KR20190009637A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device capable of discharging water introduced into a hole of the present invention comprises: a body having a case forming external appearance of the body and including a display unit disposed on a front surface of the body; a grip sensor unit disposed on a side of the body, attached to an inner side of the case, and sensing touch input outputting an ultrasonic wave pattern; and at least one electronic part disposed on one region of the body and including a hole exposed to the outside through the case. At least one region of the grip sensor unit is disposed adjacent to the electronic part so that vibration due to the ultrasonic pattern is transmitted.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus having a circuit board on which a shield can is mounted.

An electronic device can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the electronic device is movable or not. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

Such a terminal has various functions according to the development of technology. For example, it is implemented in the form of a multimedia device having a combination of functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game, and broadcasting. Further, for functional support and enhancement of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software portion of the terminal.

Recently, waterproof electronic devices usable in water have been developed. However, when the electrostatic touch sensor is provided, it is impossible to control the electronic device through the touch input in the water.

Also, in the case of electronic components which need to have a functional hole, water is introduced into the hole after it is received in the water. There is a drawback that it is difficult to take out the water flowing into the small hall.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-described problems and other problems, and to provide a waterproof type electronic device which is controllable in water and can easily remove water introduced into holes of electronic components.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device including a main body including a display unit disposed on a front surface of the main body, A grip sensor unit attached to an inner surface of the case to output an ultrasonic pattern to sense a touch input, and at least one electronic component disposed in one area of the main body and including a hole penetrating the case and exposed to the outside, And at least one region of the grip sensor portion is disposed adjacent to the electronic component so that vibration due to the ultrasonic pattern is transmitted.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a pressure sensor for sensing a change in the pressure of the outside of the main body, and a control unit for controlling the grip sensor unit to output vibration when the movement of the water on the ground is detected based on the pressure change, . Therefore, the water introduced into the water alone can be released to the outside through the vibration.

In one embodiment, the grip sensor portion further includes a hook portion formed on the other surface of the base portion. The hook portion is caught by the inner frame on which the electronic component or the electronic component is disposed, so that the vibration can be transmitted more efficiently.

According to the present invention, a waterproof electronic device including a grip sensor unit for outputting an ultrasonic pattern to sense a touch input can form a control command even if the touch input applied on the display unit is not received.

Further, the vibration due to the ultrasonic pattern can be transmitted to the electronic parts including the holes, so that the water introduced into the holes can be released.

1A is a block diagram for explaining an electronic device related to the present invention.
1B and 1C are views of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
3A to 3C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a grip sensor unit disposed on a side surface of the main body.
4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method when the electronic device of the present invention is placed in water.
5A and 5B are conceptual diagrams for explaining the arrangement structure of the grip sensor unit.
6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a connection part for transmitting the vibration by the grip sensor part.
6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a connection part for transmitting the vibration by the grip sensor part.
7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams for explaining connection portions according to another embodiment.
7C is a conceptual diagram showing a connecting portion according to another embodiment.
8A is a conceptual diagram for explaining a grip sensor unit connected to an ear jet unit.
FIGS. 8B and 8C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a structure for allowing water to escape from the hole by vibration. FIG.
9A and 9B are views for explaining a control method of the grip sensor unit based on the movement of the main body.
10A to 10E are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device according to a grip sensor unit formed on a side surface of a main body.
11A to 11C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a control method of a specific function in the underwater mode.
12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling a notification window related to an event in an underwater mode when it is output.

1A is a block diagram for explaining an electronic device 100 related to the present invention.

The electronic device 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. 1 are not essential for implementing electronic device 100, so that electronic device 100 described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > have.

More specifically, the wireless communication unit 110 among the above-described components can communicate with the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system, between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device, or between the electronic device 100 and the external server. And may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the electronic device 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of the information in the electronic device 100, the surrounding information surrounding the electronic device 100, and the user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). On the other hand, the electronic device disclosed in this specification can combine and use information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. Such a touch screen may function as a user input 123 that provides an input interface between the electronic device 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the electronic device 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various kinds of external devices connected to the electronic device 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the electronic device 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control with respect to the connected external device.

The memory 170 also stores data that supports various functions of the electronic device 100. The memory 170 may store a number of application programs (application programs or applications) running on the electronic device 100, data for operation of the electronic device 100, and instructions. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. At least some of these applications may also reside on the electronic device 100 since the time of shipment for the basic functions of the electronic device 100 (e.g., phone call incoming, outgoing, message receiving, origination functions). Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the memory 170, installed on the electronic device 100, and can be driven by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the electronic device 100. [

In addition to the operations associated with the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the electronic device 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. Further, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the electronic device 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the electronic device 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement an operation, control, or control method of the electronic device 100 in accordance with various embodiments described below. In addition, the method of operation, control, or control of the electronic device 100 may be implemented on an electronic device by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.

