KR20210099974A - Electronic device include sound path - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an electronic device including a sound path which is configured to exhibit improved sound performance in a folded state. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device comprises: a hinge module; a foldable housing functionally connected to the hinge module, including a first housing including a first side frame enclosing a first space between a first surface directed toward a first direction and a second surface facing the first surface and directed toward a second direction in an unfolded state, a first receiver arranged in the first space, and a first sound release hole formed to transfer a sound outputted from the first receiver to the outside, and a second housing including a second side frame enclosing a second space between a third surface direction toward the first direction and a fourth surface direction toward the second direction in an unfolded state, a second receiver arranged in the second space, and a second sound release hole formed to transfer a sound outputted from the second receiver to the outside, and operating to allow the first surface and the third surface to face each other in a folded state; and a flexible display arranged from the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface. The first sound release hole and the second sound release hole can be arranged at positions substantially facing each other in the folded state. Various other embodiments can be possible.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDE SOUND PATH

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including an acoustic path.

Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, and improvements are being made to increase rigidity of electronic devices, strengthen design aspects, and differentiate functional elements thereof. BACKGROUND ART Electronic devices are gradually being transformed into various shapes, away from a uniform rectangular shape. The electronic device may have a deformable structure capable of using a large-screen display while being convenient to carry. For example, as part of a deformable structure, the electronic device may include at least two foldable housings that operate in a folded or unfolded manner relative to each other. Such an electronic device may include a plurality of electronic components disposed in an internal space. Electronic devices may require an efficient arrangement structure for performing respective unique functions without interfering with each other's functions of electronic components.

A foldable electronic device may include a hinge module, and first and second housings connected in opposite directions through the hinge module. The foldable electronic device may be operated in an in-folding and/or out-folding manner by rotating the first housing in a range of 0 to 360 degrees with respect to the second housing through a hinge module. The foldable electronic device may include a flexible display disposed to cross the first housing and the second housing in a 180-degree unfolded state.

The electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) may include at least one sound output device. The sound output device may include a receiver disposed near the flexible display in the first housing, and a speaker disposed in a side frame of the second housing. For example, the receiver may be used for a call, and the speaker may be used for speakerphone mode, video call, or listening to music. In addition, the receiver may include substantially the same output performance as the speaker, and may output sound together with the speaker in an external sound output mode such as listening to music.

However, in the foldable electronic device, in the unfolded state, the intermediate state, and/or the folded state, the sound output directions of the receiver and the speaker are arranged differently from each other, so that it may be difficult for the user to experience excellent sound performance. In addition, it may be difficult to intuitively determine the position of the receiver during a call due to the foldable and unfolding characteristics of the foldable electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including an acoustic path.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a sound path configured to output sound in a specified direction in an intermediate state and/or an unfolded state.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including an acoustic path configured to exhibit improved acoustic performance in a folded state.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a sound path with improved ease of use by enabling a call in any direction.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a hinge module and a foldable housing functionally connected to the hinge module, and in an unfolded state, a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing the first surface A first side frame surrounding the first space between the second surfaces facing the direction, the first receiver disposed in the first space, and the first sound emission generated to transmit the sound output from the first receiver to the outside A second side frame surrounding a second space between a third surface facing the first direction and a fourth surface facing the second direction in a first housing including a hole and an unfolded state, and the second space and a second housing including a second receiver disposed on and a second sound emitting hole formed to transmit the sound output from the second receiver to the outside, and in a folded state, the first surface and the third surface are a foldable housing operable to face each other and a flexible display disposed from the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface, wherein in the folded state, the first sound emission hole and the second sound emission hole are substantially mutually It can be placed in a position facing the

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a foldable housing including a first sound output device included in a first housing and a second sound output device included in a second housing, and state information related to a state of the electronic device a sensor for receiving a , and a processor functionally connected to the sensor, wherein the processor checks whether a specified event occurs in the electronic device, and when the specified event occurs, the electronic device based on the state information a folded state of , and when the electronic device is in the folded state, the first sound output device and the second sound output device are set as a first type, and when the electronic device is not in the folded state, the first setting the sound output device and the second sound output device as the second type, and control the first sound output device and the second sound output device based on the set type among the first type or the second type can do.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a hinge module and a first sound emission hole functionally connected to the hinge module and transmitting a sound output from a first receiver disposed in a first internal space to the outside. A second including a first housing and a second sound emitting hole that is foldably connected to the first housing through the hinge module and transmits the sound output from the second receiver disposed in the second inner space to the outside a flexible display disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the second housing from at least a portion of the first housing through the hinge module; A first microphone receiving input, a second microphone disposed in the first internal space and receiving the sound transmitted from the outside, and disposed in the first internal space and/or the internal space, the state of the electronic device at least one sensor for detecting information and a processor operatively connected to the at least one sensor; and, the processor detects whether the electronic device is in a call connection state, and when the electronic device is in a call connection state, based on the state information of the electronic device detected through the at least one sensor module, the first The receiver and the first microphone may be operated, or the second receiver and the second microphone may be controlled to operate.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include sound output devices arranged to output sound in a specified direction in an intermediate state and/or an unfolded state, thereby providing excellent sound performance to a user. According to various embodiments, it is possible to help improve usability by controlling the operation of the sound output devices so that a call can be made even when the phone is gripped in any direction in the unfolded state.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.
1A is a front perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a flat stage or unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
1B is a plan view illustrating a front surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
1C is a plan view illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2A is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a folding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2B is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 4-4 of FIG. 1A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line 5-5 of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6 is a diagram schematically illustrating an operating state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
7 is a graph comparing acoustic performance of two receivers and a conventional external speaker according to various embodiments of the present invention.
8A to 8C are flowcharts illustrating a control procedure of receivers according to state information of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is a block diagram of an electronic device 901 in a network environment 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1A is a perspective view of an electronic device showing a flat stage or unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 1B is a plan view illustrating a front side of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 1C is a plan view illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

2A is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a folding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

1A to 2B , the electronic device 100 includes a pair of housings 110 rotatably coupled to face each other and to be folded based on a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ). , 120) (eg, a foldable housing). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a flexible display 130 (eg, a foldable display) disposed in an area formed by a pair of housings 110 and 120 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (axis A), and may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (axis A). there is. According to an embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are in the state of the electronic device 100 in a flat stage or unfolding state, a folding state, or an intermediate state. (intermediate state), the angle or distance formed with each other may be different.

According to various embodiments, the pair of housings 110 and 120 includes a first housing 110 (eg, a first housing structure) coupled to a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) and a hinge module. It may include a second housing 120 (eg, a second housing structure) coupled to (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ). According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 is, in the unfolded state, the first surface 111 facing the first direction (eg, the front direction) (z-axis direction) and the first surface 111 facing the A second surface 112 facing a second direction (eg, a rear direction) (-z axis direction) may be included. According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the second housing 120 has a third surface 121 facing the first direction (z-axis direction) and a fourth surface 122 facing the second direction (-z-axis direction). ) may be included. According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 of the electronic device 100 are substantially identical to each other. It may be operated in such a way that the first surface 111 and the third surface 121 face each other in the folded state in the direction (z-axis direction). According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 and the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120 of the electronic device 100 are substantially identical to each other. direction (-z-axis direction), and in a folded state, the second surface 112 and the fourth surface 122 may be operated to face opposite directions. For example, in the folded state, the second surface 112 may face the first direction (z-axis direction), and the fourth surface 122 may face the second direction (−z-axis direction).

