KR20220061811A - Electronic device including camera module and method for operating the electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing to be movable with respect to the first housing, a flexible display disposed in the first housing and the second housing to change the size of a region exposed through a front surface of the electronic device, as the second housing moves, and a camera module set with an optical magnification, wherein the camera module includes a first camera holder coupled to the first housing and including a first lens disposed along a first optical axis, and a second camera holder coupled to the second housing and at least including a second lens disposed along the first optical axis. The second camera holder is movable with respect to the camera holder on the first optical axis, as the second housing moves. The processor is electrically connected to the flexible display and the camera module. The processor may identify the size of the exposed region of the flexible display, and identifies the arrangement state of lenses satisfying the detected size of the exposed region and the optical magnification. The first lens and the second lens are movable such that the first lens and the second lens become the identified arrangement state. Besides, various embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device including a camera module and method of operating the same

Various embodiments of the present document relate to a technology in which, in an electronic device including a camera module, the structure of the camera module can be changed according to a change in the structure of the electronic device.

As the demand for portable electronic devices increases, various types of electronic devices that can satisfy the needs of users have been developed. For example, it is not limited to the existing general bar-type electronic device, but various electronic devices such as a bendable electronic device and a foldable or slidable electronic device by including a plurality of housings is being developed

Various types of electronic devices include camera modules, and development is in progress in various aspects so that users can obtain desired images. For example, camera modules having a plurality of angles of view are disposed in the electronic device, so that users may acquire images of various angles of view.

Since the structure of the camera module does not change even if the structure of the electronic device is changed, it may be difficult to change the focal length or optical magnification. For example, since the lens of the camera module is placed in a space inside the module, it is difficult to move, so even if the size of the electronic device increases, it is still difficult to change the focal length or optical magnification when the size of the camera module does not change. there may be

For example, in the case of a slideable electronic device, the size of the electronic device increases as the housing of the electronic device moves, and even if the display area shown to the outside is expanded, the space generated by the expansion is structurally used by the camera module Failure to do so may result in inefficient use of space.

According to embodiments of the present document, the camera module may be coupled to respective housings of the electronic device, and as the structure of the electronic device changes, the structure of the camera module may also change.

In the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing so as to be movable with respect to the first housing, the first housing, and the second housing. A flexible display that is disposed on the housing, the structure of which can be changed according to the movement of the second housing, a camera module that can set an optical magnification, the camera module is a first housing coupled to the first housing and arranged along a first optical axis a first camera holder including a first lens module and a second camera holder coupled to the second housing and including at least a second lens module disposed along the first optical axis, wherein the second camera holder includes the second camera holder 2 a processor movable on the first optical axis with respect to the first camera holder according to the movement of the housing, the processor electrically connected to the flexible display and the camera module, wherein the processor identifies movement of the second housing, , the identified second housing and an arrangement state of lens modules satisfying the optical magnification may be identified, and the first lens module and the second lens module may be moved to the identified arrangement state.

In the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing so as to be movable with respect to the first housing, the first housing, and the second housing. A flexible display disposed on a housing and capable of changing the size of an exposed area on the front side of the electronic device according to movement of the second housing, a camera module to which an optical magnification is set, and the camera module are coupled to the first housing and coupled to the first housing A first camera holder including a first lens module disposed along an optical axis, and a second camera holder coupled to the second housing and comprising at least a second lens module disposed along the first optical axis, the second camera holder comprising: The second camera holder is movable on the first optical axis with respect to the first camera holder according to the movement of the second housing, and includes a processor electrically connected to the flexible display and the camera module, the processor comprising: Identify the size of the exposure area of the flexible display, identify a first position corresponding to the current position of the second lens module and the third lens module, the second lens module and the third lens module are the camera A second position that satisfies the set magnification of the module may be identified, and the second lens module and the third lens module may be moved to the second position.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a camera module included in an electronic device can utilize an existing unutilized space by changing the structure of the camera module as the structure of the electronic device changes, and the electronic device has an adaptive structure can have

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, as the length of the electronic device increases, the length of the camera module may also increase, and accordingly, the movement range of the lenses disposed in the camera module may be wider.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, by identifying the length of the camera module according to the display extension, the electronic device may adjust the positions of lenses corresponding to the changed length of the camera module to match the optical magnification and focus.

Effects that can be obtained based on various embodiments are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned are clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. it could be

1 is a diagram illustrating a front surface and a rear surface of an electronic device, according to an exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a change in the size of an exposed area through which the display is externally viewed as the display of the electronic device expands, according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a structure of an electronic device including a camera module, according to an exemplary embodiment.
4 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a structure of a camera module as a display of an electronic device is expanded, according to an embodiment.
5 is a diagram specifically illustrating a front and rear structure of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
6 is a diagram illustrating a side structure of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
7 is a diagram illustrating a form in which a camera module is disposed in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a flow in which an electronic device identifies a change in an externally visible area of a display and changes an arrangement state of lenses corresponding to a changed structure of a camera module, according to an exemplary embodiment.
9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a concept in which an electronic device changes an arrangement state of lenses, according to an embodiment.
10 is a diagram illustrating a flow in which an electronic device identifies an optical magnification and a changed camera holder length and compares them with pre-stored data, according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 is a view for explaining a principle of moving a lens included in a camera module.
12 is a diagram illustrating a state of changing a length of a camera holder and moving a lens included therein according to an extension of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
13 is a diagram illustrating the principle of a piezoelectric actuator, which is one of methods for moving a holder included in a camera module, according to an embodiment.
14 is a diagram illustrating a structural change of a camera module according to an embodiment.
15 is a diagram specifically illustrating a structure related to a lens module and a carrier of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
16 is a view showing a cross-section taken along line AA′ of a structure related to a lens module and a carrier of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
17 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a carrier and a lens module move according to a structural change of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
18 is a diagram schematically illustrating a concept of moving a lens module and a lens included in a camera module, according to an embodiment.
19 is a diagram illustrating a state in which lens modules are moved according to optical magnification when the camera module is in a basic state, according to an embodiment.
20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a carrier and lens modules inside a camera module are moved according to an optical magnification when the camera module is in an extended state, according to an embodiment.
21 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a carrier and/or lens modules are moved according to an optical magnification in response to a structural change of a camera module, according to an embodiment.
22 is a diagram illustrating a flow of adjusting an arrangement state of lens modules according to whether an electronic device is in focus, according to an embodiment.
23 is a diagram illustrating a state in which an electronic device adjusts an arrangement state of lenses, according to an embodiment.
24 is a diagram schematically illustrating a structure of a camera module included in an electronic device, according to another exemplary embodiment.
25 is a diagram illustrating a state in which carriers including a lens module move according to a structural change of a camera module, according to another embodiment.
26 is a diagram illustrating a zoom-in/zoom-out operation related to a size change of an exposure area of a display of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
27 is a diagram illustrating a user interface for inducing zoom in/out related to a change in a size of an exposed area of a display of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
28 is a diagram illustrating a user interface in which a size of an exposure area of a display of an electronic device and an optical magnification are linked, according to an exemplary embodiment.
29 is a diagram illustrating another example in which a camera module is disposed in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
30 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment.
31 is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to an embodiment.

1 is a diagram illustrating a front surface and a rear surface of an electronic device, according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 1-1 may show the front surface of the electronic device 100 .

In an embodiment, in the electronic device 100 according to FIG. 1-1, the area exposed to the outside of the display 110 may not be expanded.

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 110 may be exposed on the front of the electronic device 100 . For example, the display 110 may be a flexible display and may be bent or folded.

In an embodiment, the front camera 120 may be disposed on the front side of the electronic device 100 . The front camera 120 may acquire an image in the front direction of the electronic device 100 . The front camera 120 may be disposed between the display 110 of the electronic device 100 and the rear surface of the electronic device 100 .

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 110 exposed to the front of the electronic device 100 may be disposed on the first housing 141 . In an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 110 may be disposed on the second housing 142 .

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 1-2 may show the rear surface of the electronic device.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first housing 141 and a second housing 142 . The first housing 141 may be a fixed housing, and the second housing 142 may be connected or coupled to the first housing 141 to be movable with respect to the first housing 141 .

In an embodiment, the display 110 may be disposed on the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 , and may be displayed outside of the electronic device 100 according to the movement of the second housing 142 . The exposure area may be enlarged or reduced.

In an embodiment, the second housing 142 may include a camera area 130 in which camera modules are disposed. For example, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , the third camera module 133 , or the fourth camera module 134 may be disposed in the camera area 130 . For example, the first camera module 131 may include an ultra-wide camera, the second camera module 132 may include a wide-angle camera, and the third camera module 133 may include a telephoto camera. In addition, the fourth camera module 134 may include an infrared light emitting unit and a time of flight (TOF) sensor as a depth camera. The types of camera modules and cameras included in the above-described camera area 130 are examples, and may not be limited thereto.

In an embodiment, images in the rear direction may be acquired through camera modules disposed in the camera area 130 on the rear side of the electronic device 100 .

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a change in the size of an exposed area through which the display is externally viewed as the display of the electronic device expands, according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment, the exposed area may mean an area (or a visually exposed area) in which the display 110 is viewed to the outside of the electronic device 100 . For example, the display 110 may be included in the electronic device 100 , and at least a portion of the display 110 may be viewed from the outside of the electronic device 100 as an exposed area.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 2-1 shows a state in which the display 110 of the electronic device 100 is expanded.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 2-1 shows a front view of the electronic device 100 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a fixed first housing 141 and a second housing 142 movable with respect to the first housing 141 . As the second housing 142 moves with respect to the first housing 141 , the area (or exposed area) in which the display 110 is externally visible may be changed (enlarged or reduced).

According to an embodiment, FIG. 2-2 shows a rear side of the electronic device 100 .

