FIG. 21), the first small patch antenna (eg, the first small patch antenna of FIG. 5 antenna 530, the first small patch antenna 930 of FIG. 9, the first small patch antenna 1030 of FIG. 10, the first small patch antenna 1320 of FIG. 13, the first small patch antenna of FIG. 14 ( 1420), the first small patch antenna 1630 of FIG. 16, the first small patch antenna 1930 of FIG. 19, the first small patch antenna 2113 of FIG. 21), and the second small patch antenna (e.g., FIG. 5, the second small patch antenna 940 in FIG. 9, the second small patch antenna 1040 in FIG. 10, the second small patch antenna 1330 in FIG. 13, and the second small patch antenna 1330 in FIG. Second small patch antenna 1430, shown in FIG. An antenna module including the second small patch antenna 1640, the second small patch antenna 1940 of FIG. 19, and the second small patch antenna 2114 of FIG. 21 (e.g., the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1, The antenna module 500 of FIG. 5, the antenna module 600 of FIG. 6, the antenna module 900 of FIG. 9, the antenna module 1000 of FIG. 10, the antenna module 1600 of FIG. 16, the antenna module of FIG. 19 1900, antenna module 2110 of FIG. 21), and a processor operatively connected to the

antenna module

197, 500, 600, 900, 1000, 1600, 1900, 2110 (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) ), processor 720 in FIG. 7, processor 2420 in FIG. 24); and a memory operatively connected to the

processors

120, 720, and 2420 (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1). The memory 130, when executed, the

processor

120, 720, 2420, the first antenna (520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111) and the first small patch The

antennas

530, 930, 1030, 1320, 1420, 1630, 1930, and 2113 are operated to form a first extended patch antenna, and the

first antennas

520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, and , 2111) and the second small patch antenna (540, 940, 1040, 1330, 1430, 1640, 1940, 2114) to form a second extended patch antenna, and the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch At least one of the antennas receives an Angle of Arrival (AoA) signal to determine the location of a target (eg, target 1601 in FIG. 16 or target 1901 in FIG. 19 ), may store instructions for performing AoA positioning based on

According to an embodiment, it may be determined whether the

targets

1601 and 1901 are located in a single field of view (FoV) area of the first extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, when the

targets

1601 and 1901 are located in a single FoV area of the first extended patch antenna, the next AoA signal can be received through the first extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, if the

targets

1601 and 1901 are not located in a single FoV region of the first extended patch antenna, whether the

targets

1601 and 1901 are located in a single FoV region of the second extended patch antenna can judge

According to an embodiment, when the

targets

1601 and 1901 are located in a single FoV area of the second extended patch antenna, the next AoA signal can be received through the second extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, when the

target

1601 or 1901 is not located in a single FoV area of the second extended patch antenna, the sensor information of the

electronic device

101, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2100, or 2400 An extended patch antenna to receive the next AoA signal may be determined based on the previously performed AoA measurement history.

According to an embodiment, it may be determined that the

targets

1601 and 1901 are located in overlapping FoV regions of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, the

first antennas

520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111 and the first

small patch antennas

530, 930, 1030, 1320, 1420, 1630, 1930 , 2113), it can be determined whether the position of the target (1601, 1901) is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first extended patch antenna based on the direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first extended patch antenna. there is. When the

targets

1601 and 1901 are positioned between 50 and 70 degrees of the FoV of the first extended patch antenna, the next AoA signal can be received through the first extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, the

first antennas

520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111 and the first

small patch antennas

530, 930, 1030, 1320, 1420, 1630, 1930 , 2113), it can be determined whether the position of the target (1601, 1901) is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first extended patch antenna based on the direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first extended patch antenna. there is. If the

targets

1601 and 1901 are not located within 50 to 70 degrees of the FoV of the first extended patch antenna, the

first antennas

520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, and 2111 and the first

small patch antennas

530, 930, 1030, 1320, 1420, 1630, 1930, and 2113, based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the

targets

1601 and 1901. It may be determined whether the position is between 30 and 50 degrees based on FoV of the first extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, when the

targets

1601 and 1901 are positioned between 30 and 50 degrees based on the FoV of the first extended patch antenna, the

electronic devices

101, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2100, and 2400 An extended patch antenna to receive the next AoA signal may be determined based on sensor information of and a previously performed AoA measurement history.

According to an embodiment, if the

targets

1601 and 1901 are not positioned within a range of 30 to 50 degrees based on the FoV of the first extended patch antenna, the

first antennas

520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111) and the second small patch antennas (540, 940, 1040, 1330, 1430, 1640, 1940, 2114), based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line, the target It can be determined whether the position of (1601, 1901) is between 50 and 70 degrees based on FoV of the second extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, when the positions of the

targets

1601 and 1901 are located between 50 and 70 degrees based on FoV of the second extended patch antenna, the next AoA signal can be received by the second extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, if the position of the

target

1601 or 1901 is not located between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the second extended patch antenna, the

electronic device

101 , 200 , 400 , 700 , 800 , and 2100 , 2400), an extended patch antenna to receive the next AoA signal may be determined based on the previously performed AoA measurement history.

According to an embodiment, the tilt of the

electronic device

101, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2100, 2400 is controlled by using a sensor of the

electronic device

101, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2100, or 2400. can detect When the tilt value of the

electronic device

101, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2100, or 2400 exceeds a preset threshold, one of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna is operated first. It can be determined by an extended patch antenna.

According to an embodiment, the AoA signal may be received using the second extended patch antenna as a priority.