According to various embodiments, the first housing 110 is coupled to the first side frame 113 and the first side frame 113 that at least partially form the exterior of the electronic device 100 , and the electronic device 100 . It may include a first back cover 114 forming at least a portion of the second surface 112 of the. According to an embodiment, the first side frame 113 includes a first side 113a, a second side 113b extending from one end of the first side 113a, and the other end of the first side frame 113a. A third side surface 113c may be included. According to one embodiment, the first side frame 113 may be formed in a rectangular (eg, square or rectangular) shape through the first side 113a, the second side 113b, and the third side 113c. .

According to various embodiments, the second housing 120 is coupled to the second side frame 123 and the second side frame 123 that at least partially form the exterior of the electronic device 100 , and the electronic device 100 . It may include a second rear cover 124 forming at least a portion of the fourth surface 122 of the. According to one embodiment, the second side frame 123 is a fourth side 123a, a fifth side 123b that extends from one end of the fourth side 123a, and the other end of the fourth side 123b. A sixth side surface 123c may be included. According to one embodiment, the second side frame 123 may be formed in a rectangular shape through the fourth side 123a, the fifth side 123b, and the sixth side 123c.

According to various embodiments, the pair of housings 110 and 120 is not limited to the illustrated shape and combination, and may be implemented by a combination and/or combination of other shapes or parts. For example, in some embodiments, the first side frame 113 may be integrally formed with the first back cover 114 , and the second side frame 123 may be integrally formed with the second back cover 124 . can be formed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the unfolded state, the electronic device 100 has a gap ( ) between the second side 113b of the first side frame 113 and the fifth side 123b of the second side frame 123 . can be connected without gap). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the electronic device 100 has a gap ( ) between the third side 113c of the first side frame 113 and the sixth side 123c of the second side frame 123 . can be connected without gap). According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the combined length of the second side surface 113b and the fifth side surface 123b of the electronic device 100 is that of the first side surface 113a and/or the fourth side surface 123a. It may be configured to be longer than the length. In addition, the combined length of the third side surface 113c and the sixth side surface 123c may be configured to be longer than the length of the first side surface 113a and/or the fourth side surface 123a.

According to various embodiments, the first side frame 113 and/or the second side frame 123 may be formed of a metal or may further include a polymer injected into the metal. According to one embodiment, the first side frame 113 and/or the second side frame 123 are at least electrically segmented through at least one segmented portion 1161 , 1162 and/or 1261 , 1262 formed of a polymer. It may include one conductive portion 116 and/or 126 . In this case, at least one conductive part may be used as an antenna operating in at least one band (eg, legacy band) designated by being electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit included in the electronic device 100 .

According to various embodiments, the first back cover 114 and/or the second back cover 124 may be, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer or metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS)). , or magnesium) may be formed by at least one or a combination of at least two.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 130 crosses a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) from the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 . It may be arranged to extend to at least a portion of the third surface 121 . For example, the flexible display 130 includes a first flat portion 130a substantially corresponding to the first surface 111 , a second flat portion 130b corresponding to the second surface 121 , and a first flat portion substantially. It connects 130a and the second flat part 130b, and may include a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) and a corresponding bendable part 130c. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first protective cover 115 (eg, a first protective frame or a first decorative member) coupled along an edge of the first housing 110 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a second protective cover 125 (eg, a second protective frame or a second decorative member) coupled along an edge of the second housing 120 . According to one embodiment, the first protective cover 115 and/or the second protective cover 125 may be formed of a metal or polymer material. According to one embodiment, the first protective cover 115 and/or the second protective cover 125 may be used as a decoration member. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 130 may be positioned such that an edge of the first flat portion 130a is interposed between the first housing 110 and the first protective cover 115 . According to an embodiment, the flexible display 130 may be positioned such that an edge of the second flat portion 130b is interposed between the second housing 120 and the second protective cover 125 . According to one embodiment, the flexible display 130 is a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) and a protective cap (eg, the protective cap 135 of FIG. 3 ) disposed in an area corresponding to) through, The edge of the flexible display 130 corresponding to the protective cap may be positioned to be protected. Accordingly, the flexible display 130 may have an edge substantially protected from the outside. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 supports a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ), and when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, exposed to the outside, and in an unfolded state , a hinge housing 141 (eg, a hinge cover) disposed invisibly from the outside by being introduced into the first space and the second space.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a sub-display 131 that is separately disposed from the flexible display 130 . According to an embodiment, the sub-display 131 is disposed to be at least partially exposed on the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 , and when in a folded state, replaces the display function of the flexible display 130 . , status information of the electronic device 100 may be displayed. According to an embodiment, the sub-display 131 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a partial area of the first rear cover 114 . In some embodiments, the sub-display 131 may be disposed on the fourth surface 124 of the second housing 120 . In this case, the sub-display 131 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a partial area of the second rear cover 124 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 includes an input device 103 (eg, a microphone), sound output devices 101 and 102 (eg, a speaker or a receiver), a sensor module 104 , a camera device 105 , 108 ), a key input device 106 , or a connector port 107 . In the illustrated embodiment, an input device 103 (eg, a microphone), a sound output device 101 , 102 , a sensor module 104 , a camera device 105 , 108 , a key input device 106 or a connector port ( 107) refers to a hole or a shape formed in the first housing 110 or the second housing 120, but is disposed inside the electronic device 100 and a substantial electronic component operating through the hole or shape (eg: input device, sound output device, sensor module, or camera device).

According to various embodiments, the input device 103 may include at least one microphone 103 disposed in the second housing 120 . In some embodiments, the input device 103 may include a plurality of input devices arranged to sense the direction of the sound. For example, the plurality of input devices may include a plurality of microphones 103 and 103 ′. In some embodiments, the plurality of microphones 103 , 103 ′ may be disposed at appropriate positions in the first housing 110 and/or the second housing 120 . According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) uses a plurality of microphones based on a function performed by the electronic device 100 (eg, calling or listening to music). The operation of (103, 103') can be controlled. In addition, the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) uses the plurality of microphones (eg, the sensing information acquired from the sensor module 104 ) based on the sensing information acquired from the electronic device 100 (eg, the sensing information acquired from the sensor module 104 ). 103, 103') can be controlled. For example, when the electronic device 100 performs a call function, based on the sensing information obtained from the sensor module 104 , the user moves the electronic device in the first direction (eg, the y-axis of FIG. 1A is upward). When it is determined that 100 is used, a designated function may be performed using the first sound output device (eg, the first receiver 101 ) and the first microphone 103 . According to an embodiment, when it is determined that the user uses the electronic device 100 in the second direction (eg, the -y-axis of FIG. 1A is upward), the electronic device 100 determines that the second sound output device (eg, : A specified function can be performed using the second receiver 102) and the second microphone 103'. Also, the electronic device 100 may use a plurality of microphones 103 and 103 ′, and may use the main microphone and the sub microphone separately according to the direction of the electronic device 100 determined based on the sensing information.

According to an embodiment, the sound output apparatuses 101 and 102 may include receivers 101 and 102 . According to an embodiment, the receivers 101 and 102 may include a first receiver 101 disposed in the first housing 110 and a second receiver 102 disposed in the second housing 120 . there is. In some embodiments, the input device 103 , the sound output devices 101 , 102 , and the connector port 107 are spaces provided in the first housing 110 and/or the second housing 120 of the electronic device 100 . and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing 110 and/or the second housing 120 . According to an embodiment, the at least one connector port 107 may be used to transmit/receive power and/or data to/from an external electronic device. In some embodiments, at least one connector port (eg, an ear jack hole) may accommodate a connector (eg, an ear jack) for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the holes formed in the first housing 110 and/or the second housing 120 may be commonly used for the input device 103 and the sound output devices 101 and 102 . In some embodiments, the sound output devices 101 and 102 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that operates while excluding the hole formed in the first housing 110 and/or the second housing 120 . .

