KR20220130432A - Electronic pen apparatus and electronic apparatus including the electronic pen apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic pen device is disclosed. One embodiment includes: a housing, wherein a pattern area is formed on a part of the surface of the housing; a pen tip located at a first end of the housing; a wireless communication module located inside the housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen device and an electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen device from the electronic device; a temperature measurement module located inside the housing but located in an internal space corresponding to a surface on which the pattern area is formed, and performing a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of a temperature measurement target; and a control circuit located inside the housing, electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, controlling the temperature measurement module to allow the electronic pen device to operate as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target when the operation mode is a first operation mode, and allowing the electronic pen device to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode. The body temperature measurement accuracy can be improved.

Description

ELECTRONIC PEN APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE ELECTRONIC PEN APPARATUS

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic pen device and an electronic device including the electronic pen device.

The electronic pen (or stylus pen) may provide an environment in which a user can input handwriting on an electronic device (eg, a smartphone or a tablet). The electronic pen may transmit or receive data through short-range wireless communication with the electronic device.

When the electronic device has a body temperature measurement function, the accuracy of the body temperature measurement function of the electronic device may decrease due to heat generated by the operation of the electronic device, and the usability of the body temperature measurement function may decrease.

In addition, when the electronic device has a body temperature measurement function, commercialization of the electronic device may be possible only after approval for communication standards and medical standards.

According to various embodiments, a body temperature measurement function may be mounted in an electronic device and a detachable electronic pen.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic pen device may include: a housing, in which a pattern region is formed on a portion of a surface of the housing; a pen tip positioned at the first end of the housing; a wireless communication module located inside the housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen device and the electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen device from the electronic device; a temperature measurement module located inside the housing but located in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern region is formed, and performing a temperature measurement operation to measure a temperature of a temperature measurement target; and located inside the housing, electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen device operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target and a control circuit for controlling the temperature measuring module to control the temperature measurement module and for allowing the electronic pen device to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic pen device includes: a housing including a first end and a second end positioned in a direction opposite to the first end; a pen tip positioned at the first end of the housing; a wireless communication module located inside the housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen device and the electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen device from the electronic device; a first depressible button located at the second end of the housing; a temperature measurement module for performing a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of a temperature measurement target inside the first button; and located inside the housing, electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen device operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target and a control circuit for controlling the temperature measuring module to control the temperature measurement module and for allowing the electronic pen device to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes: a terminal housing including an inner space and a hole connected to the inner space; a display visible through a portion of the terminal housing; a processor located inside the terminal housing; and an electronic pen insertable into the inner space through the hole. The electronic pen includes a pen housing, wherein a pattern region is formed on a portion of a surface of the pen housing; a pen tip positioned at the first end of the pen housing; a wireless communication module located inside the pen housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen and the electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen from the electronic device; a temperature measurement module located inside the pen housing but located in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern region is formed, and performing a temperature measurement operation to measure a temperature of a temperature measurement target; and located inside the pen housing, electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target and a control circuit for controlling the temperature measuring module to control the temperature measurement module and allowing the electronic pen to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to improve body temperature measurement accuracy of the electronic pen device by reducing body temperature measurement errors.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the user measures body temperature through the electronic pen device for measuring body temperature, the user may easily monitor the measurement progress.

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

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a perspective view of an electronic device including an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3 is a block diagram of an electronic pen according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic pen according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5A is a block diagram of an electronic pen including a temperature measuring module, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5B to 5C are diagrams for explaining a temperature measuring module of an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6 to 8 are views for explaining an example in which a temperature measuring module is positioned inside the second end of the electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9 to 10 are views for explaining another example in which a temperature measuring module is positioned inside the second end of the electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
11 to 12 are diagrams for explaining an example of an electronic device including an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining an example in which a temperature measuring module is positioned inside a button unit of an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operating method of an electronic pen and an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
18 is a flowchart illustrating another example of an operation method of an electronic pen and an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and the overlapping description thereof will be omitted.

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

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. 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 120 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 uses less power than the main processor 121 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the 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 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

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

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

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

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The display module 160 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 160 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 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 102) (eg, a speaker or headphones) may output a sound.

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 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 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

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

The haptic module 179 may convert 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 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

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

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

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, 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 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 uses various techniques 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 192 may support various requirements defined in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 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) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 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 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module 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 designated 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 ( e.g. 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 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. 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 101 . The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 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.

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 of which 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 an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to 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 the present 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 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the 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 contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is different from the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. 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 through an application store (eg Play Store™) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly, online between smartphones (eg: smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created 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, module or 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.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device including an electronic pen according to various embodiments, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the electronic pen according to various embodiments, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic pen according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 210 may include a structure into which an electronic pen 230 (eg, a stylus pen) may be inserted.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may include a housing 211 , and a hole 212 may be provided in a portion of the housing 211 , for example, a portion of the side surface 211-1. can do.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may include a storage space 213 connected to the hole 212 , and the electronic pen 230 may be inserted into the storage space 213 . The accommodation space 213 may be expressed differently as an internal space into which the electronic pen 230 can be inserted.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 includes a button unit 231 that can be pressed on one end of the housing of the electronic pen 230 to facilitate taking the electronic pen 230 out of the storage space 213 of the electronic device 210 . may include.

According to an embodiment, when the button part 231 is pressed, the repulsion mechanism (eg, at least one spring) configured in association with the button part 231 operates, so that the electronic pen 230 is separated from the storage space 213 . can

According to an embodiment, some of the components of the electronic device 210 may be located inside the housing 211 , and some components (eg, an input device (not shown) or a sound output device (not shown)) may It may be exposed through a portion of the housing 211 . According to an embodiment, the microphone of the input device (not shown) may be exposed through a portion of the housing 211 to acquire an audio signal.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic pen 230 according to an embodiment includes a processor 310 , a memory 311 , a resonance circuit 312 , a charging circuit 313 , a battery 314 , a communication circuit 315 , It may include an antenna 316 , trigger circuitry 317 and/or sensor circuitry 318 . In some embodiments, the processor 310 of the electronic pen 230, at least a portion of the resonant circuit 312, and/or at least a portion of the communication circuit 315 may be formed on a printed circuit board or in the form of a chip. . The processor 310 , the resonant circuit 312 , and/or the communication circuit 315 includes the memory 311 , the charging circuit 313 , the battery 314 , the antenna 316 , the trigger circuit 317 and/or the sensor circuitry. It may be electrically connected to 318 . The electronic pen 230 according to an embodiment may include only a resonance circuit 312 and a button.