According to an embodiment, the next AoA signal may be received using the first extended patch antenna as a lower priority.

According to an embodiment, the first antenna (520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111), the second antenna (523, 540, 630, 640, 930, 940, 1650, 1950 . 2114) may be disposed on different planes on the printed circuit board (510, 610, 910, 1010, 1610, 1910).

The

electronic devices

101, 200, 400, 700, 800, 2100, and 2400 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may transmit and first receive a printed

circuit board

510, 610, 910, 1010, 1610, and 1910. A first antenna (520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111) forming a path and a second antenna (523, 540, 630, 640, 930, 940 forming a second reception path) .

antenna modules

197, 500, 600, 900, 1000, 1600, 1900, 2110 including 1940, 2114; a processor (120, 720, 2420) operatively connected to the antenna module (197, 500, 600, 900, 1000, 1600, 1900, 2110); and a memory 130 operably connected to the

processors

120, 720, and 2420. The memory 130, when executed, the processor 120, 720, 2420, the first antenna (520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, 1920, 2111) and the first small patch The antennas 530, 930, 1030, 1320, 1420, 1630, 1930, and 2113 are operated to form a first extended patch antenna, and the first antennas 520, 620, 920, 1020, 1310, 1410, 1620, and , 2111) and the second small patch antennas 540, 940, 1040, 1330, 1430, 1640, 1940, and 2114 are operated to form a second extended patch antenna, and the first extended patch antenna is used to form an Angle of AoA (Angle of Arrival) signal is received to determine the position of the target (1601, 1901), it is determined whether the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) value of the first extended patch antenna is less than or equal to a threshold value, and the RSSI value of the first extended patch antenna If the RSSI value of the first extended patch antenna exceeds the threshold value, the next AoA signal is received by the first extended patch antenna, and if the RSSI value of the first extended patch antenna is less than or equal to the threshold value, the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna look back. You can store instructions that allow you to perform a look back test.

According to an embodiment, a first RSSI value of the first extended patch antenna and a second RSSI value of the second extended patch antenna may be compared. If there is a difference between the first RSSI value and the second RSSI value, a specific extended patch antenna having a higher value among the first RSSI value and the second RSSI value may be determined as an antenna to receive the next AoA signal.

According to an embodiment, the next AoA signal can be received through the specific extended patch antenna.

Claims

In electronic devices,

an antenna module including a printed circuit board, a first antenna forming a transmission and first receiving path, a second antenna forming a second receiving path, a first small patch antenna, and a second small patch antenna;

a processor operatively connected with the antenna module; and

a memory operatively coupled with the processor;

The memory, when executed, the processor,

forming a first extended patch antenna by operating the first antenna and the first small patch antenna;

forming a second extended patch antenna by operating the first antenna and the second small patch antenna;

determining a location of a target by receiving an Angle of Arrival (AoA) signal through at least one of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna;

storing instructions for performing AoA positioning based on the location of the target;

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

Determining whether the target is located in a single field of view (FoV) area of the first extended patch antenna,

electronic device.
According to claim 2,

receiving a next AoA signal through the first extended patch antenna when the target is located in a single FoV region of the first extended patch antenna;

electronic device.
According to claim 2,

If the target is not located in a single FoV area of the first extended patch antenna,

Determining whether the target is located in a single FoV area of the second extended patch antenna,

electronic device.
According to claim 4,

receiving a next AoA signal through the second extended patch antenna when the target is located in a single FoV region of the second extended patch antenna;

electronic device.
According to claim 4,

If the target is not located in a single FoV area of the second extended patch antenna, determining an extended patch antenna to receive a next AoA signal based on sensor information of the electronic device and a previously performed AoA measurement history.

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

Determining that the target is located in an overlapping FoV area of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna,

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

Whether the position of the target is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first extended patch antenna based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first antenna and the first small patch antenna. determining, and if the target is located between 50 and 70 degrees based on FoV of the first extended patch antenna, receiving the next AoA signal through the first extended patch antenna;

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

Based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first antenna and the first small patch antenna, whether the position of the target is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the first extended patch antenna judge,

If the target is not located between 50 and 70 degrees of the FoV of the first extended patch antenna,

Based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first antenna and the first small patch antenna, the position of the target is between 30 and 50 degrees based on FoV of the first extended patch antenna. to determine whether

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

When the target is located between 30 and 50 degrees FoV of the first extended patch antenna, determining an extended patch antenna to receive the next AoA signal based on sensor information of the electronic device and a previously performed AoA measurement history,

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

If the target is not located between 30 and 50 degrees based on FoV of the first extended patch antenna,

Based on a direction perpendicular to the center point of the shortest imaginary line connecting the first antenna and the second small patch antenna, whether the position of the target is between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the second extended patch antenna to judge,

electronic device.
According to claim 11,

When the position of the target is located between 50 and 70 degrees based on the FoV of the second extended patch antenna, receiving the next AoA signal through the second extended patch antenna,

electronic device.
According to claim 11,

If the position of the target is not located between 50 and 70 degrees of FoV of the second extended patch antenna, an extended patch antenna to receive the next AoA signal based on the sensor information of the electronic device and the previously performed AoA measurement history to decide,

electronic device.
According to claim 1,

detecting the tilt of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device;

When the tilt value of the electronic device exceeds a preset threshold value,

determining one of the first extended patch antenna and the second extended patch antenna as an extended patch antenna to be operated first;

electronic device.
According to claim 14,

Receiving an AoA signal using the second extended patch antenna as a priority,

electronic device.