In an embodiment, the camera area 130 may be included in the second housing 142 . For example, at least one camera module may be included in the camera area 130 .

In an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of camera modules (eg, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , the third camera module 133 , or the fourth camera module 134 ) is It may be coupled to both the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 . For example, the third camera module 133 may be coupled to the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 , and according to the movement of the second housing 142 , at least the third camera module 133 . Some can move together.

In an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of camera modules (eg, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , the third camera module 133 , or the fourth camera module 134 ) is It may be coupled to the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 . For example, the third camera module 133 is coupled to at least one of the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 , and based on the movement of the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 , , at least a portion of the third camera module 133 may be moved using a power device such as a motor. As another example, the third camera module 133 is coupled to at least one of the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 , and the third camera module 133 moves based on the movement of the display 110 . It is connected to a configuration such as a multi-bar, so that at least a portion of the third camera module 133 may move according to the movement of the second housing 142 .

3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a structure of an electronic device including a camera module, according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a display 310 , a processor 320 , a camera module 330 , and/or a memory 340 .

In an embodiment, the display 310 may correspond to the display 110 of FIG. 1 , and the camera module 330 includes the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , and the third camera of FIG. 1 . It may correspond to at least one of the module 133 and the fourth camera module 134 .

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 310 may be disposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 . For example, at least a portion of the display 310 may be visually exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 , and the exposed area (or exposed area) may vary according to the expansion of the display 310 according to the movement of the housing. can The display 310 may move together with the movement of the housing (eg, the second housing 142 ).

In an embodiment, the processor 320 may be electrically connected to the display 310 , the camera module 330 , or the memory 340 , and the display 310 , the camera module 330 , or the memory 340 . operations can be controlled.

In an embodiment, the camera module 330 includes a plurality of camera modules (eg, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , the third camera module 133 , or the TOF camera module 134 ). ) may be included. For example, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , or the third camera module 133 includes a camera (eg, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a wide-angle camera, or a telephoto camera) each having a different angle of view. may include The TOF camera module 134 may detect a distance between external objects of the electronic device 100 .

In one embodiment, the above description of the camera modules (eg, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , the third camera module 133 , or the TOF camera module 134 ) is an example and may not be limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the memory 340 may store data corresponding to the optical magnification and/or the size of the exposure area of the display 310 . For example, data regarding the arrangement state of lenses corresponding to the size of the exposure area of the display 310 and/or the set optical magnification (eg, arrangement state data) may be stored.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include a device extension sensing module 350 . For example, the device extension sensing module 350 may be configured to display an exposed area of the display 310 according to the movement of the housing (eg, the second housing 142 ) and/or the movement of the housing (eg, the second housing 142 ). change can be detected.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may detect a change in the exposed area of the display 310 using the device extension sensing module 350 under the control of the processor 320 . For example, the electronic device 100 may sense the expansion or contraction of the exposed area of the display 310 through the device expansion sensing module 350 under the control of the processor 320 , and accordingly the display 310 . Data on the exposed area of the display 310 toward the front of the electronic device 100 may be acquired.

In an embodiment, the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may sense the movement of the housing (eg, the second housing 142 ) using the device extension sensing module 350 . For example, the device extension sensing module 350 may operate in a magnetic force measurement method, an electrostatic method, an optical measurement method, a physical measurement method, or a variable resistance method.

In an embodiment, the processor 320 may measure the moving distance of the display 310 by using a Hall sensor and a magnet to measure the magnetic force strength and direction according to the position and displacement of the magnetized metal. In an embodiment, the processor 320 may measure the moving distance of the display 310 by using one or more touch screen panels (TSPs) and a metal structure to sense a change in capacitance using an electrostatic method. In an embodiment, the processor 320 measures the movement distance of the display 310 in an optical measurement method that measures the amount of infrared reflected light or time difference according to movement displacement by using an infrared (IR) light emitting unit and an IR sensor or a TOF sensor. can also be measured. In an embodiment, the processor 320 may measure the moving distance of the display 310 by using a counter switch to measure the triggering number of the switch. In an embodiment, the processor 320 may measure the movement distance of the display 310 using a variable resistance method of measuring a change value of the variable resistance according to the movement displacement as ADC data.

4 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a structure of a camera module as a display of an electronic device is expanded, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 4-1 illustrates a structure in which the display of the electronic device 100 (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 and the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) is not expanded.

In an embodiment, in a state in which the second housing 142 does not move with respect to the first housing 141 of the electronic device 100 , at least one camera module ( For example, the size or length of the third camera module 133) may not be increased.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 4-2 shows a structure in which the display (eg, the display 110 and the display 310) of the electronic device 100 is expanded.

In an embodiment, the order/position of the camera modules shown in FIGS. 4-1 to 4-2 is an example, and may not be limited thereto.

In an embodiment, in a state in which the second housing 142 is moved with respect to the first housing 141 of the electronic device 100 , at least one camera module (eg, : The size or length of the third camera module 133) may also be increased.

In an embodiment, as the second housing 142 moves with respect to the first housing 141 , the exposed area of the display (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 and the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) may be expanded. there is. As the exposure area of the display (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 and the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) is expanded, the electronic device of the display (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 , the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) (100) The visible area (or exposed area) to the front may be increased.

In an embodiment, as the second housing 142 moves with respect to the first housing 141 , an area in which a display (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 and the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) is visible to the outside is reduced. can be reduced As the display area (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 , the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) is reduced, the display (eg, the display 110 of FIG. 1 , the display 310 of FIG. 3 ) is reduced An area visible to the front of the electronic device 100 may be reduced.

In an embodiment, one end of at least one camera module (eg, the third camera module 133 ) among the camera modules included in the camera area 130 may be coupled to the first housing 141 , and the other end may be coupled to the first housing 141 . may be coupled to the second housing 142 .

5 shows an embodiment of the front and rear structures of the camera module, and FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the side structure of the camera module.

5 to 6 show camera modules (eg, the first camera module 131 , the second camera module 132 , the third camera module 133 , or the fourth camera module 134 ). )) of at least one camera module (eg, the third camera module 133).

In an embodiment, the third camera module 133 may be a camera module including a telephoto camera, and below, the camera structure may be described using the third camera module 133 as an example. However, the description of the camera structure may not be applied only to the third camera module 133 , but may also be applied to the first camera module 131 or the second camera module 132 .

According to an embodiment, in FIG. 5-1 , the size or length of the third display (eg, the display 110 , the display 310 ) is increased as the area (or exposed area) in which the display is externally viewed is expanded. The camera module 133 is shown as viewed from the front.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 5-2 shows a rear view of the camera module 133 having an increased size or length as the display (eg, the display 110 or the display 310) is expanded.

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 6-1 to 6-2 show the camera module 133 having an increased size or length from the side as the display (eg, the display 110 and the display 310) is expanded. shows what you see.

In one embodiment, the third camera module 133 includes the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder 520 connected to the first camera holder 510 so as to be movable with respect to the first camera holder 510 . may include For example, at least a portion of the first camera holder 510 and at least a portion of the second camera holder 520 may be connected (or coupled), and the second camera holder 520 may be connected to the first camera holder 510 . It may be connected to the first camera holder 510 so as to be movable by a predetermined distance with respect to the .

In an embodiment, the first camera holder 510 may be coupled to the first bracket 511 . For example, at least a portion of the first camera holder 510 may be coupled to at least a portion of the first bracket 511 , and the first bracket 511 surrounds at least a portion of the first camera holder 510 . It may be combined with the first camera holder 510 in a form.

In an embodiment, the first bracket 511 may be coupled to the first housing 141 through the first coupling hole 512 . For example, the first bracket 511 may be screw-fastened to the first housing 141 through the first coupling hole 512 .

In an embodiment, the second camera holder 520 may be coupled to the second bracket 521 . For example, at least a portion of the second camera holder 520 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second bracket 521 , and the second bracket 521 surrounds at least a portion of the second camera holder 520 . It may be combined with the second camera holder 520 in the form of.

In an embodiment, the second bracket 521 may be coupled to the second housing 142 through the second coupling hole 523 . For example, the second bracket 521 may be screwed to the second housing 142 through the second coupling hole 523 .

In an embodiment, the second bracket 521 may be provided with a buffering substrate 522 that can serve as a buffer when in contact with the first bracket 511 . For example, in order to prevent damage due to friction or contact between the first bracket 511 and the second bracket 521 when the third camera module 133 is expanded or reduced, the cushioning substrate 522 may be disposed. there is.

In an embodiment, at least one lens and a barrel (not shown) may be disposed inside the first camera holder 510 and/or the second camera holder 520 .

In an embodiment, lenses included in the first camera holder 510 and/or the second camera holder 520 may be designed to be movable within the camera holders.

In an embodiment, the first camera holder 510 and/or the second camera holder 520 is attached to the first bracket 511 and the second bracket 521 through an adhesive member (eg, a bond) to the adhesive region 540 . ) can be combined with

7 is a diagram illustrating a form in which a camera module is disposed in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 7-1 illustrates a state in which the third camera module 133 in an unextended state is coupled to the electronic device 100 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first housing 141 and a second housing 142 , and the second housing 142 may be movable with respect to the first housing 141 .

In an embodiment, the second housing 142 may include a first camera module 131, a second camera module 132, or a third camera module 133 including cameras having different angles of view. , it may include a TOF camera module 134 that detects the distance of the subject.

In an embodiment, the third camera module 133 may be coupled to the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 . For example, the first bracket 511 may be adhered or fixed to the first camera holder 510 of the third camera module 133 , and the first bracket 511 may be attached to the first housing 141 . It may be screwed through the coupling hole 512 . As another example, the third camera module 133 may be coupled to a configuration such as a support structure included in the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 . The second bracket 521 may be attached to or fixed to the second camera holder 520 of the third camera module 133 , and the second bracket 521 may have a second coupling hole 523 in the second housing 142 . ) can be screwed through. The third camera module 133 is formed by coupling a bracket (eg, the first bracket 511 or the second bracket 521) and a housing (eg, the first housing 141, the second housing 142). , may be coupled or fixed to the first housing 141 and the second housing 142 .