The processor 310 may include a generic processor configured to execute a customized hardware module or software (eg, an application program). The processor 310 is a hardware configuration including at least one of various sensors provided in the electronic pen 230 , a data measurement module, an input/output interface, a module for managing the state or environment of the electronic pen 230 , or a communication module It may include an element (function) or a software element (program). The processor 310 may include, for example, one or a combination of two or more of hardware, software, or firmware.

According to an embodiment, the processor 310 may receive a proximity signal corresponding to an electromagnetic field signal generated from a digitizer included in the display device of the electronic device 210 through the resonance circuit 312 . The processor 310 may control the resonance circuit 312 to transmit an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) input signal to the electronic device 210 when the proximity signal is checked through the resonance circuit 312 . .

According to an embodiment, the memory 311 may store information related to the operation of the electronic pen 230 . The information may include, for example, information for communication with the electronic device 210 and/or frequency information related to an input operation of the electronic pen 230 .

According to an embodiment, the resonance circuit 312 may include at least one of a coil, an inductor, and a capacitor. The resonant circuit 312 may be used by the electronic pen 230 to generate a signal including a resonant frequency. For example, to generate a signal, the electronic pen 230 may use at least one of an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) method, an active electrostatic (AES) method, or an electrically coupled resonance (ECR) method.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen 230 transmits a signal by the EMR method, the electronic pen 230 receives an electromagnetic field generated from an inductive panel of the electronic device 210 . Based on it, it is possible to generate a signal including a resonant frequency.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen 230 transmits a signal using the AES method, the electronic pen 230 may generate a signal using the electronic device 210 and capacitive coupling.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen 230 transmits a signal by the ECR method, the electronic pen 230 resonates based on an electric field generated from a capacitive device of the electronic device. It is possible to generate a signal comprising a frequency.

According to an embodiment, the resonance circuit 312 may be used to change the strength or frequency of the electromagnetic field according to a user's manipulation state. For example, the resonant circuit 312 may provide a frequency for recognizing a hovering input, a drawing input, a button input, or an erasing input.

According to an embodiment, when the charging circuit 313 is connected to the resonance circuit 312 based on the switching circuit, the resonance signal generated in the resonance circuit 312 may be rectified into a DC signal and provided to the battery 314 . have. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may determine whether the electronic pen 230 is inserted into the electronic device 210 by using the voltage level of the DC signal detected by the charging circuit 313 .

According to an embodiment, the battery 314 may be configured to store power required for the operation of the electronic pen 230 . Battery 314 may include, for example, a lithium-ion battery, or a capacitor, and may be rechargeable or replaceable. According to an embodiment, the battery 314 may be charged using power (eg, a DC signal (direct current power)) provided from the charging circuit 313 .

According to an embodiment, the communication circuit 315 may be configured to perform a wireless communication function between the electronic pen 230 and a communication module (not shown) of the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the communication circuit 315 may transmit the state information and input information of the electronic pen 230 to the electronic device 210 using a short-distance communication method. For example, the communication circuit 315 may include direction information (eg, motion sensor data) of the electronic pen 230 acquired through the sensor circuit 318 , voice information input through a microphone, or the remaining amount of the battery 314 . Information may be transmitted to the electronic device 210 . The short-range communication method may include, for example, at least one of Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), or wireless LAN.

According to an embodiment, the antenna 316 may be used to transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, the electronic device 210 ). According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may include a plurality of antennas, and among them, at least one antenna 316 suitable for a communication method may be selected. Through the selected at least one antenna 316 , the communication circuit 315 may exchange a signal or power with the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the trigger circuit 317 may include at least one button. According to an embodiment, the processor 310 may identify an input method (eg, touch or press) or type (eg, EMR button or BLE button) of a button of the electronic pen 230 . According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may transmit a signal according to an input of a button of the trigger circuit 317 to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the sensor circuit 318 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic pen 230 or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor circuit 318 may include a motion sensor (eg, a gesture sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a proximity sensor, or a combination thereof), a battery level sensor, a pressure sensor, a light sensor, a temperature sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, It may include at least one of a biosensor and a temperature sensor. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may transmit a signal detected through a sensor of the sensor circuit 318 to the electronic device 210 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic pen 230 may include a pen housing 400 forming an outer shape of the electronic pen 230 and an inner assembly inside the pen housing 400 . In the example shown in FIG. 4 , the inner assembly includes substantially all of the various components included in the electronic pen 230 , and may be inserted into the pen housing 400 .

According to an embodiment, the pen housing 400 may have a shape extending between the first end 400-1 and the second end 400-2, and may include an accommodation space 401 therein. . In one embodiment, the pen housing 400 may have an elliptical cross section consisting of a major axis and a minor axis, and may be formed in an elliptical column shape as a whole. The accommodating space 213 of the electronic device 210 may also have an elliptical cross-section corresponding to the shape of the pen housing 400 . The pen housing 400 may include a synthetic resin (eg, plastic) and/or a metallic material (eg, aluminum). According to an embodiment, the first end 400 - 1 of the pen housing 400 may be formed of a synthetic resin material.

According to an embodiment, the inner assembly may have an elongated shape corresponding to the shape of the pen housing 400 . The inner assembly may be largely divided into three types according to the longitudinal direction. For example, the inner assembly may include an ejection member 410 disposed at a position corresponding to the second end 400-2 of the pen housing 400, and a first end 400- of the pen housing 400. It may include a coil unit 420 disposed at a position corresponding to 1), and a circuit board unit 430 disposed at a position corresponding to the body of the pen housing 400 .

According to an embodiment, the ejection member 410 may include a configuration for withdrawing the electronic pen 230 from the receiving space 213 of the electronic device 210 . According to one embodiment, the ejection member 410 is disposed on the periphery of the shaft 411, the shaft 411 and comprises an ejection body 412 and a button portion 413 constituting the overall appearance of the ejection member 410. can The button unit 413 may correspond to the button unit 231 of FIG. 2 . When the inner assembly is fully inserted into the pen housing 400, at least a portion of the portion including the shaft 411 and the ejection body 412 is surrounded by the second end 400-2 of the pen housing 400, and the button The portion 413 may be exposed to the outside of the second end 400 - 2 . In an embodiment, a plurality of components not shown, for example, cam members or elastic members, may be disposed in the ejection body 412 to form a push-pull structure. According to an embodiment, the button part 413 may be substantially coupled to the shaft 411 to perform a linear reciprocating motion with respect to the ejection body 412 . According to an embodiment, the button unit 413 may include a button having a locking structure so that a user can take out the electronic pen 230 using a fingernail. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may provide another input method by including a sensor that detects a linear reciprocating motion of the shaft 411 .