According to various embodiments, the sound output apparatuses 101 and 102 are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the location and/or the number of the sound output apparatuses 101 and 102 may be changed according to various embodiments. . For example, the sound output devices 101 and 102 may be located at one end or the other end of the first side surface 113a of the first housing 110 , and may be arranged at each of the one end and the other end. In addition, the sound output devices 101 and 102 may be located at one end or the other end of the fourth side surface 123a of the second housing 120 , and may be arranged at the positions of the one end and the other end, respectively. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may control operations of a plurality of sound output devices (not shown) based on a function (eg, calling or listening to music) performed by the electronic device 100 . .

According to various embodiments, the sensor module 104 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 100 or an external environmental state. The sensor module 104 may detect the external environment, for example, through the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include at least one sensor module disposed to detect an external environment through the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 . According to an embodiment, the sensor module 104 (eg, an illuminance sensor) may be disposed under the flexible display 130 to detect an external environment through the flexible display 130 . According to an embodiment, the sensor module 104 includes a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a proximity sensor. , may include at least one of a biosensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and an illuminance sensor 104 .

According to various embodiments, the camera devices 105 and 108 include a first camera device 105 (eg, a front camera device) and a first housing (eg, a front camera device) disposed on the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 . and a second camera device 108 disposed on the second surface 112 of 110 . The electronic device 100 may further include a flash 109 disposed near the second camera device 108 . According to one embodiment, the camera device 105 , 108 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash 109 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to an embodiment, the camera devices 105 and 108 include two or more lenses (eg, a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and an image sensor on one side (eg, a first side) of the electronic device 100 . 111), the second surface 112, the third surface 121, or the fourth surface 122). In some embodiments, the camera device 105 , 108 may include lenses and/or an image sensor for time of flight (TOF).

According to various embodiments, the key input device 106 (eg, a key button) may be disposed on the third side surface 113c of the first side frame 113 of the first housing 110 . In some embodiments, the key input device 106 may use at least one of the other sides 113a, 113b of the first housing 110 and/or the sides 123a, 123b, 123c of the second housing 120 . It can also be placed on the side. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the key input devices 106 and the not included key input devices 106 may be in another form, such as soft keys, on the flexible display 130 . may be implemented as In some embodiments, the key input device 106 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the flexible display 130 .

According to various embodiments, some of the camera devices 105 and 108 , the camera device 105 or the sensor module 104 may be disposed to be exposed through the flexible display 130 . For example, the first camera device 105 or the sensor module 104 may contact the external environment through an opening (eg, a through hole) at least partially formed in the flexible display 130 in the internal space of the electronic device 100 . It can be arranged so that In another embodiment, some sensor modules 104 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display 130 in the internal space of the electronic device 100 . For example, in this case, the opening of the area facing the sensor module of the flexible display 130 may not be necessary.

Referring to FIG. 2B , the electronic device 100 may be operated to maintain an intermediate state through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ). In this case, the electronic device 100 may control the flexible display 130 to display different contents on the display area corresponding to the first surface 111 and the display area corresponding to the third surface 121 . . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is configured to use a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) at a predetermined angle of inflection (eg, when in an intermediate state, the first housing 110 and the second housing ( 120) based on the substantially unfolded state (eg, the unfolded state of FIG. 1A ) and/or the substantially folded state (eg, the folded state of FIG. 2A ). For example, the electronic device 100, through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ), in a state in which it is unfolded at a predetermined angle of inflection, when a pressing force is provided in the unfolding direction (B direction), It may be operated to transition to an unfolded state (eg, an unfolded state of FIG. 1A ). For example, when a pressing force is applied to the electronic device 100 in a folding direction (C direction) in a state in which the electronic device 100 is unfolded at a predetermined inflection angle through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) , may be operated to transition to a closed state (eg, the folded state of FIG. 2A ). In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be operated to maintain an unfolded state (not shown) at various angles through a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ).

3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 100 includes a first side frame 113 , a second side frame 123 , and a hinge rotatably connecting the first side frame 113 and the second side frame 123 . It may include a module 140 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a first support plate 1131 extending at least partially from the first side frame 113 , and a second support plate extending at least partially from the second side frame 123 . (1231) may be included. According to one embodiment, the first support plate 1131 may be integrally formed with the first side frame 113 or may be structurally coupled to the first side frame 113 . Similarly, the second support plate 1231 may be integrally formed with the second side frame 123 or may be structurally coupled to the second side frame 123 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include the flexible display 130 disposed to receive support of the first support plate 1131 and the second support plate 1231 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 is coupled to the first side frame 113 and provides a first space between the first back cover 114 and the second side surface with the first support plate 1131 . A second rear cover 124 coupled to the frame 123 and providing a second space between the frame 123 and the second support plate 1231 may be included. In some embodiments, the first side frame 113 and the first rear cover 114 may be integrally formed. In some embodiments, the second side frame 123 and the second back cover 124 may be integrally formed. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a first housing 110 provided through a first side frame 113 , a first support plate 1131 , and a first back cover 114 (eg, FIG. 1A ). of the first housing 110) (eg, a first housing structure). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a second housing (eg, the second housing in FIG. 1A ) provided through the second side frame 123 , the second support plate 1231 , and the second rear cover 124 . housing 120) (eg, a second housing structure). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a sub-display 131 that is disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a partial area of the first back cover 114 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 includes a first substrate assembly 161 (eg, a main printed circuit board) disposed in a first space between the first side frame 113 and the first rear cover 114 . , a camera assembly 163 , a first battery 171 , or a first bracket 151 . According to an embodiment, the camera assembly 163 may include a plurality of camera devices (eg, the camera devices 105 and 108 of FIGS. 1A and 2A ), and may be electrically connected to the first substrate assembly 161 . can be connected to According to an embodiment, the first bracket 151 may provide a support structure for supporting the first substrate assembly 161 and/or the camera assembly 163 and improved rigidity. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a second board assembly 162 (eg, a sub printed circuit board) disposed in the second space between the second side frame 123 and the second back cover 124 . , an antenna 190 (eg, a coil member), a second battery 172 , or a second bracket 152 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 crosses the hinge module 140 from the first substrate assembly 161 , and is disposed between the second side frame 123 and the second rear cover 124 . The wiring member 180 (eg, a flexible circuit (FPCB) that is disposed to extend to electronic components (eg, the second board assembly 162 , the second battery 172 , or the antenna 190 ) and provides an electrical connection. (flexible printed circuit board))). According to one embodiment, the antenna 190 may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna 190 may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 supports the hinge module 140 , is exposed to the outside when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state (eg, the folded state of FIG. 2A ), and is in an unfolded state (eg, the folded state of FIG. 2A ). : In the unfolded state of FIG. 1A ), a hinge housing 141 (eg, a hinge cover) that is disposed invisibly from the outside by being introduced into the first space and/or the second space may be included.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a first protective cover 115 coupled along an edge of the first side frame 113 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a second protective cover 125 coupled along an edge of the second side frame 123 . According to an embodiment, an edge of the first flat portion (eg, the first flat portion 130a of FIG. 1B ) of the flexible display 130 may be protected by the first protective cover 115 . According to an embodiment, an edge of the second flat portion (eg, the second flat portion 130a of FIG. 1B ) of the flexible display 130 may be protected by the second protective cover 125 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a protective cap ( 135) may be included.