In one embodiment, it has been described that the third camera module 133 is coupled to the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 using a screw, but is not limited thereto. For example, the third camera module 133 may be coupled to the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 through an adhesive member such as a double-sided tape or an adhesive. For another example, the third camera module 133 may be coupled to the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 in a fitting manner through a structural design. Also, the third camera module 133 may be coupled to the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 through a connection member. In this case, the first coupling hole 512 or the second coupling hole 523 may be omitted.

In an embodiment, since the second housing 142 of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 7-1 is not moved with respect to the first housing 141, the third camera module 133 is not expanded. , the size or length of the third camera module 133 may not be increased.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 7-2 shows a state in which the third camera module 133 in an extended state is coupled to the electronic device 100 as viewed from the rear.

In an embodiment, since the second housing 142 of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 7-2 is in a moved state with respect to the first housing 141, the third camera module 133 is in an expanded state, 3 The size or length of the camera module 133 may also be increased. For example, the length formed by the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder 520 may be increased.

In an embodiment, the first bracket 511 fixed to the third camera module 133 may be coupled to at least a portion of the first housing 141 through the first coupling hole 512, and the second bracket ( The 512 may be coupled to at least a portion of the second housing 142 through the second coupling hole 523 .

In an embodiment, as the second housing 142 moves with respect to the first housing 141 , the second bracket 512 coupled to the second housing 142 may also be moved in a coupled state. The first bracket 511 is fixed to the first housing 141 and the second bracket 512 is moved, so that the second camera holder 520 is the second bracket 512 with respect to the first camera holder 510 . You can move in the direction you are moving.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 7-3 shows a state in which the third camera module 133 in an extended state is coupled to the fastening hole 141-1 of the first housing 141 of the electronic device 100 at the rear side. 7-4 shows a state in which the third camera module 133 in an expanded state is coupled to the fastening hole 141-1 of the first housing 141, the front side of the electronic device 100 It shows the appearance seen through perspective.

In one embodiment, the first coupling hole 512 of the first bracket 511 of the third camera module 133 is screwed through the first coupling hole 141-1 formed in the first housing 141 by being screwed. can be combined

In an embodiment, the first bracket 511 is screwed through the first coupling hole 512 and the first coupling hole 141-1, so that the first bracket 511 is attached to at least a portion of the first housing 141 . ) can be fixed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a flow in which an electronic device identifies a change in an externally visible area of a display and changes an arrangement state of lenses corresponding to a changed structure of a camera module, according to an embodiment.

A concept of an electronic device changing an arrangement state of lenses in the flow of FIG. 8 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9 briefly.

According to an embodiment, in operation 810 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 3 ) may identify the size of an area shown outside of the display (eg, the display 310 of FIG. 3 ). .

In an embodiment, as the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) moves with respect to the first housing (eg, the first housing 141), the display 310 may also move. For example, when at least a portion of the second housing 142 moves (eg, draws out) in a direction in which the display 310 is expanded with respect to the first housing 141 , the area (or exposure area) may be widened, and when at least a portion of the second housing 142 is moved (eg, inserted) in a direction in which the display 310 is reduced with respect to the first housing 141 , the display 310 is moved to the outside. The visible area (or exposed area) may be reduced. For another example, in FIG. 7 , at least a portion of the second housing 142 is inserted into the first housing 141 , but at least a portion of the first housing 141 is inserted into the second housing 142 . It may be implemented in a structure that is

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may identify the size of the area displayed outside the display 310 under the control of the processor 320 . For example, the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may identify the size of the exposed area shown outside of the display 310 corresponding to the movement of the display 310 . For example, the size of the exposed area of the display 310 may be the size of the area in which the display 310 is viewed from the front of the electronic device 100 .

In an embodiment, when at least a portion of the display 310 positioned inside the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 is moved to the outside of the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 . , the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may identify that the size of the exposed area of the display 310 increases. In an embodiment, when at least a portion of the display 310 positioned outside the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 is moved into the first housing 141 or the second housing 142 . , the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may identify that the size of the exposed area of the display 310 decreases.

According to an embodiment, the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may use the device extension sensing module 350 to check the size of the area shown outside of the display 310 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 820 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) identifies an arrangement state of lenses that satisfy the detected size of the exposed area of the display 310 and the set optical magnification of the camera module. can

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may identify the optical magnification of the camera module 330 under the control of the processor 320 . For example, the optical magnification of the camera module 330 may be an optical magnification set by a user input. As another example, the optical magnification of the camera module 330 may be changed according to a user input in a movement operation of the display 310 . As another example, the optical magnification of the camera module 330 may be determined based on a movement distance of the camera module 330 disposed in the second housing 142 with respect to the first housing 141 . For example, as the moving distance of the camera module 330 disposed in the second housing 142 increases, the optical magnification may increase.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 determines, under the control of the processor 320 , an arrangement state of lenses that satisfy the identified size of the exposed area of the display 310 and/or the optical magnification of the camera module 330 . can be identified.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 9 , FIGS. 9-1 to 9-5 show an arrangement state of lenses satisfying a set optical magnification when the size of the exposure area of the display 310 is constant.

In an embodiment, the first lens module 910 , the second lens module 920 , the third lens module 930 , the fourth lens module 940 and/or the image sensor 950 are arranged along the optical axis. can For example, light incident on the electronic device 100 passes through the first lens module 910 , the second lens module 920 , the third lens module 930 , and the fourth lens module 940 to obtain an image. It may be incident on the sensor 950 .

In an embodiment, the set optical magnification of the camera module 330 may be higher as it goes from FIGS. 9-1 to 9-5. For example, FIG. 9-2 may have a higher magnification than FIG. 9-1.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may identify an arrangement state of lenses that satisfy the optical magnification of the camera module 330 under the control of the processor 320 . For example, the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may identify an arrangement state of lenses that satisfy the size of the exposure area of the display 310 and the optical magnification as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-5. .

In an embodiment, the arrangement state of lenses satisfying the size and optical magnification of the exposure area of the display 310 identified by the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 is tabulated based on the simulation in the memory 340 . and may be stored.

According to an embodiment, in operation 830, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) may move the lens modules to be in the identified arrangement state.

In an embodiment, the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 may move the current lenses to be in the arrangement state of the lenses identified in operation 820 .

The arrangement and/or number of the first lens module 910 , the second lens module 920 , the third lens module 930 , the fourth lens module 940 and/or the image sensor 950 described above is of the description. This is an example for convenience, and may not be limited thereto. The lens modules (eg, the first lens module 910 , the second lens module 920 , the third lens module 930 , and the fourth lens module 940 ) may include at least one lens.

10 is a diagram illustrating a flow of an electronic device identifying an optical magnification and a changed length of a camera holder, and comparing it with pre-stored data, according to an embodiment.

The description of the flowchart of FIG. 10 according to an embodiment may be a more detailed description of the operation of the electronic device 100 corresponding to operations 810 to 820 of FIG. 8 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 1010 , the electronic device 100 may check the set optical magnification of the camera module 330 under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may check the optical magnification of the camera module 330 under the control of the processor 320 . The optical magnification of the camera module 330 may be a magnification preset by the user or a magnification changed by the user while the electronic device 100 is in use.

In an embodiment, in the operation of the processor 320 checking the optical magnification of the camera module 330 according to operation 1010, the operation time is only an example and may not be limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1020 , the electronic device 100 controls the length of the camera holder corresponding to the size of the exposure area of the display 310 (eg, the first camera holder 510 ) under the control of the processor 320 . and the total length formed by the second camera holder 520).

In an embodiment, in the electronic device 100 , the second housing (eg, the second housing 142 ) moves with respect to the first housing (eg, the first housing 141 ) under the control of the processor 320 . As a result, expansion or reduction of the exposed area of the display 310 may be detected. The processor 320 may identify the size of the exposed area of the display 310 according to the movement of the display 310, and may also identify the extended length of the camera module (or camera holder) corresponding to the size of the exposed area. . The above-described length of the camera module may be, for example, a total length formed by the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder 520 . In an embodiment, in the electronic device 100, as the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) moves with respect to the first housing (eg, the first housing 141), the sensor included in the camera module may be used to identify the extended length of the camera module.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1030 , the electronic device 100 may compare the identified length of the camera holder and the set optical magnification under the control of the processor 320 with the stored data regarding the arrangement state of the lenses.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may compare the identified data regarding the length of the camera holder and the optical magnification with the data regarding the arrangement state of the lenses under the control of the processor 320 . For example, the processor 320 compares the identified camera holder length and optical magnification with the stored data regarding the arrangement of lenses, thereby satisfying the identified camera holder length and the identified optical magnification. status can be identified.

In an embodiment, the processor 320 of the electronic device 100 identifies an arrangement state of lenses that satisfy the identified length of the camera holder and the confirmed optical magnification, and in operation 830, the camera holder (eg, the first The lenses included in the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder) may be moved to be in the identified arrangement state.

In one embodiment, the lenses may be moved by a driving method such as, but not limited to, a voice coil motor (VCM) or a piezoelectric actuator.

A description of the movement of the lenses according to various embodiments will be described later with reference to the accompanying drawings.

11 is a view for explaining a principle of moving a lens included in a camera module, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 11 shows a closed-loop method among VCM methods in moving lenses.

In an embodiment, a magnet may be attached to a lens barrel, and a camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510 in FIG. 5 , or a second camera holder in a position corresponding to the position of the magnet) A coil may be disposed at 520 ).