According to an embodiment, the coil unit 420 includes a pen tip 421 exposed to the outside of the first end 400-1 when the inner assembly is completely inserted into the pen housing 400, a packing ring 422, It may include a pen pressure sensing unit 424 for acquiring a change in pressure according to the pressing of the coil 423 and/or the pen tip 421 wound a plurality of times. The packing ring 422 may include epoxy, rubber, urethane, or silicone. The packing ring 422 may be provided for the purpose of waterproofing and dustproofing, and may protect the coil unit 420 and the circuit board unit 430 from immersion or dust. According to an embodiment, the coil 423 may form a resonant frequency in a set frequency band (eg, 500 kHz), and is combined with at least one element (eg, a capacitive element) in a range to a certain extent. The resonance frequency formed by the coil 423 may be adjusted.

According to an embodiment, the circuit board unit 430 may include a printed circuit board 432 , a base 431 surrounding at least one surface of the printed circuit board 432 , and an antenna. According to an embodiment, a substrate seating portion 433 on which a printed circuit board 432 is disposed may be formed on one surface of the base 431 , and the printed circuit board 432 is seated on the substrate seating portion 433 . state can be fixed.

According to an embodiment, the printed circuit board 432 may include a first surface (eg, an upper surface) and a second surface (eg, a lower surface), and the first surface has a variable connection to the coil 423 . A capacitive capacitor or switch 434 may be disposed, and a charging circuit, battery or communication circuit may be disposed on the second side. For example, the battery may include an electric double layered capacitor (EDLC). The charging circuit is positioned between the coil 423 and the battery, and may include a voltage detector circuitry and a rectifier.

According to an embodiment, the antenna may include an antenna embedded in the antenna structure 439 and/or the printed circuit board 432 as in the example shown in FIG. 4 . According to various embodiments, a switch 434 may be provided on the printed circuit board 432 . The side button 437 provided in the electronic pen 230 may be used to press the switch 434 and may be exposed to the outside through the side opening 402 of the pen housing 400 . While the side button 437 is supported by the support member 438, if there is no external force acting on the side button 437, the support member 438 provides an elastic restoring force to move the side button 437 to a predetermined position. state can be restored or maintained.

According to an embodiment, the circuit board unit 430 may include another packing ring such as an O-ring. For example, O-rings made of an elastic material may be disposed at both ends of the base 431 to form a sealing structure between the base 431 and the pen housing 400 . In some embodiments, the support member 438 may partially adhere to the inner wall of the pen housing 400 around the side opening 402 to form a sealing structure. For example, the circuit board unit 430 may also form a waterproof or dustproof structure similar to the packing ring 422 of the coil unit 420 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may include a battery receiving part 435 in which the battery 436 is disposed on the upper surface of the base 431 . The battery 436 that may be mounted on the battery mounting unit 435 may include, for example, a cylinder type battery.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may include a microphone (not shown). The microphone may be directly connected to the printed circuit board 432 or connected to a separate flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (not shown) connected to the printed circuit board 432 . According to various embodiments, the microphone may be disposed in a position parallel to the side button 437 in the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen 230 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 230 may be configured separately from the electronic device 210 . In this case, the electronic pen 230 may be referred to as an electronic device. For example, in addition to the electronic device 210 , the electronic pen 230 may use an electromagnetic induction method (eg, EMR, AES, or ECR) with another external electronic device (eg, a smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device including a digitizer) in addition to the electronic device 210 . )-based function, or may perform wireless communication. Wireless communication may include, for example, Bluetooth and BLE (bluetooth low energy), but is not limited thereto.

5A is a block diagram of an electronic pen including a temperature measuring module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIGS. 5B to 5C are block diagrams of a temperature measuring module of the electronic pen according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 510 of FIG. 5A (eg, the electronic pen 230 of FIG. 2 ) may include a temperature measurement module 511 , a control circuit 512 , and a wireless communication module 513 . can Although not shown in FIG. 5A , the electronic pen 510 may further include a pen housing (eg, the pen housing 400 of FIG. 4 ).

According to an embodiment, the temperature measuring module 511 , the control circuit 512 , and the wireless communication module 513 may be located inside the pen housing.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 510 may include a printed circuit board (eg, the printed circuit board 432 of FIG. 4 ), and the control circuit 512 and/or the wireless communication module ( 513) may be located.

According to an embodiment, the temperature measuring module 511 may be located inside the second end of the pen housing (eg, the second end 400-2 of FIG. 4 ).

According to an embodiment, the temperature measuring module 511 may be located inside the button unit (eg, the button unit 413 of FIG. 4 ) of the electronic pen 510 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 510 may be inserted into the accommodation space 213 of the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen 510 is detached from the electronic device 210 (or detached from the electronic device 510 ), it may form a wireless communication link with the electronic device 210 . In other words, when the electronic pen 510 is separated from the electronic device 210 , it may be paired with the electronic device 210 . For example, the wireless communication module 513 of the electronic pen 510 may be wirelessly connected to the wireless communication module of the electronic device 210 through Bluetooth or BLE.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 210 is separated from the electronic pen 510, the first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and the second soft button corresponding to the second operation mode may be displayed on the display. have. For example, the first operation mode may indicate a mode in which the electronic pen 510 operates as a temperature measuring device, and the second operation mode indicates a mode in which the electronic pen 510 operates as an input device of the electronic device 210 . can indicate

According to an embodiment, when the user selects the first soft button or the second soft button, the electronic device 210 receives a control signal indicating that the electronic pen 510 operates in an operation mode corresponding to the selected soft button. It can be transmitted to the electronic pen 510 .

According to an embodiment, when receiving a control signal instructing an operation mode of the electronic pen 510 from the electronic device 210 , the wireless communication module 513 may transmit the control signal to the control circuit 512 .

According to an embodiment, when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the control circuit 510 may control the temperature measurement module 511 so that the electronic pen 510 operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target. . The temperature measurement target may include, for example, a person, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the temperature measurement module 511 may perform a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target.

An example of a temperature measurement module 511 is shown in FIG. 5B . In the example shown in FIG. 5B , the temperature measurement module 511 may include a filter 511-1, a lens 511-2, a thermistor 511-3, and/or an infrared sensor 511-4. have.

As will be described later, according to an embodiment, the temperature measurement operation of the temperature measurement module 511 includes the operation of the filter 511-1, the operation of the lens 511-2, the operation of the thermistor 511-3, and/or the infrared rays. It may include the operation of the sensor 511-4.

According to an embodiment, the filter 511-1 may pass infrared rays of the temperature measurement target.

According to an embodiment, the lens 511 - 2 may condense infrared light of the temperature measurement target and provide it to the infrared sensor 511-4 .

According to an embodiment, the thermistor 511-3 may be disposed adjacent to the infrared sensor 511-4.

According to an embodiment, the thermistor 511-3 is installed inside the temperature measurement module 511 before the infrared sensor 511-4 detects the infrared rays of the temperature measurement object (or before measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement object). A first internal temperature value may be generated by measuring the temperature. In other words, the thermistor 511-3 may measure the ambient temperature.