4 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 100 as viewed along line 4-4 of FIG. 1A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 100 as viewed along line 5-5 of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. At least one of the components of the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1A to 3 , and thus the overlapping description will be omitted below. do.

4 and 5, the camera device 105, the sensor module 104, and the connector port 107 of FIGS. 1A and 2A are omitted for convenience of description.

4 and 5 , the electronic device 100 is a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ), the first housing 110 rotatably coupled to the hinge module, and the hinge module can be rotated. A first receiver 101 that is coupled to and selectively faces the first housing 110 and is disposed in the first housing 110 and outputs sound through the first sound path SP1 and a second receiver 102 disposed in the second housing 120 and outputting sound through the second sound path SP2 .

According to various embodiments, the first housing 110 may include a first side frame 113 and a first rear cover 114 coupled to the first side frame 113 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 may form a first space 1101 between the first support plate 1131 extending from the first side frame 113 and the first back cover 114 . there is. Also, the first housing 110 is a sound output device disposed through the first space 1101 , and may include a first receiver 101 (eg, a speaker). According to an embodiment, the first receiver 101 may be electrically connected to the first substrate 161 disposed in the first space 1101 . According to an embodiment, the first support plate 1131 may be disposed to support at least a portion of the flexible display 130 .

According to various embodiments, the second housing 120 may include a second side frame 123 and a second rear cover 124 coupled to the second side frame 123 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 120 may form a second space 1201 between the second support plate 1231 extending from the second side frame 123 and the second rear cover 124 . there is. Also, the second housing 120 is a sound output device disposed through the second space 1201 , and may include a second receiver 102 (eg, a speaker). According to an embodiment, the second receiver 102 may be electrically connected to the second substrate 162 disposed in the second space 1201 . In some embodiments, the second receiver 102 is electrically connected to the first substrate 161 and crosses the hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) from the first space 1101 to the second It may be electrically connected to the first substrate 161 through a wiring member extending into the space 1201 (eg, the wiring member 180 of FIG. 3 ). According to an embodiment, the second support plate 1231 may be disposed to support at least a portion of the flexible display 130 . In some embodiments, the electronic device may further include at least one sensor module disposed near the second receiver 102 . In this case, the at least one sensor module may be arranged to detect the external environment from the internal space of the electronic device. For example, the at least one sensor module may include a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a proximity sensor, and a biometric sensor. It may include at least one of a sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and an illuminance sensor. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 extends along the edge of the first housing 110 with the edge of the flexible display 130 interposed therebetween. It may include a first protective cover 115 disposed. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include the second protective cover 125 disposed along the edge of the second housing 110 with the edge of the flexible display 130 interposed therebetween. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 130 may be configured to have a first protective cover 115 and a second protective cover 125 disposed in the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 through the flexible display 130 . It may be arranged so that an edge of the s is not substantially exposed to the outside.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 includes a first acoustic path formed so that the sound generated from the first receiver 101 can be output in at least a first direction (z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 . SP1) may be included. According to one embodiment, the first acoustic path SP1 is formed in the first acoustic resonance space 1011 formed in the first housing 110 , the first acoustic emission hole 1012 , and the first protective cover 115 . A first opening 1152 may be included. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 provides a sound pressure to the sound generated by the first receiver 101 through a structural change of the first housing 110 , and transmits the sound to the outside of the electronic device 100 . It may include a first acoustic resonance space 1011 functionally connected to the first acoustic emission hole 1012 for transmitting. For example, the first acoustic resonance space 1011 and/or the first acoustic emission hole 1012 may have a self-structure of the first housing 110 (eg, a self-structure of the first support plate 1131) and/or a separate It may be formed through a speaker enclosure. In some embodiments, the first acoustic resonance space 1011 may be formed in a manner that bypasses electronic components (eg, the camera device 105 of FIG. 1A ) disposed in the vicinity. For example, when an electronic component (eg, the camera device 105 of FIG. 1A ) is disposed in the center of the first housing 110 like the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1A , the first receiver 101 is 1 It may be disposed on the side of the electronic component rather than the center of the housing 110 . In this case, the first sound path SP1 is formed so that the sound of the first receiver 101 is transmitted to the first opening 1152 and/or the first sound emission hole 1012 formed in the center of the first housing 110 . can be placed

According to various embodiments, the first protective cover 115 may include a first opening 1152 disposed at a position corresponding to the first sound emission hole 1012 . According to an embodiment, the first opening 1152 may be formed so that the sound generated from the first receiver 101 may be output in at least the first direction (z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 . In some embodiments, the first acoustic path SP1 may be configured through the first acoustic resonance space 1011 and the first acoustic emission hole 1012 without the first protective cover 115 . In this case, the first sound emission hole 1012 is not only in the first direction (z-axis direction), but also through the structural change of the first side frame 113 through the first side (eg, the first side 113a in FIG. 1A ) ) may be formed in a structure in which sound can be output even in the direction (direction ① in FIG. 5).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 uses a second sound path SP2 formed so that the sound generated from the second receiver 102 can be output in at least the first direction (z-axis direction) of the electronic device. may include For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100 , the second sound path SP2 is formed to have substantially the same structure as the first sound path SP1 , so that the sound generated from the second receiver 102 is It can be induced to be output in substantially the same direction as the sound generated from the receiver 101 . According to one embodiment, the second acoustic path SP2 is formed in the second acoustic resonance space 1021 formed in the second housing 120 , the second acoustic emission hole 1022 , and the second protective cover 125 . It may include a second opening 1252 that is According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 provides a sound pressure to the sound generated by the second receiver 102 through a structural change of the second housing 120 , and transmits the sound to the outside of the electronic device 100 . It may include a second acoustic resonance space 1021 functionally connected to the second acoustic emission hole 1022 for transmitting. For example, the second acoustic resonance space 1021 and/or the second acoustic emission hole 1022 may have a self-structure of the second housing 120 (eg, a self-structure of the second support plate 1231) and/or a separate It may be formed through a speaker enclosure. In some embodiments, the second acoustic resonance space 1021 may be formed in a manner that bypasses electronic components (eg, the connector port 107 of FIG. 1A ) disposed in the vicinity. According to an embodiment, the second protective cover 125 may include a second opening 1252 disposed at a position corresponding to the second sound emission hole 1022 . According to an embodiment, the second opening 1252 may be formed so that the sound generated from the second receiver 102 may be output in at least the first direction (z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 . In some embodiments, the second acoustic path SP2 may be configured through the second acoustic resonance space 1021 and the second acoustic emission hole 1022 without the second protective cover 125 . In this case, the second sound emission hole 1022 is formed not only in the first direction (z-axis direction), but also on the fourth side (eg, the fourth side 123a of FIG. 1A ) through the structural change of the second side frame 123 . ) may be formed in a structure in which sound can be output also in the direction (eg, the direction ① in FIG. 5 ). According to various embodiments, the first sound path SP1 and/or the second sound path SP2 are not limited to the illustrated example, and when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, a sound (eg, a first receiver) The sound generated from the 101 and the sound generated from the second receiver 102 may be formed in a path that is easy to transmit to the outside. For example, the acoustic paths SP1 and SP2 may move in the first direction (z-axis direction) and/or in the direction toward the first side (eg, the first side 113a in FIG. 1A ) (direction ① in FIG. 5 ). In addition, it may be formed in another direction (eg, a diagonal direction).