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may control the current flowing in the coil, and the position of the lens may be moved by the current flowing in the coil. there is.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may identify the position of the lens through a hall sensor (hall IC sensor). The processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) transmits the identified lens position to a driver IC to correct the lens position, thereby obtaining an optimized position of the lenses. can

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) determines whether focus is achieved using a processor (eg, the processor 320 ) or an ISP based on an image obtained from an image sensor. can judge When the focus is not precisely focused, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may request a lens movement from the driving circuit under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) or the ISP.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may move the lenses using one or more coils and Hall sensors.

In various embodiments, the above-described movement method may be applied not only to movement of a lens, but also to movement of a lens module or a camera holder including a lens.

12 is a diagram illustrating a state of changing a length of a camera holder and moving a lens included therein according to an extension of a camera module, according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, the camera module according to FIG. 12 may correspond to the camera module of FIGS. 5 to 6 (eg, the third camera module 133 of FIG. 1 ), for convenience of explanation in terms of movement of lenses. For this purpose, some components may be omitted.

In an embodiment, movement of the lenses in the camera module of FIG. 12 may be controlled by a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 5 ).

In an embodiment, the camera module according to FIG. 12 includes a first camera holder 1210 (eg, the first camera holder 510 of FIG. 5 ) and a second camera holder 1220 (eg, the second camera holder of FIG. 5 ). A camera holder 520) may be included. The first camera holder 1210 and the second camera holder 1220 may be movably connected (or coupled) to each other.

In an embodiment, an image sensor 1211 may be disposed at one end of the first camera holder 1210 . The image sensor 1211 obtains light that has passed through the incident lens module 1222 , the prism lens module 1221 , the first lens module 1230 , the second lens module 1243 , or the third lens module 1253 . can do.

In an embodiment, the third lens module 1253 to which the first magnet 1252 is attached in the space formed by the first camera holder 1210 and/or the second camera holder 1220 , and/or the second magnet At least a second lens module 1243 to which 1242 is attached may be disposed.

In an embodiment, the second lens module 1243 may be disposed in the second carrier 1240 , and the third lens module 1253 may be disposed in the third carrier 1250 .

In an embodiment, the image sensor 1211 , the second lens module 1243 , and the third lens module 1253 may be disposed along the first optical axis.

In an embodiment, the second lens module 1243 and the third lens module 1253 may move in the first optical axis direction. For example, the second lens module 1243 and the third lens module 1253 are first formed by a VCM method based on the driving units 1251 and 1241 formed of magnets 1252 and 1242, a coil, and a Hall sensor. It can move in the optical axis direction.

In an embodiment, the driving units 1241 and 1251 may be disposed between a carrier (eg, the second carrier 1240 and the third carrier 1250 ) and the camera holders 1210 and 1220 . For example, the first driving unit 1251 may be disposed inside the first camera holder 1210 . A second driving unit 1241 may be disposed inside the second camera holder 1220 . The current flowing in the coil in the driving units 1241 and 1251 may affect the magnets 1242 and 1252 in the carrier (eg, the second carrier 1240 and the third carrier 1250 ).

In an embodiment, the first lens module 1230 may be disposed on the second camera holder 1220 . For example, the first lens module 1230 may be disposed on the first optical axis.

In an embodiment, the prism lens module 1221 may be disposed at one end of the second camera holder 1220 . The prism lens module 1221 may be disposed adjacent to the first lens module 1230 on the first optical axis. As another example, the prism lens module 1221 may be disposed adjacent to the incident lens module 1222 disposed in a hole through which external light may pass through the second camera holder 1220 .

In an embodiment, the prism lens module 1221 and the incident lens module 1222 may be arranged on a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis. For example, the prism lens module 1221 may be disposed at a point where the first optical axis and the second optical axis cross each other. For example, the prism lens module 1221 may diffract light incident along the second optical axis through the incident lens module 1222 in the direction of the first optical axis.

In an embodiment, the prism lens module 1221 may include an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may cause the prism lens module 1221 to perform OIS under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, an optical image stabilization (OIS) function of the prism lens module 1221 may be omitted.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may control the current flowing through the coils of the driving units 1241 and 1251 . The processor (eg, the processor 320 ) may control the movement of the magnets 1242 and 1252 by controlling the current of the coil, and by moving the magnets 1242 and 1252 , the lens modules 1243 and 1253 also can move together. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) may linearly move the carriers (eg, the second carrier 1240 and the third carrier 1250 ) by controlling a piezoelectric actuator (not shown). The processor (eg, the processor 320 ) includes a lens module (eg, the second lens module 1243 , the third lens module 1253 ) in the carrier (eg, the second carrier 1240 , the third carrier 1250 ). can be moved through the VCM method. In addition, the processor (eg, the processor 320) moves the carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430) to a piezoelectric actuator, and the lens inside the carrier (eg, the second carrier 1240, the third carrier 1250) Modules (eg, the second lens module 1243 and the third lens module 1253 ) may focus by finely adjusting positions with the VCM.

13 is a diagram illustrating a principle of a piezoelectric actuator, which is one of methods for moving a lens included in a camera module, according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, FIG. 13 may be a diagram for explaining a method of moving lenses using an ultrasonic linear actuator (hereinafter, 'piezoelectric actuator').

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 13-1, the piezoelectric actuator 1300 includes an elastic part 1310 including an elastic material, a piezoelectric ceramic 1320, or a shaft 1330. may include

In an embodiment, the elastic part 1310 may have one surface and the other surface covered by the piezoelectric ceramic 1320 , and the shaft 1330 is coupled to the piezoelectric ceramic 1320 covering one surface of the elastic part 1310 . may have been

In one embodiment, when an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric ceramic 1320 polarized in one direction, a contraction or expansion motion (or vibration) may occur in the piezoelectric ceramic 1320 according to the polarization direction and the applied electric field direction, and the piezoelectric actuator 1300 may vibrate.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 13-2 to 13-3, the piezoelectric ceramic 1320 of the piezoelectric actuator 1300 contracts or expands, so that the shaft 1330 can move upward by d1 or downward by d2. there is. The above-described d1 and d2 are examples, and d1 and d2 may have the same value or different values.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 13-4 , the shaft 1330 of the piezoelectric actuator 1300 may move up and down by d1 and d2 while vibrating, and such vertical vibration may be repeated or controlled.

In an embodiment, the shaft 1330 of the piezoelectric actuator 1300 may perform a forward operation and/or a reverse operation. For example, the forward operation of the shaft 1330 of the piezoelectric actuator 1300 may mean an operation of slowly moving the shaft 1330 forward and quickly returning the shaft 1330 to its original position.

In an embodiment, the backward operation of the shaft 1330 of the piezoelectric actuator 1300 may refer to an operation of rapidly moving the shaft 1330 forward and slowly returning the shaft 1330 to its original position.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may control the electric field applied to the piezoelectric ceramic 1320 of the piezoelectric actuator 1300 , and the control Accordingly, the movement of the shaft 1330 may be controlled.

14 is a diagram illustrating a structural change of a camera module according to an embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 14 may show a state in which the camera module of FIG. 12 is specifically implemented.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 14-1 shows a state before the third camera module 133 is expanded, and FIG. 14-2 shows a state where the third camera module 133 is expanded.

According to an embodiment, the third camera module 133 of FIGS. 14-1 to 14-2 may correspond to the third camera module 133 of FIGS. 5 to 6 .

In an embodiment, the first carrier 1410 , the second carrier 1420 , or the third carrier 1430 is disposed in the space formed by the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder 520 . can be In an embodiment, the first carrier 1410 , the second carrier 1420 , or the third carrier 1430 may be disposed on the same optical axis.

In an embodiment, the first carrier 1410 , the second carrier 1420 , and the third carrier 1430 may include a lens module including at least one lens.

In an embodiment, the first carrier 1410 may be disposed in the second camera holder 520 . For example, the first carrier 1410 may be fixed in the second camera holder 520 .

In an embodiment, the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 (eg, the piezoelectric actuator 1300 of FIG. 13 ) is disposed in at least a portion of the internal space formed by the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder 520 . can be For example, the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 may be disposed adjacent to the side on which the first carrier 1410 is located.

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 may be disposed in the first hole of the second carrier 1420 and the fourth hole penetrating the third carrier 1430 . For example, the shaft of the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 (eg, the shaft 1330 of FIG. 13 ) is disposed in the first hole of the second carrier 1420 and the fourth hole passing through the third carrier 1430 . can be In an embodiment, in the hole in which the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 is disposed, the diameter of the fourth hole of the third lens module 1430 may be larger than the diameter of the first hole of the second carrier 1420 . For example, when the hole is circular, the diameter of the fourth hole of the third lens module 1430 may be larger than the diameter of the first hole of the second carrier 1420 . In this case, when the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 vibrates, the second lens module 1420 may move due to the vibration.

In an embodiment, the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 may be disposed in at least a portion of an internal space formed by the first camera holder 510 and the second camera holder 520 . For example, the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 may be disposed adjacent to the side on which the third carrier 1430 is located.

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 may be disposed in a second hole of the second carrier 1420 or a third hole penetrating the third carrier 1430 . For example, the shaft of the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 (eg, the shaft 1330 of FIG. 13 ) is disposed in the second hole of the second carrier 1420 and the third hole passing through the third carrier 1430 . can be In an embodiment, in the hole through which the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 passes, the second hole of the second carrier 1420 may be larger than the third hole of the third carrier 1430 . For example, when the hole is circular, the diameter of the second hole of the second carrier 1420 may be larger than the diameter of the third hole of the third carrier 1430 . In this case, when the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 vibrates, the third carrier 1420 may move due to the vibration.

15 is a diagram illustrating a structure of a lens module and a carrier of a camera module, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 15-1 shows a perspective view of a structure related to a lens module and a carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430 or the second carrier 1420 of FIG. 14), and FIG. 15-2 is a lens It shows an exploded perspective view of a structure related to a module and a carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430 or the second carrier 1420 of FIG. 14 ).