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 may receive the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 from the temperature measurement module 511 , and measure the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3. It may be provided by the wireless communication module 513 . The wireless communication module 513 may transmit the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may determine whether the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range (eg, about 35 to about 42 degrees).

According to an embodiment, when the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range, the electronic device 210 sets the side button (eg, the side button 437 of FIG. 4 ) of the electronic pen 510 . ) to guide the user to press . For example, the electronic device 210 may visually output a message indicating pressing the side button of the electronic pen 510 on the display and/or output a voice indicating pressing the side button of the electronic pen 510 through a speaker. can If the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range, the electronic device 210 determines that the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range. can be notified to

According to an embodiment, if the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is not within the first temperature range, the electronic device 210 determines that it is not a temperature measurement environment (or temperature measurement condition) and waits for a while. The user may be guided, and the electronic pen 510 may be notified that the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is not within a predetermined range. In an embodiment, the thermistor 511-3 may wait for a predetermined time (eg, 5 seconds) and re-measure the temperature inside the temperature measurement module 511 after a specified time has elapsed. For example, the designated time is not limited to the aforementioned 5 seconds. When the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 is lower than the lower limit of the first temperature range (eg about 35 degrees) or higher than the upper limit of the first temperature range (eg about 42 degrees), the infrared sensor ( 511-4), an error may occur when measuring the temperature. According to an embodiment, when the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is not within the first temperature range, the electronic device 210 waits for a predetermined time in the electronic pen 510 to prevent such a measurement error from occurring. you can ask to do The thermistor 511-3 of the electronic pen 510 may re-measure the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 after a predetermined time has elapsed. The control circuit 512 may transmit the re-measurement result of the thermistor 511-3 to the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513 . The electronic device 210 may receive the re-measurement result of the thermistor 511-3 from the electronic pen 510 , and if the re-measurement result of the thermistor 511-3 is within a predetermined range, the electronic pen 510 may be provided to the user. can guide you to press the side button of

According to an embodiment, when the first internal temperature value (or re-measurement result) of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range and the user presses the side button of the electronic pen 510 , the control circuit 512 may , it is possible to drive or wake up the infrared sensor 511-4. For example, in a situation in which the electronic pen 510 receives from the electronic device 210 that the first internal temperature value (or re-measurement result) of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range, the user When the side button of the 510 is pressed, a switch (eg, the switch 434 of FIG. 4 ) may be pressed to generate an electrical signal (eg, a voltage signal). The control circuit 512 may drive the infrared sensor 511-4 when detecting an electrical signal. In one embodiment, the control circuit 512 may drive the infrared sensor 511-4 while the user presses the side button of the electronic pen 510 and when the user does not press the side button of the electronic pen 510 . Driving of the infrared sensor 511-4 may be stopped.

According to an embodiment, the infrared sensor 511-4 may generate first data by detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target.

According to an embodiment, the thermistor 511-3 operates at a predetermined time (eg, 0.5 second) interval while the infrared sensor 511-4 is driven (or while the user presses the side button of the electronic pen 510). can measure the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 to generate second internal temperature values. For example, the set time is not limited to 0.5 seconds.

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 may receive the first data of the infrared sensor 511-4 from the infrared sensor 511-4 and may provide the first data to the wireless communication module 513 . have. The control circuit 512 may receive the second internal temperature values of the thermistor 511-3 from the thermistor 511-3 and may provide the second internal temperature values to the wireless communication module 513 . The wireless communication module 513 may transmit the first data and the second internal temperature values to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may determine whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference. When the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference, the electronic device 210 may determine that the first data is unreliable and guide the user to try the temperature measurement again. The electronic device 210 may convert the first data into body temperature data through a temperature conversion algorithm when the amount of change in the second internal temperature values is equal to or less than a set reference. According to an implementation, the electronic device 210 may determine whether the slope of the second internal temperature values exceeds the set slope, and if the slope of the second internal temperature values exceeds the set slope, it is determined that the reliability of the first data is unreliable. to guide the user to retry the temperature measurement. When the slope of the second internal temperature values is equal to or less than the set slope, the electronic device 210 may convert the first data into body temperature data through a temperature conversion algorithm. The electronic device 210 may display the temperature of the temperature measurement target on the display based on the body temperature data.

Another example of the temperature measurement module 511 is shown in FIG. 5C . In the example shown in FIG. 5C , the temperature measurement module 511 includes a filter 511-1, a lens 511-2, a thermistor 511-3, an infrared sensor 511-4, and a first circuit 511 -5) may be included.

According to an embodiment, the temperature measurement operation of the temperature measurement module 511 includes the operation of the filter 511-1, the operation of the lens 511-2, the operation of the thermistor 511-3, and the infrared sensor 511-4. ), and/or the operation of the first circuit 511 - 5 .

According to an embodiment, the first circuit 515-5 may be electrically connected to the thermistor 511-3 and/or the infrared sensor 511-4.

According to an embodiment, the first circuit 511 - 5 may be an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The first circuit 511-5 operates to check whether the first internal temperature value of the thermistor 511-3 is within the first temperature range (eg, about 35 to about 42 degrees), the thermistor 511-3 An operation of checking whether the amount of change of the second internal temperature values (or the slope of the second internal temperature values) exceeds a set reference (or a set slope) of the conversion can be performed.

According to an embodiment, the first circuit 511 - 5 may transmit body temperature data to the wireless communication module 513 , and the wireless communication module 513 may transmit body temperature data to the electronic device 210 . The electronic device 210 may display the body temperature of the temperature measurement target on the display based on the body temperature data.

According to an embodiment, when the operation mode of the electronic pen 510 is the second operation mode, the control circuit 510 may cause the electronic pen 510 to operate as an input device of the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, when the side button of the electronic pen 510 is pressed in the second mode, the control circuit 512 determines that an operation mapped to the pressed type of the side button of the electronic pen 510 is performed by the electronic device 210 . ) may transmit a signal according to the pressed type of the side button to the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513 . The type in which the side button of the electronic pen 510 is pressed may include, for example, a type in which the user presses the side button for a long time, and a type in which the user presses the side button briefly multiple times (eg, twice), but is limited thereto. doesn't happen For example, when the user presses and holds the side button of the electronic pen 510 in the second mode, the control circuit 512 transmits a signal indicating that the side button is long pressed to the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513 can be sent to The user's long press of the side button may be mapped to a camera shooting action. When receiving a signal indicating that the side button is long pressed from the electronic pen 510 , the electronic device 210 may perform a camera photographing operation. In the second mode, the user may remotely control the electronic device 210 with the electronic pen 510 .

6 to 8 are views for explaining an example in which a temperature measuring module is positioned inside the second end of the electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic pen 600 (eg, the electronic pen 510 ) may include a pen housing 611 .