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, at least one spacer member for providing a specified spacer distance g between the first sound path SP1 and the second sound path SP2 (210, 220) may be included. According to one embodiment, the at least one spacer member 210 , 220 is disposed on the first protective cover 115 , and is disposed higher than the outer surface of the first protective cover 115 around the first opening 1152 . A second damper 220 disposed on the first damper 210 and the second protective cover 125 and disposed higher than the outer surface of the second protective cover 125 around the second opening 1252 may be included. there is. According to one embodiment, the first opening 1152 and the second opening 1252 have a specified separation distance g through the contact between the first damper 210 and the second damper 220 in the folded state. can be spaced apart. According to an embodiment, the first damper 210 may be disposed between the first opening 1152 and the flexible display 130 in the first protective cover 115 , and the second damper 220 may include: In the second protective cover 125 , it may be disposed between the second opening 1252 and the flexible display 130 . According to one embodiment, the sound output from the first opening 1152 and the second opening 1252 is in the folded state of the electronic device 100 through the contact between the first damper 210 and the second damper 220 . Instead of the formed inner space 1301 , the guide may be guided in an external direction (eg, a direction ① in FIG. 5 ). According to an embodiment, the first damper 210 and/or the second damper 220 may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber, urethane, or silicone. In one embodiment, the spacer 200 may be formed of a polymer or metal material such as PC (polycarbonate). In one embodiment, the at least one spacer member 210 , 220 includes the first sound emission hole 1012 of the first housing 110 when the first protective cover 115 and the second protective cover 125 are excluded. ) and the second sound emission hole 1022 of the second housing 120 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may have a first sound emission hole 1012 and/or a second sound emission hole in at least a portion of the first protective cover 115 and/or the second protective cover 125 . A guide member (not shown) associated with 1022 may be disposed. For example, the electronic device 100 may provide the position of the first sound emission hole 1012 and/or the second sound emission hole 1022 to the user using a guide member (not shown), and the user An output position of a sound (eg, a sound generated from the first receiver 101 and a sound generated from the second receiver 102) may be checked by using a guide member (not shown). In addition, the guide member (not shown) may be formed of various materials (eg, an elastic material or a metal material), and may be formed individually or integrally with the at least one spacer member (210, 220).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be operated such that, in a folded state, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 at least partially face each other. For example, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the first protective cover 115 disposed in the first housing 110 may be disposed to face the second protective cover 125 disposed in the second housing 120 . can According to an embodiment, in the folded state, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a specified distance g through at least one spacer member 210 and 220 . In this case, the sound generated by the first receiver 101 and output through the first sound path SP1 and the sound generated by the second receiver 102 and output through the second sound path SP2 are at least Output may be output in an external direction of the electronic device (eg, a direction ① in FIG. 5 ) through a space spaced apart through one spacer member 210 and 220 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include at least one microphone (eg, the microphones 103 and 103' of FIG. 2B ). According to an embodiment, the at least one microphone (eg, the microphones 103 and 103 ′ in FIG. 2B ) includes a first microphone (eg, the first microphone 103 in FIG. 2B ) disposed in the second housing 110 . ) and a second microphone disposed on the first housing 110 (eg, the second microphone 103 ′ of FIG. 2B ). According to an embodiment, the first microphone (eg, the first microphone 103 of FIG. 2B ) may receive an external sound input through a hole formed in the second side frame 123 of the second housing 120 . According to an embodiment, the second microphone (eg, the second microphone 103 ′ of FIG. 2B ) may receive an external sound input through a hole formed in the first side frame 113 of the first housing 110 . . For example, in the unfolded state, when detecting the occurrence of a call, the electronic device 100 outputs the other party's voice through the first receiver 101 and a first microphone (eg, the first microphone 103 of FIG. 2B ). ) can be controlled to receive the user's voice as input. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100, in the unfolded state, outputs the other party's voice through the second receiver 102 and through a second microphone (eg, the second microphone 103 ′ of FIG. 2B ). It is also possible to control to receive the user's voice input. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100, in the folded state, outputs the voice of the other party through the first receiver 101 and/or the second receiver 102, and a first microphone (eg, the first microphone of FIG. 2B ). The first microphone 103) and/or the second microphone (eg, the second microphone 103 ′ of FIG. 2B ) may be controlled to receive the user's voice (eg, speakerphone mode).

In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 includes a breathable waterproof member (not shown) disposed between the acoustic resonance spaces 1011 and 1021 and the acoustic emission holes 1012 and 1022 , thereby providing an external foreign substance and/or moisture. It can be prevented from flowing into the electronic device 100 . According to an embodiment, the breathable waterproof member (not shown) may include a Gore-Tex material, a waterproof nonwoven fabric, or a membrane. According to an embodiment, the breathable waterproof member (not shown) may be formed in a mesh shape, and may be disposed in the electronic device 100 together with a metal structure (not shown). Also, in various embodiments, a breathable waterproof member (not shown) may be disposed between the sound emission holes 1012 and 1022 and the protective covers 115 and 125 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in the electronic device 100 , the first receiver 101 and/or the second receiver 102 are connected to peripheral devices (eg, substrates 161 and 162 , and support plates 1131 and 1231 ). At least one protective member (not shown) may be included in the facing area. According to one embodiment, at least one protective member (not shown) may protect the first receiver 101 and/or the second receiver 102 from an impact from a peripheral device, and the acoustic paths SP1, SP2) may help to transmit a sound (eg, a sound generated from the first receiver 101, a sound generated from the second receiver 102) to the outside through the sealing. According to one embodiment, the protective member (not shown) may be an adhesive member, and may be formed of poron, rubber, or silicone.

According to various embodiments, in order to prevent damage to the first receiver 101 and/or the second receiver 102 due to an external impact, the electronic device 100 includes the first receiver 101 and/or the second The receiver 102 and peripheral devices (eg, substrates 161 and 162 , and support plates 1131 and 1231 ) may include components each disposed to have a specified gap. It is a diagram schematically illustrating an operating state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Since at least one of the components of the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1A to 5 , the overlapping description will be omitted below. do.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 100 may maintain a state in which the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are unfolded at a specified angle θ through the hinge module 140 . According to one embodiment, the angle θ in the unfolded state of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be freely adjusted by the user P. In this case, the electronic device 100 may be mounted on a mounting surface (eg, a desk or the ground). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 mounted on the mounting surface includes a first sound path SP1 that outputs a sound of the first receiver 101 and a second sound that outputs a sound of the second receiver 102 . The path SP2 may be symmetrically disposed toward the user P and in substantially the same direction. According to various embodiments, the first sound path SP1 and the second sound path SP2 may be disposed in a direction toward the user P, and the first sound path SP1 and the second sound path SP2 A sound (eg, the first receiver 101 sound, the second receiver 102 sound) may be transmitted to the user P using the . For example, when listening to music, the electronic device 100 may implement stereo using the first sound path SP1 and the second sound path SP2 and may help improve sound performance.

7 is a graph comparing the acoustic performance of the two receivers 101 and 102 and a conventional external speaker according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the horizontal axis of the graph indicates the frequency band (Hz), and the vertical axis indicates the volume (dB). In an audible frequency band (20-20000 Hz), according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first receiver (eg, the first receiver ( 101)) and the output performance of the sound output through the second receiver (eg, the second receiver 102 of FIG. 5 ) (701 graph) is higher than the output performance of the sound output through the speaker for speakerphone (702 graph) can be seen to be excellent.

8A to 8C illustrate receivers (eg, in FIG. 4 ) according to state information of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; It is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the receivers 101 and 102 and the receivers 101 and 102 of FIG. 5 .

8A , 4 and 5 , a processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) of the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) ), in operation 811 , may detect whether a sound reproduction event has occurred. For example, the sound reproduction event may include a reproduction operation of a music file through music content.