Hereinafter, the components listed above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 1 before explaining various embodiments implemented through the electronic device 100 as described above.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. More than one such broadcast receiving module may be provided to the electronic device 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be embedded in the electronic device 100 or externally. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 may communicate with the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system via the wireless area networks, between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device, May support wireless communication between the network in which the electronic device (or external server) is located. The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other electronic device may be a wearable device (e.g., a smart watch, a smart smart, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the electronic device 100 according to the present invention glass, HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the electronic device 100 around the electronic device 100. [ Further, the control unit 180 may control at least a part of the data processed in the electronic device 100 to be transmitted to the short distance communication module (or the short distance communication module), if the detected wearable device is an authorized device to communicate with the electronic device 100 according to the present invention 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed in the electronic device 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, the user can make a phone call through the wearable device when a telephone call is received in the electronic device 100, or when the message is received in the electronic device 100, It is possible to check the message.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining the location (or current location) of the electronic device 100, and representative examples thereof include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the electronic device 100 utilizes a GPS module, it can acquire the position of the electronic device 100 using a signal sent from a GPS satellite. As another example, the electronic device 100 may utilize a Wi-Fi module to determine the position of the electronic device 100 based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal with the Wi- Can be obtained. Optionally, the location information module 115 may replace or, in addition, perform at least one of the other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data regarding the location of the electronic device 100. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the electronic device 100 and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the electronic device 100. [

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ The plurality of cameras 121 provided in the electronic device 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure and the electronic device 100 may be provided with various angles or foci through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure so as to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to functions (or application programs being executed) being performed in the electronic device 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the electronic device 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the electronic device 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the electronic device 100, surrounding environment information surrounding the electronic device 100, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the electronic device 100 or perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the electronic device 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the electronic device 100 covered by the touch screen or proximity sensor 141 in the vicinity of the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as " proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a " contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the electronic device 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed depending on whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch contact .

The touch sensor senses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, do.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated at a specific portion into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or perform the same control depending on the type of the touch object can be determined according to the operating state of the current electronic device 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor may be laminated to the display element, which is configured to scan the movement of the object proximate the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information to be processed in the electronic device 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the electronic device 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception tones, message reception tones, etc.) performed in the electronic device 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 includes a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contacted skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact of an electrode, And various effects of tactile effect such as effect of reproducing the cold sensation using the heat absorbing or heatable element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 153 may be provided according to the configuration of the electronic device 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the electronic device 100. Examples of events that occur in the electronic device 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, receiving information via an application, and the like.

The signal output by the light output unit 154 is implemented when the electronic device 100 emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the electronic device 100 sensing the user's event acknowledgment.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all the external devices connected to the electronic device 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the electronic device 100 or allows data in the electronic device 100 to be transmitted to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various kinds of information for authenticating the usage right of the electronic device 100. The identification module includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the electronic device 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is connected to an external cradle, May be a path through which various command signals to the electronic device 100 are transmitted. Various command signals or power signals input from the cradle may be operated with a signal for recognizing that the electronic device 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The electronic device 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operation related to the application program and the general operation of the electronic device 100. [ For example, when the state of the electronic device 100 satisfies a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the control unit 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the electronic device 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of the interface 160 in which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

Hereinafter, the structure of the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention or the terminal in which the above-described components are disposed will be described with reference to FIGS.

Referring to Figures 1B and 1C, the disclosed electronic device 100 includes a bar shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . Although the following description will relate to a particular type of electronic device, a description of a particular type of electronic device can generally be applied to other types of electronic devices.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the electronic device 100 as at least one aggregate.

The electronic device 100 includes a case (e.g., a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) that forms an appearance. As shown, the electronic device 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 300 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown in the figure, when the rear cover 300 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 300 during the coupling. Meanwhile, the rear cover 300 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The electronic device 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example where a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody electronic device 100 in which a synthetic resin or metal is side-to-back can be implemented.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 100 may include a waterproof portion (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 300, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The electronic device 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, An electronic device 100 in which a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b are disposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 will be described as an example.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information to be processed in the electronic device 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the electronic device 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the implementation of the electronic device 100. [ In this case, in the electronic device 100, the plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another or disposed integrally with each other, and may be disposed on different surfaces.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a character or a number, an instruction in various modes, or a menu item that can be designated.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a. Hereinafter, the display unit (display module) for outputting the image and the touch sensor are collectively referred to as a touch screen 151 for convenience of explanation.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the electronic device 100 can be made simpler because the holes that are formed independently for apparent acoustic output are hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input portion 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the electronic device 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the electronic device 100, and input contents can be set variously. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily operated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 100 may include a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the electronic device 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the electronic device 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 300, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the electronic device 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 300 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impacts and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 300 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The electronic device 100 may be supplemented with an accessory that protects the appearance or that aids or extends the function of the electronic device 100. One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the electronic device 100. The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display portion 151 to expand the functionality of the electronic device 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear surface of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 1C, a plurality of electronic components are supported by the inner frame 104. The inner frame 104 includes a storage space 190 'in which the power supply unit 190 is housed. A circuit board that transmits control signals on at least one area of the inner frame 104 may be disposed.