According to an embodiment, the pen housing 611 may include a first end 611-1, a second end 611-2, and a body 611-3. The body 611-3 may be elongated between the first end 611-1 and the second end 611-2.

According to an embodiment, a pen tip 614 may be positioned at the first end 611-1, and the side button 613 (eg, the side button 437 of FIG. 4 ) on the body 611-3. This can be located

According to an embodiment, the pattern region 612 may be formed on a portion of the surface of the second end 611 - 2 , and the temperature measuring module 511 is disposed in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern region 612 is formed. can be located In an embodiment, at least one recess may be formed in the pattern region 612 .

According to an embodiment, as shown in the example shown in FIG. 7A , an opening 710 may be formed in a side surface of the pattern region 612 . The lens 511 - 2 of the temperature measuring module 511 may face the opening 710 . The temperature measurement module 511 may detect infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through the opening 710 .

An enlarged view of part A of the pattern area 612 is shown in FIG. 7B . In the example shown in FIG. 7B , the cross-section of the pattern region 612 may be rectangular. In the example shown in FIG. 7B , the protruding portions in the pattern area 612 may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance.

Another example of the pattern area 612 is shown in FIG. 7C . In the example shown in FIG. 7C , the cross-section of the pattern region 612 may be triangular.

Another example of a pattern area 612 is shown in FIG. 7D . In the example shown in FIG. 7D , the cross-section of the pattern region 612 may be trapezoidal.

In FIG. 8 , when the electronic pen 600 of FIG. 6 is viewed from the y-axis, an example of a cross section of the pattern region 612 and the inner space is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 8 , the pattern region 612 may correspond to the pattern region shown in FIG. 7B . In the example shown in FIG. 8 , the temperature measuring module 511 may be located in an internal space corresponding to the pattern area 612 and may detect infrared rays through the opening 710 .

9 to 10 are views for explaining another example in which a temperature measuring module is positioned inside the second end of the electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 9 , the electronic pen 900 (eg, the electronic pen 510 ) may include a pen housing 911 .

According to an embodiment, the pen housing 911 may include a first end 911-1, a second end 911-2, and a body 911-3. The body 911-3 may be elongated between the first end 911-1 and the second end 911-2.

According to an embodiment, the pen tip 914 may be located at the first end 911-1, and the side button 913 (eg, the side button 437 of FIG. 4 ) is located on the body 911-3. This can be located

According to an embodiment, a pattern region 912 may be formed on a portion of the surface of the second end 911-2, and the temperature measurement module 511 is disposed in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern region 912 is formed. can be located The description of the pattern area 612 described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 may be applied to the pattern area 912 of FIG. 9 , so a detailed description of the pattern area 912 of FIG. 9 will be omitted.

According to an embodiment, a button part 915 (eg, the button part 413 of FIG. 4 ) may be located at the second end 911-2.

According to an embodiment, as shown in the example shown in FIG. 10 , an opening 1010 may be formed in the button part 915 . The lens 511-3 of the temperature measuring module 511 may face the opening 1010 . The temperature measurement module 511 may detect infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through the opening 1010 .

11 to 12 are diagrams for explaining an example of an electronic device including an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

11 shows an example of a cross-section of the electronic device 210 when viewed from the z-axis, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for the electronic device 210 when viewed from the y-axis.

In the example shown in FIG. 11 , the electronic pen 510 may be inserted into the storage space 213 of the electronic device 1100 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may include a processor 1110 and a display 1120 . The processor 1110 of FIG. 11 may be included in the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , and the display 1120 of FIG. 11 may be included in the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .

According to an embodiment, when the processor 1110 and the display 1120 operate, heat may be generated in the electronic device 210 by the operations of the processor 1110 and the display 1120 .

In the example shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 , if the pattern region 612 is not present, a portion of the pen housing in the region where the temperature measuring module 511 is located in the electronic pen 510 and the internal space 213 of the electronic device 210 are The contact area between the inner walls may be increased, and heat generated by the electronic device 210 may increase the temperature inside the temperature measuring module 511 . Without the pattern region 612 , the temperature inside the temperature measuring module 511 may increase to a higher level due to the heat generated by the electronic device 210 , and in a state where the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 is increased, the user can use the electronic pen may be detached from the electronic device 210 and the temperature of the temperature measurement target may be measured. In this case, the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 may exceed the first temperature range (eg, 35 to 42 degrees), and thus a measurement error may occur.

According to an embodiment, a portion of the pen housing in the region where the temperature measuring module 511 is located may have an increased contact area with air due to the pattern region 612 , and may be connected to the inner wall of the receiving space 213 of the electronic device 210 . The contact area may be reduced. For example, when there is a pattern region 612 , the temperature inside the temperature measurement module 511 may increase to a lower level due to heat generated by the electronic device 210 , and the user may use the electronic pen 510 with the electronic device ( 210), and can measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target. In this case, since the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 may be within the first temperature range (eg, about 35 to about 42 degrees), a measurement error may not occur.

13 to 16 are diagrams for explaining an example in which a temperature measuring module is positioned inside a button unit of an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 13 , the electronic pen 1300 (eg, the electronic pen 510 ) may include a pen housing 1311 .

According to an embodiment, the pen housing 1311 may include a first end 1311-1, a second end 1311-2, and a body 1311-3. The body 1311-3 may be elongated between the first end 1311-1 and the second end 1311-2.

According to an embodiment, the pen tip 1314 may be located at the first end 1311-1, and the side button 1313 (eg, the side button 437 of FIG. 4 ) is located on the body 1311-3. This can be located

According to an embodiment, the button part 1312 (eg, the button part 413 of FIG. 4 ) may be located at the second end part 1311 - 2 .

According to an embodiment, the temperature measuring module 511 may be located inside the button unit 1312 .

According to an embodiment, as shown in the example shown in FIG. 14 , an opening 1410 may be formed in the button part 1312 . The temperature measurement module 511 may detect infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through the opening 1010 .

15 shows an example of a portion of a cross-section of the electronic pen 1300 when viewed from 14A-14A' in the z-axis. 15 , the temperature measurement module 511 may be located in the inner space of the button unit 1312 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 1300 may include a first contact part 1510 and a second contact part 1520 , and the first contact part 1510 may be connected to the button part 1312 .

According to an embodiment, when the user presses the button part 1312 , the first contact part 1510 may contact the second contact part 1520 as shown in FIG. 16 . When the first contact part 1510 and the second contact part 1520 are in contact, the infrared sensor 511-4 in the temperature measurement module 511 may be driven and the infrared sensor 511-4 may detect infrared rays. have.