In an embodiment, the first carrier 1430 - 1 and the second carrier 1430 - 2 may form an outer circumference while surrounding the lens module 1432 . For example, the first carrier 1430 - 1 may form an upper periphery while enclosing the lens module 1432 , and the second carrier 1430 - 2 may form a lower periphery while enclosing the lens module 1432 . can do.

In an embodiment, the holes 1430-3-1 and 1430-3 for arranging the piezoelectric actuators (eg, the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 and the second piezoelectric actuator 1431) are disposed in the second carrier 1430-2. -2) may be formed.

In an embodiment, the lens module 1432 may be disposed inside the carriers 1430-1 and 1430-2. Magnets 1433 may be attached to both sides of the lens module 1432 . The lens module 1432 may include at least one lens.

In an embodiment, a ball 1434 for moving the lens module 1432 on the second carrier 1430 - 2 may be disposed between the lens module 1432 and the second carrier 1430 - 2 .

In an embodiment, a PCB and a Hall sensor 1430-4, and/or a coil 1430-5 may be disposed outside the second carrier 1430-2. For example, the PCB and the Hall sensor 1430 - 4 may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer portion of the second carrier 1430 - 2 . In addition, the coil 1430 - 5 may be connected to the PCB and the Hall sensor 1430 - 4 and may be disposed at a position corresponding to the position of the magnet 1433 .

In one embodiment, the first carrier (1430-1) and / or the second carrier (1430-2) is the third carrier (1430-2) of FIG. 1430 ) or the second carrier 1420 .

In an embodiment, the holes 1430-3-1 and 1430-3-2 formed in the second carrier 1430-2 are holes formed in the second carrier 1420 or the third carrier 1430 of FIG. 14 . can respond to For example, the hole 1430-3-1 may correspond to a first hole of the second carrier 1420 , and the hole 1430-3-2 may correspond to a second hole of the second carrier 1420 . there is. For another example, the hole 1430-3-1 may correspond to the fourth hole of the third carrier 1430 , and the hole 1430-3-2 may correspond to the third hole of the third carrier 1430 . can

16 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section taken along line A-A' of a structure related to a lens module and a carrier of a camera module, according to an embodiment.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 16 showing a cross-section of a structure related to a lens module and a carrier, the magnet 1433 and the coil 1430 - 5 may be disposed at positions corresponding to each other.

In an embodiment, the ball 1434 may be disposed to contact both the second carrier 1430 - 2 and the lens module 1432 .

In an embodiment, the holes 1430-3-1 and 1430- for arranging a piezoelectric actuator (eg, the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 or the second piezoelectric actuator 1431) are disposed in the second carrier 1430-2. 3-2) may be formed.

In an embodiment, the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 may be disposed in the hole 1430-3-1, and the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 may be disposed in the hole 1430-3-2.

In an embodiment, the structures related to the lens module and the carrier described above with reference to FIGS. 15 to 16 may be applied to both the second carrier 1420 and the third carrier 1430 .

17 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a carrier and a lens module move according to a structural change of a camera module, according to an embodiment.

In one embodiment, FIG. 17 shows a carrier (eg, second carrier 1420, or third carrier 1430) by a piezoelectric actuator (eg, first piezoelectric actuator 1421, or second piezoelectric actuator 1431). )) represents the movement.

In one embodiment, the carrier (eg, the second carrier 1420, the third carrier 1430) is moved by a piezoelectric actuator (eg, the first piezoelectric actuator 1421, or the second piezoelectric actuator 1431). Accordingly, lens modules included in the carrier (eg, the second carrier 1420 and the third carrier 1430) may also move.

In an embodiment, in the structure of the camera module according to FIG. 17, some components may be omitted for convenience of description.

In an embodiment, in a state in which the length of the first camera holder 510 and/or the second camera holder 520 is not extended, the distance that the second carrier 1420 or the third carrier 1430 can move is the second The length of the first camera holder 510 and/or the second camera holder 520 may be shorter than the extended state. For example, in a state in which the length of the first camera holder 510 and/or the second camera holder 520 is not extended, the second carrier 1420 or the third carrier 1430 hardly moves, Only the lens module (eg, the lens module 1432 of FIG. 15 ) included in the second carrier 1420 or the third carrier 1430 includes a magnet (eg, the magnet 1433 of FIG. 15 ) and a coil (eg, FIG. 15 ) of the coil 1430-5)).

In an embodiment, the second carrier 1420 may be moved by vibration of the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 . For example, when an electric field is applied under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 ), the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 may vibrate, and accordingly, the second carrier 1420 may move linearly. According to an embodiment, the second carrier 1420 may move as much as the shaft length of the first piezoelectric actuator 1421 .

In an embodiment, the third carrier 1430 may be moved by vibration of the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 . For example, when an electric field is applied under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 ), the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 may vibrate, and accordingly, the third carrier 1430 may move linearly. According to an embodiment, the third carrier 1430 may move as much as the shaft length of the second piezoelectric actuator 1431 .

18 is a diagram schematically illustrating a concept of moving a lens module and a lens included in a camera module, according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, FIG. 18 may be a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating movement of a lens module using a piezoelectric actuator and movement of a lens using a VCM method.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) may linearly move the carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430 ) by controlling the piezoelectric actuator (eg, the second piezoelectric actuator).

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) may move the lens module in the carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430 ) through the VCM method. For example, the processor 320 may control the movement of the lens module to which the magnets 1811 , 1821 , and 1831 are attached by controlling the current flowing through the coils (eg, 1810 , 1820 , 1830 ).

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) moves the carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430) to a piezoelectric actuator, and the lens modules inside the carrier (eg, the third carrier 1430) are VCM By fine-tuning the position with , you can focus accurately.

19 is a diagram illustrating a state in which lens modules are moved according to optical magnification when the camera module is in a basic state, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 19-1 shows the structure of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) before it is expanded.

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 19-2 to 19-3 show positions of lens modules when different optical magnifications are set in a state before the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) is expanded. .

In an embodiment, the lens modules may be included in a carrier (eg, 1410, 1420, 1430), and may move along with the movement of the carrier (eg, 1410, 1420, 1430).

In an embodiment, the second carrier 1420 including a lens module (eg, a second lens module) in the case of FIG. 19-3 where the optical magnification is 4 magnification than in the case of FIG. 19-2 where the optical magnification is 3 magnification. may be located closer to the first carrier 1410 including the lens module (eg, the first lens module). For example, as the optical magnification increases, the distance between the second carrier 1420 and the third carrier 1430 may increase.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) identifies the changed length of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133), and FIG. 19- 2 to 19-3, it is possible to identify an arrangement state of carriers and/or lens modules that satisfy set optical magnifications (eg, 3 magnifications, 4 magnifications). In addition, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) may move the carriers 1420 and 1430 and the lens modules to be in the arrangement state.

20 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a carrier and lens modules inside a camera module are moved according to an optical magnification when the camera module is in an extended state, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIG. 20-1 shows a structure in which a camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) is expanded.

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 20-2 to 20-3 show positions of lens modules when different optical magnifications are set in an expanded state of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133).

In an embodiment, the lens modules may be included in a carrier (eg, 1410, 1420, 1430), and may move along with the movement of the carrier (eg, 1410, 1420, 1430).

In one embodiment, the second carrier 1420 including the second lens module in the case of FIG. 20-3 where the optical magnification is 15 magnification than in the case of FIG. 20-2 where the optical magnification is 2 magnification is the first lens module. It may be located closer to the included first carrier 1410 . For example, as the optical magnification increases, the distance between the second carrier 1420 and the third carrier 1430 may increase.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) identifies the changed length of the camera module of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133), An arrangement state of carriers and/or lens modules satisfying the set optical magnifications (eg, 2 magnifications, 15 magnifications) as shown in FIGS. 20-2 to 20-3 may be identified. In addition, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) may move the carriers 1420 and 1430 to enter the arrangement state.

21 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a carrier and/or lens modules are moved according to an optical magnification in response to a structural change of a camera module, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 21-1 to 21-5 illustrate a case in which the magnification is increased as the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) is gradually expanded. show the appearance

In an embodiment, FIG. 21-1 shows a state before the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) is expanded, FIGS. 21-2 to 21-4 show a state in which it is being expanded, and FIG. 21- 5 indicates the state in which it is extended to the maximum.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) is a camera module and/or camera according to the expansion of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133 ). The changed length of the holder can be identified. For example, the electronic device 100 moves the second housing (eg, the second housing 142 ) using the device extension sensing module 350 under the control of the processor 320 and/or the display 310 . expansion or contraction of the exposed area of In addition, the electronic device 100 has a third camera corresponding to movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142 ) and/or expansion or reduction of the exposed area of the display 310 under the control of the processor 320 . Changes in the structure (eg, length or size) of the module 133 may be identified. The electronic device 100 may identify the length of the camera module and/or the camera holder changed according to the change in the structure of the third camera module 133 under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may check the set optical magnification. For example, the optical magnification may be preset in the camera module 330 by the user, or may be changed during expansion or reduction of the exposure area of the display 310 .

In one embodiment, the processor (eg, processor 320 ) of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 100 ) is a carrier and/or lens module that satisfies the length and optical magnification of the identified camera module and/or camera holder. You can identify the arrangement status of them. For example, according to the control of the processor 320 , the electronic device 100 sets the identified length and optical magnification of the camera module and/or camera holder to the arrangement state of the carrier and/or lens modules stored in the memory 340 . It can be compared and mapped with related data.

In an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) may move the current carrier and/or lens modules so that the carrier and/or lens modules are arranged. there is.

Referring to FIG. 21 , when the same lens modules are used, it can be seen that a longer camera holder length is used as the optical magnification increases.