A plurality of electronic components are disposed on the inner frame (104). Both ends of the inner frame 104 along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 100 are defined as an upper portion TA and a lower portion BA. The rear camera 121b and the haptic module 153 are disposed on the rear surface of the inner frame 104. [

And a ear piece unit 162 for inserting an earphone into the upper portion TA of the inner frame 104 is disposed. The ear unit 162 includes a socket for inserting the earphone. The hole of the socket is exposed to the outside so that the end portion of the earphone can be inserted.

A speaker module 152 and a USB socket 161 are disposed on a lower portion BA of the inner frame 104. The speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 each include a hole for outputting sound and a hole for inserting an external device. The holes are exposed to the outside by the rear case 101 having the external appearance. Water may be introduced into the holes when the electronic device 100 is available.

The electronic device 100 according to the present invention uses a grip sensor portion disposed on a side surface of a main body to drain water flowing into the holes. Hereinafter, a control method of the water flowing out by the grip sensor unit and the grip sensor unit will be described.

3A to 3C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a grip sensor unit disposed on a side surface of the main body.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the grip sensor unit 300 is disposed on a side connecting the upper portion TA and the lower portion BA of the main body. The grip sensor unit 300 senses a touch input and a pressure by a user's grip and the control unit 180 forms a control command based on a touch and / or a pressure sensed by the grip sensor unit 300 do. Although not shown in the drawing, the grip sensor unit 300 is formed on both sides facing each other.

The grip sensor unit 300 extends in the longitudinal direction of the main body, and one end of the grip sensor unit 300 is electrically connected to the main circuit board by the flexible circuit board 181.

The grip sensor unit 300 includes a base unit 310 and a plurality of piezo sensor units 320. The base 310 may correspond to a flexible circuit board extending in one direction. The plurality of piezo sensor parts 320 are disposed along one direction. The flexible circuit board 181 includes an extension portion 181a extending from the base portion 310 and a connection pad portion 181b electrically connected to the main circuit board.

The plurality of piezo sensor parts 320 are alternately implemented as a Tx part and an Rx part. When an AC high voltage of a high frequency is applied to the piezo sensor part 320 (for example, about 700 kHz, about 250 Ma), the vibration of the piezo sensor part 320 occurs. Also, when pressure is applied to the piezo sensor part 320, an AC voltage is generated in proportion to the pressure. The control unit 180 senses the touch input by the change of the fine vibration pattern, and can sense the pressure based on the generation of the AC voltage.

When a finger is touched, an ultrasonic pattern is output from the piezo sensor of the Tx part, and a change of the ultrasonic pattern is detected by the piezo sensor of the Rx part. When a change in the ultrasonic pattern is detected, it is determined that the touch input is applied. When the ultrasonic pattern is output, minute vibration occurs.

Referring to FIG. 3C, a plurality of piezo sensor parts 310 are disposed on the base part 310 with a certain distance from each other. An adhesive member 301 is formed on the upper part of the plurality of piezo sensor parts 310 and attached to the inner surface of the front case 101 of the electronic device 100.

A control command can be formed even when the electronic device 100 is located in the water and the touch input is not detected by the grip sensor unit 300.

4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method when the electronic device of the present invention is placed in water.

Referring to FIG. 4, the controller 180 may detect that the electronic device 100 moves out of water or out of the water. For example, the controller 180 determines that the electronic device 100 has received water when the change in the sensed external pressure changes more rapidly than the reference.

Alternatively, the controller 180 may determine whether the USB socket is located in the water. When the USB socket 161 corresponds to the C type connector, the VVUS and the CC (configuration channel) are short-circuited when moisture is introduced. When the resistance value that is not specified by the CC interrupt is detected within a predetermined time, As shown in FIG.

That is, the controller 180 may determine whether water has flowed into the respective electronic components.

The control unit 180 controls the display unit 151 to output a first image 510 related to the electronic device 100 if it is determined that the electronic device 100 is located in the water. The first image 510 indicates that the electronic device 100 is currently located in the water.