17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operating method of an electronic pen and an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 17 , in operation 1701 , an electronic device 1700-1 (eg, the electronic device 210) and an electronic pen 1700-2 (eg, the electronic pen 230 of FIG. 2 and the electronic pen of FIG. 5) 510 , the electronic pen 600 of FIG. 6 , the electronic pen 900 of FIG. 9 , or the electronic pen 1300 of FIG. 13 ) may be connected through wireless communication. For example, when the electronic pen 1700-2 is separated from the electronic device 1700-1, the electronic device 1700-1 and the electronic pen 1700-2 may form a short-range wireless communication connection.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1702 , the electronic device 1700-1 may display the first and second soft buttons on a display (eg, the display 1120 of FIG. 11 ). For example, the electronic device 1700-1 may display the first and second soft buttons on the display 1120 when the electronic pen 1700-2 is separated from the electronic device 1700-1. The first soft button may correspond to the first operation mode and the second soft button may correspond to the second operation mode.

The user may select a first soft button from among the first and second soft buttons displayed on the display 1120 of the electronic device 1700-1.

According to an embodiment, when the user selects the first soft button, the electronic device 1700-1 may transmit a signal indicating that it will operate in the first operation mode to the electronic pen 1700-2 in operation 1703.

According to an embodiment, when receiving a signal indicating operation in the first operation mode from the electronic device 1700-1, the electronic pen 1700-2 measures the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 in operation 1704. A first internal temperature value may be generated by measuring. For example, the thermistor 511-3 in the temperature measurement module 511 may measure the temperature inside the temperature measurement module 511 to generate a first internal temperature value.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1705 , the electronic pen 1700 - 2 may transmit the first internal temperature value to the electronic device 1700-1.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1706 , the electronic device 1700-1 may determine whether the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range. The first temperature range may be, for example, about 35 to about 42 degrees, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, when the first internal temperature value is not within the first temperature range, the electronic device 1700-1 may guide the user to wait in operation 1707 . For example, the electronic device 1700-1 may display a message to wait for a while on the display 1120 and/or output it through a speaker. Although not shown in FIG. 17 , when the first internal temperature value is not within the first temperature range, the electronic device 1700-1 sends a message that the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range to the electronic pen 1700-2. can be forwarded to The electronic pen 1700-2 may wait for a predetermined time when receiving a message from the electronic device 1700-1 indicating that the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range, and when a predetermined time elapses, The thermistor 511-3 may re-measure the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 . The electronic pen 1700 - 2 may transmit the re-measurement result to the electronic device 1700-1, and the electronic device 1700-1 may check whether the re-measurement result is within the first temperature range.

According to an embodiment, when the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range, in operation 1708 , the electronic device 1700-1 may guide the user to press the side button of the electronic pen 1700-2. have. Although not shown in FIG. 17 , the electronic device 1700-1 may guide the user to maintain a predetermined distance (eg, 3 to 5 cm) between the measurement portion of the temperature measurement target and the electronic pen 1700 - 2 . The measurement site of the temperature measurement target may include, for example, a forehead or a wrist, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1709 , the electronic pen 1700 - 2 detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target by driving the infrared sensor 511-4 while the user presses the side button of the electronic pen 1700 - 2 . And through the thermistor 511-3, the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 may be measured at a set time interval (eg, 0.5 seconds). In operation 1709 , the infrared sensor 511-4 may generate first data by detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target, and the thermistor 511-3 measures the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 at set time intervals. to generate second internal temperature values.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1710 , the electronic pen 1700 - 2 may transmit the first data and the second internal temperature values to the electronic device 1700-1.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1711 , the electronic device 1700-1 may determine whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference. For example, the electronic device 1700-1 may determine whether a difference “T2-T1” between the second internal temperature value T1 and the second internal temperature value T2 exceeds a set reference. According to an implementation, the electronic device 1700-1 may check whether the slope of the second internal temperature values exceeds a set slope. For example, the electronic pen 1700 - 2 may generate the second internal temperature values T1 and T2 at 0.5 second intervals. The electronic device 1700-1 may calculate a slope “(T2-T1)/0.5” of the second internal temperature values, and may determine whether “(T2-T1)/0.5” exceeds a set slope.

According to an embodiment, when the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference, the electronic device 1700-1 may guide the user to re-measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target in operation 1712 . The electronic device 1700-1 may determine that the first data generated by the infrared sensor 511-4 is unreliable when the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference, and the temperature of the temperature measurement target You can guide the user to re-measure For example, the electronic device 1700-1 may display a message of temperature re-measurement on the display 1120 and/or output it through a speaker. When the user is guided to re-measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target, the user may press the site button of the electronic pen 1700-1. The electronic pen 1700 - 2 may perform operation 1709 .

According to an embodiment, when the amount of change in the second internal temperature values is less than or equal to a set reference value, in operation 1713 , the electronic device 1700-1 converts the first data received from the electronic pen 1700-2 into body temperature data. can

According to an embodiment, in operation 1714 , the electronic device 1700-1 may display the body temperature on the display 1120 based on the body temperature data.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1715 , the electronic device 1700-1 may transmit a signal indicating completion of temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1700-2.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1716 , when a signal indicating completion of temperature measurement is received from the electronic device 1700-1, the electronic pen 1700 - 2 may operate in the second operation mode. In the second operation mode, the electronic pen 1700-2 may operate as an input device of the electronic device 1700-1. The user may remotely control the electronic device 1700-1 by using the electronic pen 1700-2 operating in the second operation mode.

According to an embodiment, when the user presses the temperature measurement start button displayed on the display of the electronic device 1700-1, the electronic pen 1700-2 may start to measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target. For example, when determining that the first internal temperature value is within a predetermined range in operation 1706 , the electronic device 1700-1 may display a temperature measurement start button on the display of the electronic device 1700-1. When the user presses the temperature measurement start button displayed on the display of the electronic device 1700-1, the electronic device 1700-1 may transmit a control signal instructing the temperature measurement start to the electronic pen 1700-2.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 1700 - 2 may measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target when receiving a control signal instructing the start of temperature measurement from the electronic device 1700-1. The electronic pen 1700-2 can detect the infrared ray of the temperature measurement target by driving the infrared sensor 511-4, and set the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 through the thermistor 511-3 at a set time interval. can be measured

According to an embodiment, when the user presses the temperature measurement start button again, the electronic device 1700-1 may transmit a control signal instructing to stop temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1700-2. In another embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the temperature measurement start button is pressed, the electronic device 1700-1 may transmit a control signal instructing to stop temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1700-2.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen 1700 - 2 receives a control signal instructing to stop measuring the temperature from the electronic device 1700 - 1, the electronic pen 1700 - 2 may stop measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target. In the electronic pen 1700-2, the infrared sensor 511-4 detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target and the first data generated by the thermistor 511-3 sets the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 at a set time interval. It is possible to transmit the second internal temperature values generated by measuring to the electronic device 1700-1. When the electronic device 1700-1 receives the first data and the second internal temperature values, in operation 1711, the electronic device 1700-1 may check whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference, and the amount of change in the second internal temperature values If the set criterion is exceeded, operation 1712 may be performed, and if the amount of change in the second internal temperature values is equal to or less than the set criterion, operations 1713 to 1715 may be performed.