22 is a diagram illustrating a flow of adjusting an arrangement state of lens modules according to whether an electronic device is in focus, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, the flow of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. 23 showing an electronic device adjusting an arrangement state of lenses.

According to an embodiment, in operation 830 of FIG. 8 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) arranges carriers and/or lens modules under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) in an identified arrangement state can be moved to become

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may move a carrier (eg, the second carrier 1420 or the third carrier 1430) to the identified arrangement state under the control of the processor 320 . .

According to an embodiment, in operation 2210 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may determine whether the focus is accurately performed under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 ).

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may determine whether an image is accurately focused by using an image sensor (eg, the image sensor 1900 ) under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, when it is determined that the focus is precisely focused under the control of the processor 320 , the electronic device 100 may perform operation 2230 .

In an embodiment, when it is determined that the focus is not precisely focused under the control of the processor 320 , the electronic device 100 may perform operation 2220 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 2220, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) may adjust (or readjust) the arrangement state of the lens modules under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320). .

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 determines that the image is not accurately focused under the control of the processor 320 , the electronic device 100 is included in the carrier (eg, the second carrier 1420 and the third carrier 1430 ). The positions of the lens modules can be finely adjusted. For example, the second lens module included in the second carrier 1420 and/or the third lens module included in the third carrier 1430 may be configured to correspond to the identified arrangement state under the control of the processor 320 . may have moved Positions of lens modules (eg, second lens module, third lens module) included in the carriers 1420 and 1430 even when the second carrier 1420 and the third carrier 1430 are moved to the identified arrangement state. Therefore, the image may not be in focus correctly. In this case, the electronic device 100 may finely adjust the positions of the lens modules included in the carriers 1420 and 1430 in the VCM method under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, when the focus is not achieved even if the positions of the lens modules included in the carriers 1420 and 1430 are adjusted in the VCM method, the positions of the carriers 1420 and 1430 and/or the lens modules may be moved again. .

In an embodiment, FIG. 23 shows a state in which the positions of the lens modules included in the carriers 1420 and 1430 are finely adjusted according to the optical magnification. For example, the electronic device 100 may finely adjust the position of the lens module to which the magnet is coupled by controlling the current of the coil under the control of the processor 320 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 2230 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) may acquire an image under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 ).

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 determines that the image is accurately focused under the control of the processor 320 , the electronic device 100 acquires the image without separately adjusting the arrangement state of the carrier and/or lens modules can do.

24 is a diagram schematically illustrating a structure of a camera module included in an electronic device, according to another exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 24-1 to 24-2 show a structure including three or more camera holders in the structure of a camera module (eg, the third camera module 133). Since the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) includes three or more camera holders, it may be possible to respond to various extension distances and optimize the structure.

According to an embodiment, in FIGS. 4 to 23 , a camera module (eg, a third camera module 133 ) including two camera holders (eg, a first camera holder 510 and a second camera holder 520 ). ), the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) may include three or more camera holders.

According to an embodiment, in addition to the difference in the number of camera holders, in terms of the structure, the description of the structure of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) of FIGS. 4 to 23 described above may be applied.

In an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133 ) may include a first camera holder 2410 and a second camera holder 2420 , and the first camera holder 2410 and the second camera holder 2410 . A third camera holder 2430 may be disposed between the two camera holders 2420 .

In an embodiment, the first camera holder 2410 and the third camera holder 2430 may be movably connected (or coupled) to each other, and the third camera holder 2430 and the second camera holder 2420 are also They may be connected (or coupled) to each other so as to be movable.

25 is a diagram illustrating a state in which carriers including a lens module move according to a structural change of a camera module, according to another embodiment.

In an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) of FIG. 25-1 shows a state before being expanded.

According to one embodiment, in Figure 25-1, carriers (eg, the first carrier 2410-1, the second carrier 2420-1, or the third carrier 2430-1) are three camera holders. (eg, the first camera holder 2410, the second camera holder 2420, or the third camera holder 2430) including a camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) shows an arrangement .

According to an embodiment, FIG. 25-2 shows a state in which a camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) is expanded.

In an embodiment, the first camera holder 2410 may be movably connected (or coupled) to the third camera holder 2430 . Also, the third camera holder 2430 may be movably connected (or coupled) to the second camera holder 2420 .

In an embodiment, carriers (eg, first carrier) in a space formed by camera holders (eg, first camera holder 2410 , second camera holder 2420 , and third camera holder 2430 ) 2410 - 1 , a second carrier 2420 - 1 , and a third carrier 2430 - 1 ) may be disposed.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 25-3 , the first carrier 2410 - 1 and the third carrier 2430 - 1 may share a first piezoelectric actuator (eg, the piezoelectric actuator 1300 of FIG. 13 ). can The piezoelectric actuator may participate in movement of the first carrier 2410 - 1 . As another example, the third carrier 2430 - 1 and the second carrier 2420 - 1 may share a second piezoelectric actuator (eg, the piezoelectric actuator 1300 of FIG. 13 ). The second piezoelectric actuator may participate in movement of the second carrier 2420 - 1 .

In an embodiment, the third carrier 2430 - 1 may be fixed to the third camera holder 2430 so as not to move. In this case, the third carrier 2430 - 1 may not share the first piezoelectric actuator or the second piezoelectric actuator.

In an embodiment, the description of the movement of carriers using the piezoelectric actuator described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18 includes three camera holders (eg, the first camera holder 2410 , the second camera holder 2420 , the second 3 may also be applied to the description of the camera module (eg, the third camera module 133) including the camera holder 2430).

26 is a diagram illustrating a zoom-in/zoom-out operation related to a size change of an exposure area of a display of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to an embodiment, FIGS. 26-1 to 26-3 show a zoom-in/zoom-out operation of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an expansion or reduction of a display (eg, the display 310). indicates

In an embodiment, when the user expands an area (eg, an exposed area) that is visible outside the display 310 , the electronic device 100 may perform a zoom-in operation under the control of the processor 320 . there is. For example, when a user expands an area visible outside of the display 310 by hand, the electronic device 100 performs a zoom-in operation at a magnification corresponding to the degree of expansion under the control of the processor 320 . By doing so, it is possible to provide an image with a high magnification to the user. As another example, when an area shown outside of the display 310 is expanded from the state of FIG. 26-1 to the state of FIG. 26-3 , the electronic device 100 zooms in under the control of the processor 320 . An enlarged image may be provided to the user by performing the operation.

In an embodiment, when the user reduces the area shown outside of the display 310 , the electronic device 100 may perform a zoom-out operation under the control of the processor 320 . For example, when the user reduces the area shown on the outside of the display 310 by hand, the electronic device 100 performs a zoom-out operation at a magnification corresponding to the reduced degree under the control of the processor 320 . By doing so, it is possible to provide an image with a low magnification to the user. As another example, when a region shown outside of the display 310 is reduced from the state of FIG. 26-3 to the state of FIG. 26-1 , the electronic device 100 zooms out according to the control of the processor 320 . By performing the operation, a low magnification image may be provided to the user.

According to an embodiment, when enlarging or reducing an area shown outside of the display 310 , the electronic device 100 performs a zoom-in operation or a zoom-out operation on the preview screen under the control of the processor 320 . Instead, the optical magnification usable on the screen may be displayed based on the size of the area. For example, when the user sets the optical magnification, the electronic device 100 may display a preview screen corresponding to the corresponding optical magnification under the control of the processor 320 .

27 is a diagram illustrating a user interface for inducing zoom in/out related to a change in a size of an exposed area of a display of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 27-1 , the electronic device 100 may provide a user interface for inducing a slide-out operation for zooming in to the user under the control of the processor 320 . For example, while the electronic device 100 provides an image to the user at a specific magnification through the display 310 , if an area visible outside the display 310 is enlarged, an image with a higher magnification may be provided. A user interface (eg, slide out to quick zoom in) that provides . may be displayed under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 27-2 , the electronic device 100 may provide a user interface for inducing a slide-in operation to zoom out to the user under the control of the processor 320 . For example, while the electronic device 100 is providing an image to a user at a specific magnification through the display 310 , if an area shown outside the display 310 is reduced, an image with a lower magnification may be provided. A user interface (eg, slide in to quick zoom out) that provides , may be displayed under the control of the processor 320 .

As described above, by displaying a user interface that induces a user to zoom in/out through the display 310, a more improved user experience may be provided.

28 is a diagram illustrating a user interface in which a size of an exposure area of a display of an electronic device and an optical magnification are linked, according to an exemplary embodiment.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 28-1 , the electronic device 100 displays a zoom preview 2810 or a magnification display area 2820 on the screen of the display 310 under the control of the processor 320 . can do.

In an embodiment, a preview screen for an image that is changed to a high magnification/low magnification when zooming in/out of the zoom preview 2810 may be displayed.

In an embodiment, the magnification of the image displayed on the screen of the display 310 may be displayed in the magnification display area 2820 according to the expansion of the display 310 . As another example, the magnification of the image displayed on the screen may mean an image magnification that can be set by a user.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 28-2-(1) , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen when a user first enters an application under the control of the processor 320 .

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 28-2-(2) , the electronic device 100 expands by 20% compared to the maximum exposure area shown outside of the display 320 under the control of the processor 320 . It is possible to display a user interface that is magnified by 2 times. As another example, when the display 320 is expanded by 20% with respect to the maximum exposure area shown outside, the user may set the optical magnification to 2 magnification.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 28-2-(3) , the electronic device 100 expands by 40% compared to the maximum exposure area shown outside of the display 320 under the control of the processor 320 . It is possible to display a user interface that is magnified by 4 times. As another example, when the display 320 is expanded by 40% with respect to the maximum exposure area shown outside, the user may set the optical magnification up to 4 magnifications.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 28-2-(4) , the electronic device 100 expands 100% with respect to the maximum exposure area shown outside of the display 320 under the control of the processor 320 . A user interface magnified by a factor of 10 can be displayed. As another example, when the display 320 is expanded 100% with respect to the maximum exposure area shown outside, the user may set the optical magnification up to 10 magnification.