The control unit 180 controls the display unit 151 to output the second image 520 when it is determined that the electronic device 100 has moved to the shore. The second image 520 may correspond to a guide image to remove water from the electronic device. The second image 520 includes guide information to remove water in the underwater state.

The second image 520 receives a touch input, and the control unit 180 performs a function for removing moisture from the electronic device 100 based on the touch input. That is, the control unit 180 drives the grip sensor unit 300 to output an ultrasonic pattern to allow water, which is contained in the electronic device 100, to be externally exposed.

The display unit 151 may notify that the water is removed, or may output an image representing a hole through which water is discharged.

5A and 5B are conceptual diagrams for explaining the arrangement structure of the grip sensor unit.

5A and 5B, the grip sensor unit 300 is disposed on both sides of the electronic device 100 so as to correspond to each other. The piezo sensor part 320 of the grip sensor part 300 is attached to the inner surface of the front case 101 forming the outer surface of the electronic device 100 and the base part 310 is attached to the inner frame 104, Respectively.

The electronic device 100 may include an electronic module 400 in which the earpiece unit 162, the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 are integrally formed. The electronic module 400 is disposed on one side of the electronic device 100 and the holes included in the ear unit 162, the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 are connected to the electronic device 100 100 in the substantially same direction.

The grip sensor unit 300 outputs an ultrasonic pattern based on a specific control command. That is, the grip sensor unit 300 forms a fine vibration pattern. When the Tx part of the grip sensor part 300 outputs an ultrasonic pattern, the vibration is transmitted to the inner frame 104, the main circuit board, and the electronic module 400, which are adjacent to the base part 310. Accordingly, vibration is transmitted to the ear unit 162, the speaker module 152, and the USB socket 161, and the water introduced into each hole can be discharged to the outside.

According to the present embodiment, the grip sensor unit 300 is not directly connected to the electronic module 400 and the inner frame 104, but is connected by the fixed front case 101 and the contacted inner components Vibration may be transmitted to the ear unit 162, the speaker module 152, and the USB socket 161.

6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a connection part for transmitting the vibration by the grip sensor part.

6A, the grip sensor unit 300 includes a base unit 310 and a plurality of piezo sensor units 320 disposed on one side of the base unit 310, (Not shown). The connection portion 330 includes a support portion 331 fixed to the other surface of the base portion 310 and a plurality of hook portions 332 projecting from the support portion 331. The hook portion 332 includes a bent portion 332a. The connection part 330 formed in the direction opposite to the piezo sensor part 320 with respect to the base part 310 is formed to be hung on a part of the internal components of the main body so as to transmit the vibration.

Referring to FIG. 6B, a fixing hole 341 corresponding to the hook 332 is formed in one region of the inner frame 104. The fixing hole 341 may have a shape in which the hook 332 is inserted or fixed, or may have a shape in which the bent portion 332a is hooked.

The fixing hole 341 may be formed on the inner frame 104 adjacent to the USB socket 161, the ear unit 162, the speaker module 152, Only one region can be formed.

The vibration transmitted by the inner frame 104 allows the water introduced into the holes of the USB socket 161, the ear unit 162, and the speaker module 152 to escape to the outside.

6C shows a fixed frame 105 connected to the inner frame 104. FIG. The fixed frame 105 is fixed to both sides of one area of the inner frame 104 on which the USB socket 161, the ear unit 162 and the speaker module 152 are disposed. The fixing frame 105 includes a fixing hole 342 having a shape corresponding to the hook portion 332.

The fixed frame 105 may be fixed to both sides of the electronic module 400, and the electronic module 400 may be disposed independently of other components. In this case, the vibration output by the grip sensor unit 300 may be transmitted only to the electronic module 400.

7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams for explaining connection portions according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the grip sensor unit 300 includes a connection unit 350 connected to the electronic module 400. The electronic module 400 may be formed integrally with the USB socket 161, the ear unit 162, and the speaker module 152. The grip sensor unit 300 includes a base unit 310 and a piezo sensor unit 320 formed on one side of the base unit 310.

The connection portion 350 is disposed on the other surface of the base portion 310. The connecting portion 350 includes a protrusion 351, a hook portion 352 bent from the protrusion 351, an elastic support portion 353 extending from the protrusion 351 in a direction opposite to the hook portion 352, And an elastic part 354 which is formed to be engaged with the elastic supporting part 353 and provides an elastic force in a direction to be stretched.

The hook portion 352 is engaged with the electronic module 400 and the elastic portion 354 provides an elastic force in a direction to elastically support the electronic module 400 and the grip sensor portion 300 .

The electronic module 400 integrally formed with the USB socket 161, the ear unit 162 and the speaker module 152 includes a locking protrusion 106 projected from both ends. The end of the locking projection 106 is formed to be engaged with the hook 352. Accordingly, the electronic module 400 and the grip sensor unit 300 can be connected without being separated, so that vibration can be transmitted more efficiently.