If it is determined in operation 811 that the sound reproduction event has not occurred, the processor of the electronic device (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may, for example, perform operation 811 again.

In operation 812 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) detects whether the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) is in a folded state. can When the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) is in the folded state, in operation 813 , the sound output of the receivers 101 and 102 is set as the first type. can be controlled For example, the first type may include a mono function. For example, in the folded state, the first sound path SP1 and the second sound path SP2 may be disposed to face each other, and spaced apart through a spacer member (eg, the spacer members 210 and 220 of FIG. 5 ). Sound can be emitted through space.

In operation 814 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) determines that the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) is not in a folded state. In the case of detection, the sound output of the receivers 101 and 102 may be controlled as a second type. For example, the second type may include a stereo function. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may detect an intermediate state in which the electronic device 100 has the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 unfolded or unfolded at a specified angle. .

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) is located in an internal space of the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ). A folded state, an intermediate state, or an unfolded state may be detected through an disposed sensor module (eg, a hall sensor module, a proximity sensor module, or an ultrasonic sensor module).

In operation 815 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) outputs the sound of the two receivers 101 and 102 in a first type (eg, a mono function) or a second type (eg, a stereo function). It is possible to adjust the intensity of the sound output from the two receivers 101 and 102 before or during output. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may perform a compensation operation to substantially equalize the intensity of the sound output from the two receivers 101 and 102 . According to an embodiment, the compensation operation is performed in a memory (eg, memory 930 of FIG. 9 ) of the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ). This can be done through stored software. In an embodiment, the memory (eg, the memory 930 of FIG. 9 ) may include setting information (eg, an acoustic compensation table (not shown)) for a compensation operation, and a processor (eg, the processor ( 920)) may adjust the intensity of the sound output from the two receivers 101 and 102 based on the setting information. For example, when the application executed in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) is a sound source playback application, the first setting information may be used and the game application In this case, the intensity of the sound output from the two receivers 101 and 102 may be adjusted using the second setting information. According to an embodiment, the setting information includes the intensity of the sound output from the two receivers 101 and 102 (eg, dB), and the ratio of the sound intensity between the two receivers 101 and 102 (eg, 50:50 or 20:80) or at least one of the sound output time.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device 100 transitions from the folded state to the unfolded state after a call is generated, it may not be easy to intuitively distinguish the receiving receiver among the two receivers 101 and 102 . can Accordingly, according to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may be implemented to enable a call regardless of the user's gripping direction.

Referring to FIGS. 8B , 4 and 5 , the processor of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may perform an operation of detecting whether a call has occurred in operation 821 . For example, the operation of detecting the call generation may include an operation of detecting a call reception or detecting a call origination. If it is determined in operation 821 that a call has not been made, the electronic device 100 (eg, in FIG. 4 ) The electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) may perform operation 821 again.

In operation 822 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may identify the receiver for reception through at least one sensor module disposed in the internal space of the electronic device 100 . For example, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may use at least one sensor module (eg, a gyro sensor, a proximity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a grip sensor) to activate the electronic device 100 (eg, FIG. 9 ) in an unfolded state. The electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5) detect posture information, proximity information of an external object, or grip information of the electronic device, and the two receivers 101 and 102 based on the detected information Any one of the receivers can be set as a receiver for reception.

In operation 823, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) operates a receiving receiver for outputting the other party's voice, and operates a microphone disposed in a direction opposite to the receiving receiver to input the user's voice. can be controlled to receive. For example, when referring to FIGS. 1A and 2B , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) detects the occurrence of a call, and in the unfolded state, when the first housing 110 faces upward ( Example: When the first receiver 101 is close to the user's ear), the other party's voice is output through the first receiver 101, and the user's voice is input through the first microphone 103. . In some embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) detects the occurrence of a call, and in the unfolded state, when the second housing 120 faces upward (eg, the second receiver 102 ) is close to the user's ear), it is possible to control the second receiver 102 to output the other party's voice and to receive the user's voice through the second microphone 103'.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may repeatedly perform operation 822 after operation 823 . For example, in operation 824 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) performs an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) through at least one sensor module. ) state information (eg, posture information, proximity information of an external object, or grip information of an electronic device) may be detected. According to an embodiment, when the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) detects that the state information of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 and the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ) has changed, , 822 may be performed again to check the receiver for reception through the sensor module. In this case, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) performs two Among the receivers (eg, the receivers 101 and 102 of FIG. 4 and the receivers 101 and 102 of FIG. 5 ), the receiver for reception may be reset.

According to various embodiments, in operation 824 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) transmits state information of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 of FIG. 5 ). If it is not changed, in operation 825 , it may be detected whether the call is terminated. For example, when the call is terminated, the current flow may be terminated or operation 821 may be performed again. According to an embodiment, in operation 824 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may continuously maintain operations of the currently operating reception receiver and microphone in operation 823 when the call is not terminated. .

Referring to FIGS. 8C , 4 and 5 , the processor of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may perform an operation of detecting whether a call has occurred in operation 831 . For example, the operation of detecting call origination may include detecting a call reception or detecting a call origination.

If it is determined in operation 831 that a call has not occurred, the processor of the electronic device (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may, for example, perform operation 831 again.

In operation 832 , the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) may compare the intensity of the input sound input to the two microphones 103 and 103 ′ after the call is connected.

In operation 833, the processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) selects a microphone having a greater intensity of the input sound as the user's based on comparison information on the sound input to the two microphones 103 and 103'. The other party's voice may be output by setting the microphone to transmit a voice and using a receiver disposed in a direction opposite to a microphone having a greater intensity of input sound.

According to various embodiments, the arrangement structure and operation of the left and right symmetrical sound paths SP1 and SP2 and the two microphones 103 and 103' through the two receivers 101 and 102 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention The method may be applied to a bar type electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the operations (eg, 811 to 815, 821 to 825, or 831 to 833) described in the process or method shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C are sequential, parallel, iterative, or heuristic. can be executed as For example, they may be executed in a different order, some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may compare the intensity of the input sound input to the two microphones while checking the receiving receiver through the sensor module included in the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may include first state information (eg, posture information, proximity information of an external object, or grip information) acquired from the sensor module and second state information (eg, user utterance position) related to the intensity of an input sound. ), you can control the receiver and microphone operations.

9 is a block diagram of an electronic device 901 in a network environment 900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 901 of FIG. 9 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1A to 6 , or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 9 , in a network environment 900 , the electronic device 901 communicates with the electronic device 902 through a first network 998 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 999 . It may communicate with the electronic device 904 or the server 908 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 901 may communicate with the electronic device 904 through the server 908 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 901 includes a processor 920 , a memory 930 , an input device 950 , a sound output device 955 , a display device 960 , an audio module 970 , and a sensor module ( 976 , interface 977 , haptic module 979 , camera module 980 , power management module 988 , battery 989 , communication module 990 , subscriber identification module 996 , or antenna module 997 . ) may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 960 or the camera module 980 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 901 . In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 976 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 960 (eg, a display).

The processor 920, for example, executes software (eg, a program 940) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 901 connected to the processor 920 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 920 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 976 or the communication module 990 ) to the volatile memory 932 . may load into the volatile memory 932 , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 932 , and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 934 . According to an embodiment, the processor 920 includes a main processor 921 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a co-processor 923 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or in conjunction with the main processor 921 . , a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 923 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 921 or to be specialized for a designated function. The coprocessor 923 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 921 .