As described above, the electronic device 100 may provide a more improved user experience to the user by displaying the magnification according to the degree of expansion of the display 320 under the control of the processor 320 . In addition, the above-mentioned numerical values are examples, and may vary according to settings and there may be no particular limitations.

29 is a diagram illustrating another example in which a camera module is disposed in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 29-1 , at least a portion of the third camera module 133 may not be visible from the rear in a state in which the display 320 is not expanded.

In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 29-2 , at least a portion of the third camera module 133 may be viewed from the rear in a state in which the display 320 is expanded.

As described above, by arranging the third camera module 133 in the area where the second housing 142 and the first housing 141 overlap, the third camera module 133 is selected according to whether the area shown outside of the display 320 is expanded. 3 It is possible to prevent the camera module 133 from being seen from the outside. For example, in a non-expanded state of the area visible to the outside of the display 320 , the third camera module 133 may not be visible to the outside and may not substantially operate. As another example, when the area shown outside of the display 320 is expanded, at least a portion of the third camera module 133 may be viewed outside, and the third camera module 133 may operate. .

30 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 30 , in a network environment 3000 , the electronic device 3001 communicates with the electronic device 3002 through a first network 3098 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 3099 . It may communicate with the electronic device 3004 or the server 3008 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 3001 may communicate with the electronic device 3004 through the server 3008 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 3001 includes a processor 3020 , a memory 3030 , an input module 3050 , a sound output module 3055 , a display module 3060 , an audio module 3070 , and a sensor module ( 3076), interface 3077, connection terminal 3078, haptic module 3079, camera module 3080, power management module 3088, battery 3089, communication module 3090, subscriber identification module 3096 , or an antenna module 3097 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 3078 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 3001 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 3076 , camera module 3080 , or antenna module 3097 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 3060 ). can be

The processor 3020, for example, executes software (eg, a program 3040) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 3001 connected to the processor 3020. It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 3020 converts a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 3076 or the communication module 3090) to the volatile memory 3032 . , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 3032 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 3034 . According to an embodiment, the processor 3020 is the main processor 3021 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 3023 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 3001 includes a main processor 3021 and a sub-processor 3023, the sub-processor 3023 uses less power than the main processor 3021 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 3023 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 3021 .

The coprocessor 3023 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 3021 while the main processor 3021 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 3021 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 3021, at least one of the components of the electronic device 3001 (eg, the display module 3060, the sensor module 3076, or the communication module 3090) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the co-processor 3023 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 3080 or communication module 3090). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 3023 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized in processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 3001 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 3008). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

The memory 3030 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 3001 (eg, the processor 3020 or the sensor module 3076 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 3040 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 3030 may include a volatile memory 3032 or a non-volatile memory 3034 .

The program 3040 may be stored as software in the memory 3030 , and may include, for example, an operating system 3042 , middleware 3044 , or an application 3046 .

The input module 3050 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 3020 ) of the electronic device 3001 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 3001 . The input module 3050 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 3055 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 3001 . The sound output module 3055 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.

The display module 3060 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 3001 . The display module 3060 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 3060 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module 3070 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 3070 acquires a sound through the input module 3050 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 3055 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 3001 . The electronic device 3002) (eg, a speaker or headphones) may output a sound.

The sensor module 3076 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 3001 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 3076 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 3077 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 3001 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 3002 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 3077 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 3078 may include a connector through which the electronic device 3001 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 3002 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 3078 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 3079 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 3079 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 3080 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 3080 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 3088 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 3001 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 3088 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 3089 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 3001 . According to an embodiment, the battery 3089 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 3090 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 3001 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 3002, the electronic device 3004, or the server 3008). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 3090 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 3020 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 3090 includes a wireless communication module 3092 (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 3094 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 3098 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 3099 (eg, legacy). It may communicate with the external electronic device 3004 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a 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 3092 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 3096 within a communication network such as the first network 3098 or the second network 3099 . The electronic device 3001 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 3092 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)). The wireless communication module 3092 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate. The wireless communication module 3092 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 3092 may support various requirements defined in the electronic device 3001 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 3004 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 3099 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 3092 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 3097 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 3097 may include an 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 3097 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 3098 or the second network 3099 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 3090 . can be chosen. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 3090 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 3097 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 3097 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and 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 3001 and the external electronic device 3004 through the server 3008 connected to the second network 3099 . Each of the external electronic devices 3002 or 3004 may be the same or a different type of the electronic device 3001 . According to an embodiment, all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 3001 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 3002 , 3004 , or 3008 . For example, when the electronic device 3001 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 3001 may perform the function or service by 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. 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 3001 . The electronic device 3001 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, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 3001 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. According to another embodiment, the external electronic device 3004 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. The server 3008 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 3004 or the server 3008 may be included in the second network 3099 . The electronic device 3001 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

31 is a block diagram 3100 illustrating a camera module 3080, in accordance with various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 31 , the camera module 3080 includes a lens assembly 3110 , a flash 3120 , an image sensor 3130 , an image stabilizer 3140 , a memory 3150 (eg, a buffer memory), or an image signal processor. (3160) may be included. The lens assembly 3110 may collect light emitted from a subject, which is an image to be captured. The lens assembly 3110 may include one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the camera module 3080 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 3110 . In this case, the camera module 3080 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360 degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 3110 may have the same lens properties (eg, angle of view, focal length, auto focus, f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may be a different lens assembly. It may have one or more lens properties different from the lens properties of . The lens assembly 3110 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

The flash 3120 may emit light used to enhance light emitted or reflected from the subject. According to an embodiment, the flash 3120 may include one or more light emitting diodes (eg, a red-green-blue (RGB) LED, a white LED, an infrared LED, or an ultraviolet LED), or a xenon lamp. The image sensor 3130 may acquire an image corresponding to the subject by converting light emitted or reflected from the subject and transmitted through the lens assembly 3110 into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the image sensor 3130 is, for example, an image sensor selected from among image sensors having different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, the same It may include a plurality of image sensors having properties, or a plurality of image sensors having different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor 3130 may be implemented using, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

In response to the movement of the camera module 3080 or the electronic device 3001 including the same, the image stabilizer 3140 moves at least one lens or the image sensor 3130 included in the lens assembly 3110 in a specific direction or Operation characteristics of the image sensor 3130 may be controlled (eg, read-out timing may be adjusted, etc.). This makes it possible to compensate for at least some of the negative effects of the movement on the image being taken. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 3140 is, according to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 3140 is a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module 3080 . Such a movement of the camera module 3080 or the electronic device 3001 may be detected using . According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 3140 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer. The memory 3150 may temporarily store at least a portion of the image acquired through the image sensor 3130 for the next image processing operation. For example, when image acquisition is delayed according to the shutter or a plurality of images are acquired at high speed, the acquired original image (eg, Bayer-patterned image or high-resolution image) is stored in the memory 3150 and , a copy image corresponding thereto (eg, a low-resolution image) may be previewed through the display device 3060 . Thereafter, when a specified condition is satisfied (eg, a user input or a system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 3150 may be obtained and processed by, for example, the image signal processor 3160 . According to an embodiment, the memory 3150 may be configured as at least a part of the memory 3030 or as a separate memory operated independently of the memory 3030 .

The image signal processor 3160 may perform one or more image processing on an image acquired through the image sensor 3130 or an image stored in the memory 3150 . The one or more image processes may include, for example, depth map generation, 3D modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation (eg, noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring ( blurring), sharpening (sharpening), or softening (softening) Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor 3160 may include at least one of components included in the camera module 3080 (eg, an image sensor). 3130) may be controlled (eg, exposure time control, readout timing control, etc.) The image processed by the image signal processor 3160 is stored back in the memory 3150 for further processing. or may be provided as an external component of the camera module 3080 (eg, the memory 3030, the display device 3060, the electronic device 3002, the electronic device 3004, or the server 3008). According to an example, the image signal processor 3160 may be configured as at least a part of the processor 3020 or as a separate processor operated independently of the processor 3020. The image signal processor 3160 may include the processor 3020 and a separate processor, the at least one image processed by the image signal processor 3160 may be displayed through the display device 3060 either as it is by the processor 3020 or after additional image processing.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 3001 may include a plurality of camera modules 3080 each having different properties or functions. In this case, for example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 3080 may be a wide-angle camera, and at least the other may be a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 3080 may be a front camera, and at least the other may be a rear camera.

In an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 141), and the second a second housing (eg, second housing 142) connected to the first housing (eg, first housing 141) so as to be movable with respect to a first housing (eg, first housing 141); disposed on a housing (eg, the first housing 141) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 142), and structured according to movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) A changeable flexible display (eg, display 310), a camera module capable of setting optical magnification (eg, camera module 330), and the flexible display (eg, display 310) and the camera module (eg: camera module 330) and a processor (eg, processor 320) electrically connected, wherein the camera module (eg, camera module 330) includes the first housing (eg, first housing 141) A first camera holder (eg, first camera holder 510) including a first lens module (eg, first lens module 910) coupled to and disposed along a first optical axis and the second housing (eg, : A second camera holder (eg, a second camera holder) coupled to the second housing 142) and including at least a second lens module (eg, a second lens module 920) disposed along the first optical axis 520)), wherein the second camera holder (eg, the second camera holder 520) follows the movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142). movable on the first optical axis with respect to a first camera holder 510), wherein the processor (eg, processor 320) identifies movement of the second housing (eg, second housing 142); The identified movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) and the arrangement state of lens modules that satisfy the optical magnification are identified, and the first lens module (eg, the first lens module 910) ) and the second lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) may be moved to the identified arrangement state.