Meanwhile, the elastic portion 354 fitted to the elastic support portion 353 is formed of a spring that provides an elastic force in a direction in which the elastic support portion 353 is stretched. One end of the elastic part 354 is supported by the base part 310 and the other end is supported by one area of the electronic module 400. Therefore, even if the electronic module 400 and the grip sensor unit 300 are fixed by the hook 352, the grip sensor unit 300 remains attached to the inner surface of the front case 101 The grip sensor unit 300 is elastically supported. It is possible to prevent the grip sensor part 300 from being separated from the front case 101 by the elastic part 354.

7C is a conceptual diagram showing a connecting portion according to another embodiment.

7C, the connection portion 360 includes a support portion 361 protruding from the other surface of the base portion 310 and an elastic portion 361 fixed to the end portion of the support portion 361 and connected to the electronic module 400 362).

The vibration output from the grip sensor unit 300 can be transmitted to the electronic module 400 by the elastic part 362 and the grip sensor unit 300 can be transmitted to the front end And is not separated from the case 101.

8A is a conceptual diagram for explaining a grip sensor unit connected to an ear jet unit.

Referring to FIG. 8A, the earpiece unit 162 includes a socket 162 'including a hole formed such that the earphone can be inserted therein. The ear canal unit 162 according to the present embodiment includes a protruding portion 107 projecting from the outer surface and a fixing portion 108 formed at one end of the protruding portion 107 and including a plurality of fixing holes 108a . The protrusion 107 extends to the grip sensor part 300 disposed on the side surface of the main body.

The plurality of fixing holes 108a are formed to correspond to the hook portions 332. [ When the hook 332 is fixed to the fixing hole 108a, the ultrasonic pattern (vibration) output from the grip sensor unit 300 is transmitted to the socket 162 'by the protrusion 107. Accordingly, the socket 162 'vibrates and the water introduced into the holes can escape to the outside.

That is, the grip sensor unit 310 may be connected to an internal frame in which the electronic parts are disposed, a module in which a plurality of electronic parts are integrally formed, or physically connected to the electronic parts to transmit vibration. Accordingly, the water introduced into the holes can be released to the outside by vibration.

FIGS. 8B and 8C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a structure for allowing water to escape from the hole by vibration. FIG.

At least one electronic component is disposed in one of the upper portion TA and the lower portion BA of the inner frame 104. First and second grip sensors 300a and 300b are disposed on the left and right sides of the inner frame 104, respectively. The control unit 180 may control the first and second grip sensors 300a and 300b to be driven independently and the plurality of piezo sensor units 300a and 300b included in the first and second grip sensors 300a and 300b may control the first and second grip sensors 300a and 300b, And can be controlled to be driven independently.

8B, the ear unit 162 is disposed on the left side of the upper portion TA of the inner frame 104 and the speaker unit 152 and the USB socket 161 may be disposed.

The control unit 180 controls the first grip sensor unit 300a disposed on the left side to output an ultrasonic pattern (vibration) first. The control unit 180 firstly outputs the ultrasonic pattern in the area adjacent to the speaker unit 152 and the USB socket 161 and sequentially outputs the ultrasonic pattern in the area adjacent to the earpiece unit 162, Controls the first grip sensor unit 300a so as to output an ultrasonic pattern.

That is, vibration is first transmitted to the speaker unit 152 and the USB socket 161 disposed at the lower portion BA to allow the water to escape, and then vibration is transmitted to the ear unit 162, You can escape. After the piezo sensors of the first grip sensor unit 300a sequentially output the vibration, the second grip sensor 300b outputs the ultrasonic pattern. The ultrasound pattern may be sequentially output from the upper part TA to the lower part BA.

Fig. 8C illustrates the output sequence of the vibration pattern according to the arrangement structure of the electronic components.

Referring to FIG. 8C, an electronic module 400 in which the ear unit 162, the speaker module 152, and the USB socket 161 are integrally formed is disposed in the lower portion BA. The controller 180 controls the first and second grip sensors 300a and 300b to output ultrasound patterns (vibrations) from the upper portion TA to the lower portion BA.

8 (b), the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 are disposed in the lower portion BA, and the earpiece unit 162 is disposed in the upper portion TA. In this case, the first grip sensor unit 300a sequentially outputs an ultrasonic pattern (vibration) from the lower portion BA to the upper portion TA, and then the second grip sensor 300b outputs the ultrasonic pattern (vibration) (Vibration) sequentially from the lower portion BA to the lower portion BA.

The speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 are connected to the lower portion BA and the earphone unit 162 is connected to the upper portion TA (TA), as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, , Only one of the first and second grip sensors 300a and 300b can output an ultrasonic pattern (vibration).

In this case, depending on the direction in which the ultrasonic pattern (vibration) is output, water may be emitted only in some holes. When the second grip sensor 300b sequentially outputs an ultrasonic pattern (vibration) in a direction from the upper part TA to the lower part BA as shown in (c) of FIG. 8C, The water introduced into the holes of the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 is discharged. However, in this case, the water introduced into the ear unit 162 disposed in the upper portion TA may not escape.

8C, when an ultrasonic pattern (vibration) is output from the first grip sensor 300a in the direction from the lower portion BA to the upper portion TA, Can be released. However, in this case, the water flowing into the holes of the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 disposed in the lower portion BA may not be discharged.

The control unit 180 can selectively control the ultrasonic output of the grip sensor unit based on the detection of the inflow of water into each electronic component.

9A and 9B are views for explaining a control method of the grip sensor unit based on the movement of the main body.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the controller 180 detects that the main body is moving from the water to the land (S11). For example, the control unit 180 may detect a movement from the water level to the land level by a pressure change sensed by the pressure sensor.

The control unit 180 controls the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A) to sense the movement and the position of the main body when the apparatus is moved onshore (S12). The sensing unit 140 may be a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, or the like. Particularly, the controller 180 senses the inclination of the main body with reference to the gravity direction.

The controller 180 selectively controls the first and second grip sensors 300a and 300b based on the tilted angle of the main body. For example, when an electronic component including a hole is disposed on the upper and lower portions of the main body, and the main body is disposed directly on the ground (the lower portion is disposed close to the ground) And controls the grip sensor unit 300 to be transmitted.

9B, the main body of the electronic device 100 is directly disposed with respect to the paper surface, and the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 are located at a lower portion, Respectively. In this case, the controller 180 controls to output an ultrasonic pattern (vibration) only from the second grip sensor 300b. A plurality of piezo sensors included in the second grip sensor 300b sequentially output ultrasound patterns from the upper TA to the lower BA.

Accordingly, the water introduced into the speaker module 152 and the USB socket 161 disposed in the lower portion BA can be discharged. However, the vibration is not easily transmitted to the ear unit 162 disposed on the upper portion TA. Therefore, it is possible to prevent deeper introduction of water into the ear unit 162 due to the direction of vibration and gravity.

10A to 10E are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device according to a grip sensor unit formed on a side surface of a main body.

5A and 10B, a display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of a main body of the electronic device 100, and a grip sensor unit 300 is disposed on both sides. The grip sensor unit 300 may include first and second grip sensors disposed on both sides of the grip sensor unit 300 for sensing a grip according to a pressure and a touch input independently of each other.

The control unit 180 distinguishes whether the grip or touch input is based on the area sensed by the grip sensor unit 300 and the sensed time. The control unit 180 determines that the contact is for supporting the main body when the range of the touch input (and pressure) sensed by the grip sensor unit 300 is equal to or greater than a specific reference and / or continues for a predetermined reference time or longer. Also, the controller 180 determines that the touch input is for forming a control command when an area of the sensed touch input (and pressure) is less than a reference value and / or when contact and / or cancellation is performed within a predetermined reference time.

The control unit 180 activates different control modes based on whether the main body is located in the water or on the ground due to the pressure change by the pressure sensor. The control unit 180 can control execution of a specific function or execute a predetermined function in the underwater mode. Or the same function can be executed in different modes in the underwater mode and the land mode. For example, in the underwater mode, the touch input applied on the display unit 151 is not sensed. If the fingerprint sensor is mounted on the main body, the sensing function of the fingerprint sensor can be switched to the inactive state have.

Referring to FIG. 10A, in the underwater mode, the control unit 180 deactivates the touch input sensing function of the display unit 151. FIG. The display unit 151 outputs specific screen information 601 in the underwater mode. The specific screen information 601 may include time, date information, information related to a received event, and the like, and may include information indicating an underwater mode.

The control unit 180 outputs a lock screen 610 for canceling the lock state based on the touch input sensed by the grip sensor unit 300. [ The lock screen 610 includes an input window 613 for inputting a password and a plurality of graphic images (keypad) 612 for inputting numbers. The plurality of graphic images 612 are arranged in one area on the display part 151 adjacent to the side of the main body. The plurality of graphic images 612 are sequentially arranged along the lateral direction.

The control unit 180 may select one of the plurality of graphic images 612 based on the touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300 and input the selected graphic image 612 to the input window 613. [ The control unit 180 selects a graphic image 612 output to one area on the display unit 151 close to the touch position of the touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300. That is, the user can input the password even if the display unit 151 is not touched.