Since the matters described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16 may be applied to the matters described with reference to FIG. 17 , a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

18 is a flowchart illustrating another example of an operation method of an electronic pen and an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 18 , in operation 1801 , an electronic device 1800 - 1 (eg, the electronic device 210 ) and an electronic pen 1800 - 2 (eg, the electronic pen 230 of FIG. 2 , the electronic pen of FIG. 5 ) 510 , the electronic pen 600 of FIG. 6 , the electronic pen 900 of FIG. 9 , or the electronic pen 1300 of FIG. 13 ) may be connected through wireless communication. For example, when the electronic pen 1800 - 2 is separated from the electronic device 1800 - 1 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 and the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may establish a short-range wireless communication connection.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1802 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 may display the first and second soft buttons on the display 1120 . For example, the electronic device 1800 - 1 may display the first and second soft buttons on the display 1120 when the electronic pen 1800 - 2 is separated from the electronic device 1800 - 1 . The first soft button may correspond to the first operation mode and the second soft button may correspond to the second operation mode.

The user may select a first soft button from among the first and second soft buttons displayed on the display 1120 of the electronic device 1800 - 1 .

According to an embodiment, when the user selects the first soft button, the electronic device 1800 - 1 may transmit a signal indicating that it will operate in the first operation mode to the electronic pen 1800 - 2 in operation 1803 .

According to an embodiment, when receiving a signal indicating to operate in the first operation mode from the electronic device 1800 - 1 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 measures the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 in operation 1804 . A first internal temperature value may be generated by measuring. For example, the thermistor 511-3 in the temperature measurement module 511 may measure the temperature inside the temperature measurement module 511 to generate a first internal temperature value.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1805 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may determine whether the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range. For example, the first circuit 511-5 in the temperature measurement module 511 may receive the first internal temperature value from the thermistor 511-3 and determine whether the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range. can be checked

According to an embodiment, in operation 1806 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may transmit a second signal to the electronic device 1800 - 1 when the first internal temperature value is not within the first temperature range. The electronic pen 1800-2 can wait for a predetermined time when the first internal temperature value is not within the first temperature range, and when the predetermined time elapses, the thermistor 511-3 in the temperature measurement module 511 is the temperature measurement module (511) The internal temperature can be re-measured. The first circuit 511 - 5 may check whether the re-measurement result is within the first temperature range.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1807 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may transmit a first signal to the electronic device 1800 - 1 when the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1808 , when receiving the first signal from the electronic pen 1800 - 2 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 may guide the user to press the side button of the electronic pen 1800 - 2 and when the second signal is received from the electronic pen 1800 - 2 , it is possible to guide the user to wait.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1809, the electronic pen 1800-2 detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target by driving the infrared sensor 511-4 while the user presses the side button of the electronic pen 1800-2. and the thermistor 511-3 may measure the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 at predetermined time intervals. In operation 1809, the infrared sensor 511-4 may generate first data by detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target, and the thermistor 511-3 measures the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 at predetermined time intervals. to generate second internal temperature values.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1810 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may determine whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1811 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may transmit a third signal to the electronic device 1800 - 1 when the amount of change in the second internal temperature values exceeds a set reference.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1812 , when the electronic device 1800 - 1 receives the third signal from the electronic pen 1800 - 2 , it may guide the user to measure the temperature again. The user may press a site button of the electronic pen 1800 - 1 and the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may perform an operation 1809 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 1813 , when the amount of change in the second internal temperature values is less than or equal to a preset reference value, the electronic pen 1800 - 2 converts the first data generated by the infrared sensor 511-4 into body temperature data. can do. For example, the first circuit 511 - 5 may receive the first data from the infrared sensor 511-4 and convert the first data into body temperature data.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1814 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may transmit body temperature data to the electronic device 510 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 1815 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 may display the body temperature on the display 1120 based on the body temperature data.

According to an embodiment, in operation 1816 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 may transmit a signal indicating completion of temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1800 - 2 .

According to an embodiment, in operation 1817 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may operate in the second operation mode when a signal indicating completion of temperature measurement is received from the electronic device 1800 - 1 . In the second operation mode, the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may operate as an input device of the electronic device 1800 - 1 . The user may remotely control the electronic device 1800 - 1 by using the electronic pen 1800 - 2 operating in the second operation mode.

According to an embodiment, when the user presses the temperature measurement start button displayed on the display of the electronic device 1800 - 1 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may start to measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target. For example, when receiving the first signal from the electronic pen 1800 - 2 in operation 1807 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 may display a temperature measurement start button on the display of the electronic device 1800 - 1 . When the user presses a temperature measurement start button displayed on the display of the electronic device 1800 - 1 , the electronic device 1800 - 1 may transmit a control signal instructing the start of temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1800 - 2 .

According to an embodiment, when receiving a control signal instructing to start temperature measurement from the electronic device 1800 - 1 , the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target. The electronic pen 1800-2 can detect the infrared ray of the temperature measurement target by driving the infrared sensor 511-4, and set the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 through the thermistor 511-3 at a set time interval. can be measured

According to an embodiment, when the user presses the temperature measurement start button again, the electronic device 1800 - 1 may transmit a control signal instructing to stop temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1800 - 2 . In another embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the temperature measurement start button is pressed, the electronic device 1800 - 1 may transmit a control signal instructing to stop temperature measurement to the electronic pen 1800 - 2 .

According to an embodiment, when receiving a control signal instructing to stop measuring the temperature from the electronic device 1800 - 1, the electronic pen 1800 - 2 may stop measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target. The electronic pen 1800-2 may check whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values generated by the thermistor 511-3 measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 at a set time interval exceeds a set standard. If the amount of change of the second internal temperature values exceeds the set reference, operation 1811 may be performed. If the amount of change of the second internal temperature values is equal to or less than the set reference, operations 1813 to 1814 may be performed.