The coprocessor 923 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 921 while the main processor 921 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 921 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 921, at least one of the components of the electronic device 901 (eg, the display device 960, the sensor module 976, or the communication module 990) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the coprocessor 923 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 980 or communication module 990). there is.

The memory 930 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 920 or the sensor module 976 ) of the electronic device 901 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 940 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 930 may include a volatile memory 932 or a non-volatile memory 934 .

The program 940 may be stored as software in the memory 930 , and may include, for example, an operating system 942 , middleware 944 , or an application 946 .

The input device 950 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 920 ) of the electronic device 901 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 901 . The input device 950 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 955 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 901 . The sound output device 955 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.

The display device 960 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 901 . The display device 960 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display device 960 may include a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch. there is.

The audio module 970 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 970 acquires a sound through the input device 950 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 955 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 901 . The sound may be output through the electronic device 902 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 976 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 901 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 976 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 977 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 901 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 902 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 977 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 978 may include a connector through which the electronic device 901 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 902 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 978 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 979 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 979 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 980 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 980 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 988 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 901 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 989 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 901 . According to one embodiment, battery 989 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 990 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 901 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 902 , the electronic device 904 , or the server 908 ). It can support establishment and communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 990 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 920 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 990 is a wireless communication module 992 (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 994 (eg, : It may include 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 998 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 999 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or It may communicate with an external electronic device via a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 992 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 996 within a communication network, such as the first network 998 or the second network 999 . The electronic device 901 may be identified and authenticated.

The antenna module 997 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 997 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 998 or the second network 999 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 990 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 990 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 997 .

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 a signal ( eg commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 901 and the external electronic device 904 through the server 908 connected to the second network 999 . Each of the electronic devices 902 and 904 may be the same or a different type of device from the electronic device 901 . According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations performed by the electronic device 901 may be executed by one or more of the external electronic devices 902 , 904 , or 908 . For example, when the electronic device 901 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 901 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 901 . The electronic device 901 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1A ) includes a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ) and a foldable housing functionally connected to the hinge module. , in the unfolded state, a first surface (eg, the first surface 111 of FIG. 1A ) facing the first direction (eg, the z-axis direction of FIG. 1A ), and a second direction (eg, the first surface 111 ) opposite to the first surface : A first surrounding the first space (eg, the first space 1101 of FIG. 5 ) between the second surfaces (eg, the second surface 112 of FIG. 1A ) facing the -z-axis direction of FIG. 1A ) A side frame (eg, the first side frame 113 of FIG. 1A ), a first receiver disposed in the first space (eg, the first receiver 101 of FIG. 1A ) and the sound output from the first receiver A first housing (eg, the first housing 110 of FIG. 1A ) including a first acoustic emission hole (eg, the first acoustic emission hole 1012 of FIG. 5 ) formed to transmit to the outside and in an unfolded state, the A second space between the third surface facing the first direction (eg, the third surface 121 of FIG. 1C ) and the fourth surface facing the second direction (eg, the fourth surface 122 of FIG. 1C ) A second side frame (eg, the second side frame 120 of FIG. 1A ) surrounding (eg, the second space 1201 of FIG. 5 ), a second receiver disposed in the second space (eg, FIG. 1A ) of the second receiver 102) and a second housing including a second sound emitting hole (eg, the second sound emitting hole 1022 of FIG. Example: A foldable housing including the second housing 120 of FIG. 1A ) and operable to face the first surface and the third surface in a folded state, and at least a portion of the third surface from the first surface and a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 130 of FIG. 1A ) disposed to there is.

According to various embodiments, a first opening including a first opening (eg, the first opening 1152 of FIG. 5 ) disposed along an edge of the first housing and formed at a position corresponding to the first sound emission hole One protective cover (eg, the first protective cover 115 of FIG. 5 ) may be included.

According to various embodiments, the second opening is disposed along the edge of the second housing and includes a second opening (eg, the second opening 1252 of FIG. 5 ) formed at a position corresponding to the second sound emission hole. 2 may include a protective cover (eg, the second protective cover 125 of FIG. 5 ).

According to various embodiments, in the folded state, the first housing and the second housing are spaced apart from each other through at least one spacer member disposed around the first sound emission hole and/or the second sound emission hole. can have a distance.

According to various embodiments, the at least one spacer member may include a first damper (eg, the first damper 210 in FIG. 5 ) disposed in the first housing and a second damper (eg, the first damper 210 in FIG. 5 ) disposed in the second housing. : the second damper 220 of FIG. 5 ), and in the folded state, the first damper may be in contact with the second damper.

According to various embodiments, in the folded state, the first opening and the second opening are separated by a specified separation distance (eg, the separation distance (g) in FIG. 5 ) through contact between the first damper and the second damper. can be spaced apart to have

According to various embodiments, in the folded state, the sound output from the first receiver and the second receiver may be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device using a space formed through the specified separation distance.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device detects the unfolded state and/or the folded state through at least one sensor module and the at least one sensor module, and according to a detection result, the first receiver and/or the It may further include a processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) for controlling the sound output mode output through the second receiver.

According to various embodiments, the processor may control to set the sound output mode to a first type in the folded state and to set the sound output mode to a second type in the unfolded state.

According to various embodiments, the first type may include a mono function, and the second type may include a stereo function.

According to various embodiments, it may include a first microphone disposed in the second space and connected to the outside, and a second microphone disposed in the first space and connected to the outside.

According to various embodiments, the processor detects state information of the electronic device through at least one sensor module functionally connected to the processor when a call is connected, and based on the state information, the first receiver and the second receiver One microphone may be operated, or the second receiver and the second microphone may be controlled to operate.

According to various embodiments, the state information of the electronic device may include posture information of the electronic device detected through the at least one sensor, proximity information of an external object, grip information of the electronic device, or input with the first microphone and second microphone. It may include at least one of comparison information about the sound intensity or the sound input timing.

According to various embodiments, the processor compares the intensity of the sound output to the first receiver and the second receiver, and according to the comparison result, substantially reduces the sound output from the first receiver and the second receiver It can be controlled to compensate with the same intensity.

According to various embodiments, the first sound emission hole is formed to transmit the sound to the outside through the first surface and at least a portion of the first side frame connected to the first surface, and the second sound emission hole may be formed to transmit the sound to the outside through the third surface and at least a portion of the second side frame connected to the third surface.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 ) includes a first sound output device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 ) included in the first housing (eg, the first housing 110 of FIG. 4 ). 4 of the first receiver 101) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 120 of FIG. 4) included in the second sound output device (eg, the second receiver 102 of FIG. 4) including A foldable housing, a sensor for receiving state information related to the state of the electronic device (eg, the sensor module 104 of FIG. 1A ), and a processor functionally connected to the sensor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ) wherein the processor determines whether a specified event occurs in the electronic device, and when the specified event occurs, determines the folded state of the electronic device based on the state information, and the electronic device is in a folded state , the first sound output device and the second sound output device are set as a first type, and when the electronic device is not in a folded state, the first sound output device and the second sound output device are set to a second type A type may be set, and the first sound output device and the second sound output device may be controlled based on the set type among the first type and the second type.

According to various embodiments, the processor checks setting information included in a memory functionally connected to the processor, and compensates for the sound intensity of the first sound output device and the second sound output device based on the setting information can be set to

According to various embodiments, the first type may include a mono function, and the second type may include a stereo function.