In an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) further includes a device extended sensing module (eg, the device extended sensing module 350). The processor (eg, the processor 320) is configured to use the device extended sensing module (eg, the device extended sensing module 350) to the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) or the A movement of the flexible display (eg, display 310) is detected, and a size of an exposed area of the flexible display (eg, display 310) is identified based on the detection, and the identified size of the exposed area and the It is possible to identify an arrangement state of the lens modules that satisfy the optical magnification.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the size of the exposed area of the flexible display (eg, the display 310) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) is As is changed, the structure of the camera module (eg, the camera module 330) may also be changed.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) further includes a memory, and the memory includes the identified second housing (eg, the electronic device 100). : Data regarding the movement of the second housing 142 and the arrangement state of lens modules satisfying the optical magnification may be stored.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510) is connected to the first housing (eg, the first and the housing 141), and the second camera holder (eg, the second camera holder 520) may be coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) through a second bracket. .

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the first bracket and the second bracket include the first housing (eg, the first housing 141) and the second housing (eg, the first housing 141). : Can be screwed to the second housing 142).

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) according to an embodiment, in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ), the second bracket includes a cushioning substrate, and the cushioning substrate includes the first 1 It can come into contact with the bracket.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) is formed by the movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142). Lengths of the first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510 ) and the second camera holder (eg, the second camera holder 520 ) may be identified.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) includes the first lens module (eg, the first lens module 910) and the second The lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) may be moved by at least one of a voice coil motor (VCM) method and a method using a piezoelectric actuator.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the first lens module (eg, the first lens module 910) is coupled to a first piezoelectric actuator, and the second lens module ( For example, the second lens module 920) may be coupled to a second piezoelectric actuator.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) determines whether the camera module (eg, the camera module 330) is in focus. and readjusting the positions of the first lens module (eg, the first lens module 910) and the second lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) when it is determined that the focus is not achieved, and the When it is determined that the focus is correct, an image may be acquired using the camera module (eg, the camera module 330 ).

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to an embodiment, the camera module (eg, the camera module 330) includes the first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510) and A third camera holder is further included between the second camera holder (eg, the second camera holder 520 ), wherein the third camera holder includes the first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510 ). and the first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510) and the second camera holder (eg, the second camera) so as to be movable with respect to the second camera holder (eg, the second camera holder 520). It may be connected to the holder 520).

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) obtains an input for a user to expand the flexible display (eg, the display 310 ) In one case, a zoom-in operation may be performed, and a zoom-out operation may be performed when the user obtains an input for reducing the flexible display (eg, the display 310 ).

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) zooms in or zooms in to the user through the flexible display (eg, the display 310 ). A user interface that induces out can be displayed.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320 ) includes the size of the exposed area of the flexible display (eg, the display 310 ) and the optical magnification. It is possible to provide an associated user interface.

In an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to another embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 141) and the second a second housing (eg, second housing 142) connected to the first housing (eg, first housing 141) so as to be movable with respect to a first housing (eg, first housing 141); disposed on a housing (eg, the first housing 141) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 142), and according to movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142), the A flexible display (eg, the display 310) capable of changing the size of the exposed area toward the front of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100), a camera module (eg, the camera module 330) in which the optical magnification is set, and the camera A module (eg, camera module 330) is coupled to the first housing (eg, first housing 141) and a first lens module (eg, first lens module 910) disposed along a first optical axis ) including a first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510) and a second lens module coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 142) and disposed along the first optical axis ( Example: a second camera holder (eg, second camera holder 520) including at least a second lens module 920), wherein the second camera holder (eg, second camera holder 520) It is movable on the first optical axis with respect to the first camera holder (eg, the first camera holder 510) along with the movement of the second housing (eg, the second housing 142), and the flexible display (eg, the flexible display) : display 310) and a processor (eg, processor 320) electrically connected to the camera module (eg, camera module 330), wherein the processor (eg, processor 320) is the flexible Identifies the size of the exposure area of the display (eg, the display 310), and compares the current positions of the second lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) and the third lens module. Identifies a corresponding first position, and the second lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) and the third lens module satisfy the set optical magnification of the camera module (eg, the camera module 330) may identify a second position, and move the second lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) and the third lens module to the second position.

In an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to another embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) further includes a device extended sensing module (eg, the device extended sensing module 350). including, wherein the processor (eg, processor 320) detects a movement of the flexible display (eg, display 310) using the device extended sensing module (eg, device extended sensing module 350), and , the size of the exposed area may be identified based on the detection.

In an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) according to another embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 ) further includes a memory, wherein the memory includes the detected size of the exposed area and Data regarding the second position that satisfies the optical magnification may be stored.

In an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to another embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 320) includes the first lens module (eg, the first lens module 910) and the second The second lens module (eg, the second lens module 920) may be moved by at least one of a voice coil motor (VCM) method and a method using a piezoelectric actuator.

In the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100) according to another embodiment, the first lens module (eg, the first lens module 910) is coupled to a first piezoelectric actuator, and the second lens module ( For example, the second lens module 920) may be coupled to a second piezoelectric actuator.

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

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively". When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

According to various embodiments of the present document, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 3036 or external memory 3038) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 3001) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 3040) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 3020 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 3001 ) may call at least one of one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online. In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

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

Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
a first housing and a second housing connected to the first housing to be movable relative to the first housing;
a flexible display disposed on the first housing and the second housing, the structure of which can be changed according to the movement of the second housing;
A camera module capable of setting the optical magnification; and
A processor electrically connected to the flexible display and the camera module,
The camera module includes:
a first camera holder coupled to the first housing and including a first lens module disposed along a first optical axis; and
a second camera holder coupled to the second housing and including at least a second lens module disposed along the first optical axis,
the second camera holder is movable on the first optical axis with respect to the first camera holder following movement of the second housing;
The processor is:
identify movement of the second housing;
Identifies an arrangement state of lens modules that satisfy the identified movement of the second housing and the optical magnification,
moving the first lens module and the second lens module to be in the identified arrangement state. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a device extension sensing module,
The processor is:
Sensing the movement of the second housing or the flexible display using the device extension sensing module,
identifying a size of an exposed area of the flexible display based on the sensing;
An electronic device for identifying an arrangement state of lens modules that satisfy the identified size of the exposed area and the optical magnification. 3. The method according to claim 2,
As the size of the exposed area of the flexible display changes, the structure of the camera module also changes. The method according to claim 1,
more memory,
The memory stores the identified movement of the second housing and data regarding an arrangement state of lens modules satisfying the optical magnification. The method according to claim 1,
The first camera holder is coupled to the first housing through a first bracket,
and the second camera holder is coupled to the second housing through a second bracket. 6. The method of claim 5,
and the first bracket and the second bracket are screw-fastened to the first housing and the second housing. 6. The method of claim 5,
The second bracket includes a cushioning substrate,
The cushioning substrate is in contact with the first bracket, the electronic device. The method according to claim 1,
The processor is:
and identifying lengths of the first camera holder and the second camera holder formed by movement of the second housing. The method according to claim 1,
The processor is:
An electronic device for moving the first lens module and the second lens module by at least one of a voice coil motor (VCM) method and a method using a piezoelectric actuator. 10. The method of claim 9,
The first lens module is coupled to a first piezoelectric actuator,
The second lens module is coupled to a second piezoelectric actuator. The method according to claim 1,
The processor is:
It is determined whether the focus of the camera module is correct,
When it is determined that the focus is not aligned, the positions of the first lens module and the second lens module are readjusted,
When it is determined that the focus is correct, the electronic device acquires an image by using the camera module. The method according to claim 1,
The camera module,
Further comprising a third camera holder between the first camera holder and the second camera holder,
and the third camera holder is connected to the first camera holder and the second camera holder so as to be movable with respect to the first camera holder and the second camera holder. The method according to claim 1,
The processor is:
When the user obtains an input for expanding the flexible display, a zoom-in operation is performed,
and performing a zoom-out operation when the user obtains an input for reducing the flexible display. The method according to claim 1,
The processor is:
and displaying a user interface for inducing a user to zoom in or zoom out through the flexible display. The method according to claim 1,
The processor is:
An electronic device that provides a user interface in which a size of an exposed area of the flexible display and the optical magnification are linked. In an electronic device,
a first housing and a second housing connected to the first housing to be movable relative to the first housing;
a flexible display disposed on the first housing and the second housing and capable of changing the size of an exposed area on the front side of the electronic device according to the movement of the second housing;
a camera module with an optical magnification set;
The camera module includes:
a first camera holder coupled to the first housing and including a first lens module disposed along a first optical axis; and
a second camera holder coupled to the second housing and including at least a second lens module disposed along the first optical axis,
the second camera holder is movable on the first optical axis with respect to the first camera holder following movement of the second housing;
A processor electrically connected to the flexible display and the camera module,
The processor is:
identifying the size of the exposed area of the flexible display;
Identifies a first position corresponding to the current position of the second lens module and the third lens module,
Identifies a second position where the second lens module and the third lens module satisfy the set optical magnification of the camera module,
moving the second lens module and the third lens module to the second position. 17. The method of claim 16,
Further comprising a device extension sensing module,
The processor is:
Sensing the movement of the flexible display using the device extension sensing module,
and identifying a size of the exposed area based on the sensing. 18. The method of claim 17,
more memory,
and the memory stores data regarding the detected size of the exposed area and the second position that satisfies the optical magnification. 18. The method of claim 17,
The processor is:
An electronic device for moving the first lens module and the second lens module by at least one of a voice coil motor (VCM) method and a method using a piezoelectric actuator. 17. The method of claim 16,
The first lens module is coupled to a first piezoelectric actuator,
The second lens module is coupled to a second piezoelectric actuator.

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