In addition, the lock screen 610 includes at least one icon 611 for executing an application. The icon 611 is also displayed on one side of the display unit 151 adjacent to the side of the main body. The graphic image 612 and the icon 611 are disposed adjacent to different sides. In addition, the controller 180 may execute an application corresponding to the icon 611 based on a touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300. [

Referring to FIG. 10B, the grip sensor unit 300 senses a continuous touch input. The control unit 180 may change the graphic image 612 based on the continuous touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300. For example, the plurality of graphic images correspond to the numbers from 1 to 6, and the graphic images 612 'including 8, 9, 0 based on the continuous touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300, Is output. Accordingly, the user can apply a continuous touch input to the grip sensor unit 300 to output additional information.

The control unit 180 executes the application based on the touch input applied to one area of the grip sensor unit 300 adjacent to the icon 611. [ The display unit 151 outputs an execution screen 621 of the application.

Referring to FIG. 10C, a password is input to the input window 613 based on a touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300. If the inputted password is the same as the pre-stored password, the control unit 180 cancels the locked state.

The display unit 151 outputs screen information 640 when the locked state is released. The screen information 640 may correspond to a home screen page including icons 640a for execution of an application.

The screen information 640 includes a plurality of first icons 641 displayed adjacent to the left side and a plurality of second icons 642 displayed adjacent to the right side. The first and second icon lists 641 and 642 are arranged in a line, respectively.

The controller 180 can execute the application based on the touch input applied to the specific area of the grip sensor unit 300 adjacent to the first and second lists 641 and 642, respectively.

In addition, the screen information 640 includes blocking function information 643 indicating a function that can not be executed in the underwater mode. For example, a function that can not be executed in underwater mode may correspond to a communication function, a sound output function, a charging function, and the like.

In addition, the screen information 640 may include status information indicating information on the underwater mode state, information on the depth of water, time acquired, and the like.

In addition, the screen information 640 may further include a control icon for changing the lock state.

Referring to FIG. 10D, in the land mode, the display unit 151 outputs screen information 640 'including a plurality of icons 640a. The icons 640a are arranged in a specific layout, and the specific layout can be changed according to the setting of the user.

When the controller 180 switches from the land mode to the underwater mode, the controller 180 rearranges the plurality of icons 640a into a predetermined layout. That is, the plurality of icons 640a are arranged in a line so that they are displayed only in the area adjacent to both sides.

In the underwater mode, the screen information 640 may include only an icon of an executable application, or may include an additional icon with an unexecutable icon.

Referring to FIG. 10E, the controller 180 may change the type of the icon displayed on the screen information 640 based on the continuous touch input to the grip sensor unit 300. When a continuous touch input is applied, a first list 641 'in which at least some icons have been changed is displayed.

A touch input may be applied to the grip sensor unit 300 to additionally display an icon that is not displayed together on the display unit 151. [

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may select the blocking function information 643 based on a touch input applied to a specific region of the grip sensor unit 300. The blocking function information 643 may include graphic images of the blocking function. When the blocking function information 643 is selected, the controller 180 changes the plurality of graphic images to be displayed along the side. When the touch input is applied to the grip sensor unit 300 adjacent to the graphic images displayed along the side, the blocked function can be activated again.

11A to 11C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a control method of a specific function in the underwater mode.

Referring to FIG. 11A, when the camera application is executed, the display unit 151 outputs an image (preview image) 622 obtained by the camera. The display unit 151 outputs first and second control icons 622a and 622c for controlling the camera application. For example, the first control icon 622a may be a shooting icon for shooting an image, and the second control icon 622c may correspond to a setting changing icon for changing the setting.

The controller 180 activates the wide angle mode when the camera application is executed. That is, when the electronic device 100 includes both a camera having a general angle of view and a wide angle camera, the control unit 180 activates the wide angle camera by default. Accordingly, a more accurate image can be taken in the water whose angle of view is narrowed according to the refractive index of water. Also, the controller 180 may apply different filters based on the position of the water in the underwater mode.

The execution screen 622 may include a graphic image 622b informing that it is being photographed in the wide angle mode.

Referring to FIG. 11B, when a touch input is sensed by the grip sensor unit 300, the display unit 151 outputs the first control icon 622a in an area adjacent to the area where the touch input is sensed. Accordingly, the user can move the icon adjacent to the area where the finger is located, and can control the camera application while supporting the main body.

11C is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method for controlling an application in a state in which a telephone application is executed.

Referring to FIG. 11C, when a call is received in the land mode, screen information 650 'for notifying call reception is output on the display unit 151. First and second icons 650a 'and 650b' for controlling connection and termination of a call are output to the lower end of the screen information 650 '. The first and second icons 650a 'and 650b' are arranged along the lower edge of the display unit 151 and are connected to the first and second icons 650a 'and 650b' The application is controlled based on the input.