According to various embodiments, the designated event may include at least one of a sound reproduction event and a call generation event.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 4 ) is functionally connected to a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 140 of FIG. 3 ), the hinge module, and has a first interior A first sound emission hole (eg, a first sound emitting hole that transmits sound output from a first receiver (eg, the first receiver 101 of FIG. 4 ) disposed in a space (eg, the first space 1101 of FIG. 4 ) to the outside) A first housing (eg, the first housing 110 of FIG. 4 ) including the first sound emitting hole 1012 of FIG. 4 ) and the first housing are foldably connected to the first housing through the hinge module, 2 A second sound emission hole (eg, the second space 1201 of FIG. 4 ) that transmits the sound output from the second receiver (eg, the second receiver 102 of FIG. 4 ) disposed in the inner space (eg, the second space 1201 of FIG. 4 ) to the outside ( Example: a second anti-housing (eg, the second housing 120 of FIG. 4 ) including the second sound emission hole 1022 of FIG. 4 , and at least a part of the first housing through the hinge module A flexible display (eg, the flexible display 130 of FIG. 4 ) disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the second housing, and a first microphone disposed in the second inner space and receiving the sound received from the outside ( For example: the first microphone 103 of FIG. 2A ), a second microphone disposed in the first internal space and receiving the sound received from the outside (eg, the second microphone 103 ′ of FIG. 2A ); , at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 104 of FIG. 1A ) disposed in the first internal space and/or the internal space and detecting state information of the electronic device, and the at least one sensor functionally and a connected processor (eg, the processor 920 of FIG. 9 ), wherein in the folded state, the first sound emission hole and the second sound emission hole are disposed at positions substantially facing each other, the processor comprising: Detect whether the electronic device is in a call connection state, and when the electronic device is in a call connection state, the first receiver and the first microphone based on the state information of the electronic device detected through the at least one sensor module Dong or control to operate the second receiver and the second microphone.

According to various embodiments, the state information of the electronic device may include posture information of the electronic device, proximity information of an external object, grip information of the electronic device, sound intensity or sound input timing input to the first microphone and the second microphone. may include at least one of comparison information for .

In addition, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are merely provided for specific examples to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present invention and to help the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and to extend the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. It is not meant to be limiting. Therefore, in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, all changes or modifications derived from the technical ideas of various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention. .

100: electronic device 110: first housing
113: first side frame 115: first protective cover
120: second housing 123: second side frame
125: second protective cover 210, 220: spacer member
SP1: first acoustic path SP2: second acoustic path

Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
hinge module;
A foldable housing functionally connected to the hinge module,
In the unfolded state, a first side frame surrounding a first space between a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first surface, a first side frame disposed in the first space a first housing including a receiver and a first sound emitting hole formed to transmit the sound output from the first receiver to the outside; and
In the unfolded state, a second side frame surrounding the second space between the third surface facing the first direction and the fourth surface facing the second direction, a second receiver disposed in the second space, and the second side frame 2 A second housing including a second sound emitting hole formed to transmit the sound output from the receiver to the outside,
a foldable housing operable to face the first surface and the third surface in a folded state; and
and a flexible display disposed from the first surface to at least a part of the third surface,
In the folded state, the first sound emission hole and the second sound emission hole are disposed at positions substantially facing each other.
According to claim 1,
and a first protective cover disposed along an edge of the first housing and including a first opening formed at a position corresponding to the first sound emission hole.
According to claim 1,
and a second protective cover disposed along an edge of the second housing and including a second opening formed at a position corresponding to the second sound emission hole.
According to claim 1,
In the folded state, the first housing and the second housing have a specified separation distance through at least one spacer member disposed around the first sound emission hole and/or the second sound emission hole.
5. The method of claim 4,
The at least one spacer member,
a first damper disposed on the first housing; and
a second damper disposed on the second housing;
In the folded state, the first damper is in contact with the second damper.
6. The method of claim 5,
In the folded state, the sound output from the first receiver and the second receiver is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device using a space formed through the specified separation distance.
According to claim 1,
at least one sensor module; and
A processor for detecting the unfolded state and/or the folded state through the at least one sensor module, and controlling a sound output mode output through the first receiver and/or the second receiver according to the detection result electronic device.
The method of claim 7, wherein the processor comprises:
In the folded state, the sound output mode is set to the first type,
In the unfolded state, the electronic device controls to set the sound output mode to the second type.
9. The method of claim 8,
The first type includes a mono function, and the second type includes a stereo function.
According to claim 1,
An electronic device comprising: a first microphone disposed in the second space and connected to the outside; and a second microphone disposed in the first space and connected to the outside.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the processor,
When a call is connected, the state information of the electronic device is detected through at least one sensor module functionally connected to the processor,
An electronic device for controlling to operate the first receiver and the first microphone or to operate the second receiver and the second microphone based on the status information.
12. The method of claim 11,
The state information of the electronic device includes posture information of the electronic device detected through the at least one sensor, proximity information of an external object, grip information of the electronic device, and sound intensity or sound input to the first microphone and the second microphone. An electronic device including at least one of comparison information on input timing.
The method of claim 7, wherein the processor comprises:
Comparing the intensity of the sound output to the first receiver and the second receiver,
An electronic device for controlling to compensate the sound output from the first receiver and the second receiver with substantially the same intensity according to a comparison result.
According to claim 1,
The first sound emission hole is formed to transmit the sound to the outside through the first surface and at least a portion of the first side frame connected to the first surface,
The second sound emission hole is formed to transmit the sound to the outside through the third surface and at least a portion of the second side frame connected to the third surface.
In an electronic device,
a foldable housing including a first sound output device included in the first housing and a second sound output device included in the second housing;
a sensor for receiving state information related to a state of the electronic device; and
A processor operatively connected to the sensor, wherein the processor comprises:
check whether a specified event occurs in the electronic device;
when the specified event occurs, check a folded state of the electronic device based on the state information;
setting the first sound output device and the second sound output device to a first type when the electronic device is in a folded state;
setting the first sound output device and the second sound output device to a second type when the electronic device is not in a folded state; and
An electronic device for controlling the first sound output device and the second sound output device based on a set type among the first type and the second type.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the processor,
An electronic device for checking setting information included in a memory functionally connected to the processor, and compensating for sound intensity of the first sound output device and the second sound output device based on the setting information.
16. The method of claim 15,
The first type includes a mono function, and the second type includes a stereo function.
16. The method of claim 15,
The designated event includes at least one of a sound reproduction event and a call generation event.
In an electronic device,
hinge module;
a first housing functionally connected to the hinge module and including a first sound emitting hole for transmitting sound output from a first receiver disposed in a first internal space to the outside;
a second enclosure connected to the first housing through the hinge module to be foldable and including a second sound emitting hole for transmitting a sound output from a second receiver disposed in a second inner space to the outside;
a flexible display disposed to receive support of at least a portion of the second housing from at least a portion of the first housing through the hinge module;
a first microphone disposed in the second internal space and receiving the sound received from the outside;
a second microphone disposed in the first internal space and receiving the sound received from the outside;
at least one sensor module disposed in the first internal space and/or the second internal space and configured to detect state information of the electronic device; and
A processor functionally connected to the at least one sensor module,
In the folded state, the first sound emitting hole and the second sound emitting hole are disposed at positions substantially facing each other,
The processor is
detecting whether the electronic device is in a call connection state; and
When the electronic device is in a call connection state, based on the state information of the electronic device detected through the at least one sensor module, the first receiver and the first microphone are operated, or the second receiver and the An electronic device that controls to operate the second microphone.
20. The method of claim 19,
The state information of the electronic device may include at least one of posture information of the electronic device, proximity information of an external object, grip information of the electronic device, and comparison information on sound intensity or sound input timing input to the first and second microphones. An electronic device comprising one.

Images