Meanwhile, in the underwater mode, the screen information 650 includes first and second icons 650a and 650b arranged along the side. The controller 180 may control the application based on continuous touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300.

That is, the graphic images controlling the function in the underwater mode are disposed adjacent to the side surface.

12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling a notification window related to an event in an underwater mode when it is output.

Referring to FIG. 12, when an event occurs in the underwater mode, a notification window 645 including information related to the event is output to one area of the display unit 151. The controller 180 outputs first and second icons 646 and 647 for executing the event related function together with the notification window 645. [ The first and second icons 646 and 647 are displayed in an area adjacent to the grip sensor unit 300. That is, the first and second icons 646 and 647 are displayed in an area adjacent to the side.

For example, when the event corresponds to the reception of the message, the first icon 646 corresponds to the reply function, and the second icon 647 corresponds to the simple reply function.

The control unit 180 displays the selection window 648 including at least one quick reply based on the touch input applied to one area of the grip sensor unit 300 adjacent to the second icon 647, And controls the display unit 151. The selection window 648 may be disposed in a region adjacent to the side of the main body and may be selected by a touch input applied to the grip sensor unit 300.

Accordingly, the user can confirm the reception of the event in the water, and can perform a simple function without executing the application.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (17)

A main body including a display unit having a front case and disposed on the front side;
A grip sensor unit disposed on a side surface of the main body and attached to an inner surface of the case to output an ultrasonic pattern to sense a touch input; And
And at least one electronic component disposed in one area of the main body and including a hole penetrating the case and exposed to the outside,
And at least one region of the grip sensor portion is disposed adjacent to the electronic component so that vibration due to the ultrasonic pattern is transmitted. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the at least one electronic component comprises at least one of a ear jack unit, a speaker module and a USB socket. The method according to claim 1,
A pressure sensor for sensing a pressure change of the outside of the main body; And
Further comprising a control unit for controlling the grip sensor unit so as to output a vibration when the movement of the water on the ground is detected based on the pressure change. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the grip sensor unit comprises:
A base portion extending in the extending direction of the side surface and made of a flexible circuit board;
And a plurality of piezo sensor portions arranged on the one surface of the base portion along the extending direction. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the grip sensor portion further comprises a hook portion formed on the other surface of the base portion. 6. The method of claim 5,
An inner frame supporting the at least one electronic component,
Wherein the inner frame includes a plurality of engagement holes formed to receive the hook portion. 6. The method of claim 5,
An electronic module disposed in one area of the main body and having a plurality of electronic components integrally formed thereon,
Wherein the electronic module includes a fixing frame having a fixing hole formed to correspond to the hook portion. 6. The method of claim 5,
An electronic module disposed in one area of the main body and having a plurality of electronic components integrally formed thereon,
Wherein the electronic module includes protruding protrusions at both ends and a locking protrusion formed to be engaged with the hook portion. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the grip sensor portion includes an elastic portion for elastically supporting between the base portion and the electronic module. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the ear unit includes a socket including a hole, a protrusion protruding from an outer surface of the socket, and a fixing hole formed at an end of the protrusion and including a fixing hole to which the hook is attached. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the grip sensor unit includes first and second grip sensors disposed on both sides of the body,
Wherein the first and second grip sensors each include a base portion and a plurality of piezo sensor portions disposed on the base portion,
Further comprising a control unit for independently controlling said first and second grip sensors. 12. The method of claim 11,
A plurality of electronic parts including the holes are disposed at the upper and lower ends of the main body,
Wherein the control unit controls the grip sensor unit such that the piezo sensor unit included in the first and second grip sensors sequentially outputs a vibration along a specific direction. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein when the plurality of electronic parts are all disposed at the lower end of the main body, the plurality of piezo sensor parts of the first and second grip sensors sequentially output vibration along the same direction. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the controller senses the water introduced into the holes of the plurality of electronic components and selectively controls the first and second grip sensors based on the sensed water. 12. The method of claim 11,
And a sensing unit for sensing a tilt of the main body with respect to a gravity direction,
Wherein the control unit controls the first and second grip sensors based on the tilt of the main body. The method according to claim 1,
A pressure sensor for sensing a pressure change of the outside of the main body; And
Further comprising a control unit for controlling the grip sensor unit to output a vibration when the movement of the water on the ground is detected based on the pressure change,
Wherein the controller controls to output a graphic image to one area on the display adjacent to the side when it is determined that the main body is located in the water based on the pressure change. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the control unit performs a function corresponding to the graphic image based on a touch input sensed in one area of the grip sensor unit adjacent to the graphic image.

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