Since the matters described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17 may be applied to the matters described with reference to FIG. 18 , a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 may include housings 611 and 911 (here, pattern regions 612 and 912 are formed on a portion of the surface of the housings 611 and 911 ); pen tips (614, 914) located at first ends (611-1, 911-1) of housings (611, 911); It is located inside the housings 611 and 911 , performs wireless communication between the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 and the electronic device 210 , and receives the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 from the electronic device 210 . ) a wireless communication module 513 for receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the; a temperature measurement module 511 located inside the housings 611 and 911 but located in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern regions 612 and 912 is formed, and performing a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of the temperature measurement target; and electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , 900 located inside the housings 611 and 911 , electrically connected to the wireless communication module 513 and the temperature measuring module 511 , and when the operation mode is the first operation mode controls the temperature measurement module 511 to operate as a device for measuring the temperature of a temperature measurement target, and when the operation mode is the second operation mode, the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 receive the input of the electronic device 210 . It may include a control circuit 512 to operate as a device.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 may further include pushable buttons 613 and 913 partially exposed to the outside of the housings 611 and 911 .

According to an embodiment, when the buttons 613 and 913 are pressed in the first mode, the temperature measurement module 511 detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through the infrared sensor 511-4 to generate first data. can

According to an embodiment, when the buttons 613 and 913 are pressed in the second mode, the wireless communication module 513 performs a button ( A signal according to the pressing of 613 and 913 may be transmitted to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the temperature measurement module 511 may include a thermistor 511-3 for measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 and an infrared sensor 511-4 for detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target. can

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 transmits the first internal temperature value generated by the thermistor 511-3 measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 through the wireless communication module 513 to the electronic device ( 210), and receives information indicating whether the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range from the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513, and the first internal temperature value is the first temperature When the buttons 613 and 913 that are within the range and partially exposed to the outside of the housings 611 and 911 are pressed, the infrared sensor 511-4 may be driven.

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 includes the first data generated by the infrared sensor 511-4 sensing infrared light and the thermistor 511-3 at a predetermined time interval inside the temperature measurement module 511 . The second internal temperature values generated by measuring the temperature may be transmitted to the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513 .

According to an embodiment, the temperature measuring module 511 may further include a first circuit 511-5 electrically connected to the thermistor 511-3 and the infrared sensor 511-4.

According to an embodiment, the first circuit 511-5 determines whether the first internal temperature value generated by the thermistor 511-3 measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 is within the first temperature range. It can be confirmed, and when the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range and the buttons 613 and 913 partially exposed to the outside of the housings 611 and 911 are pressed, the infrared sensor 511-4 can be driven, , the infrared sensor 511-4 may process the first data generated by detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target (eg, convert the first data into body temperature data), and the thermistor 511-3 may be set for a predetermined time It is possible to check whether the amount of change of the generated second internal temperature values exceeds a preset standard by measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 at intervals, and the amount of change of the second internal temperature values does not exceed the preset standard. Otherwise, the processed first data (eg, body temperature data) may be transmitted to the wireless communication module 513 .

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 513 may transmit the processed first data to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, openings 710 and 1010 may be formed in a portion of the pattern regions 612 and 912 .

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 513 may transmit a result of the temperature measurement operation to the electronic device 210 and receive a completion response to the temperature measurement operation from the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 may cause the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 to operate in the second mode upon receiving the completion response.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 are separated from the electronic device 210 , the display 1120 of the electronic device 210 includes a first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and the A second soft button corresponding to the second operation mode may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 513 may receive a signal according to a selected one of the first soft button and the second soft button from the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 include a housing 1311 ; a pen tip 1314 located at the first end 1311-1 of the housing 1311; It is located inside the housing 1311 , performs wireless communication between the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 and the electronic device 210 , and indicates the operation mode of the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 from the electronic device 210 . a wireless communication module 513 for receiving a signal; A temperature for performing a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of the temperature measurement object inside the first button 1312 (here, the first button 1312), which can be pressed at the second end 1311-2 of the housing 1311 including a measurement module 511); and located inside the housing 1300 , electrically connected to the wireless communication module 513 and the temperature measurement module 511 , and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 are temperature measurement targets control the temperature measurement module 511 to operate as a device for measuring the temperature of It may include a control circuit 512 to

According to an embodiment, the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 may further include a pushable second button 1313 partially exposed to the outside of the housing 1311 .

According to an embodiment, when the second button 1313 is pressed in the first mode, the temperature measurement module 511 detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through the infrared sensor 511-4 to generate first data. can

According to an embodiment, when the second button 1313 is pressed in the second mode, the wireless communication module 513 performs a second operation mapped to the pressing of the second button 1313 in the electronic device 210 . A signal according to the pressing of the button 1313 may be transmitted to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the temperature measurement module 511 may include a thermistor 511-3 for measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measurement module 511 and an infrared sensor 511-4 for detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target. can

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 transmits the first internal temperature value generated by the thermistor 511-3 measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 through the wireless communication module 513 to the electronic device ( 210), information indicating whether the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range can be received from the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513, and the first internal temperature value is the second When the second button 1313 partially exposed to the outside of the housing 1311 is pressed within a temperature range of 1, the infrared sensor 511-4 may be driven.

According to an embodiment, in the control circuit 512 , the first data generated by the infrared sensor 511-4 sensing infrared rays and the thermistor 511-3 are the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 at regular time intervals. may be transmitted to the electronic device 210 through the wireless communication module 513, the second internal temperature values generated by measuring the.

According to an embodiment, the temperature measuring module 511 may further include a first circuit 511-5 electrically connected to the thermistor 511-3 and the infrared sensor 511-4.

According to an embodiment, the first circuit 511-5 determines whether the first internal temperature value generated by the thermistor 511-3 measuring the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 is within the first temperature range. can be confirmed, and when the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range and the second button 1313 partially exposed to the outside of the housing 1311 is pressed, the infrared sensor 511-4 can be driven, and the infrared The sensor 511-4 may process the first data generated by detecting infrared rays, and the thermistor 511-3 measures the internal temperature of the temperature measuring module 511 at regular time intervals to measure the internal temperature of the second internal It may be checked whether the amount of change in the temperature values exceeds a preset reference, and if the amount of change in the second internal temperature values does not exceed the preset reference, the processed first data may be transmitted to the wireless communication module 513 .

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 513 may transmit the processed first data to the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, an opening 1410 may be formed in a portion of the first button 1312 so that the temperature measuring module 511 detects infrared rays.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 513 may transmit a result of the temperature measurement operation to the electronic device 210 and receive a completion response to the temperature measurement operation from the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the control circuit 512 may cause the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 to operate in the second mode upon receiving the completion response.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen devices 510 and 1300 are separated from the electronic device 210 , the display of the electronic device 210 corresponds to the first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and the second operation mode. A second soft button may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 513 may receive a signal according to a selected one of the first soft button and the second soft button from the electronic device 210 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 includes an internal space 213 and a terminal housing 211 including a hole connected to the internal space 213; a display 1120 visible through a portion of the terminal housing 211 ; a processor 1110 located inside the terminal housing 211; and electronic pens 510 , 600 , and 900 that can be inserted into the inner space 213 through the hole.

According to an embodiment, the electronic pens 510 , 600 , and 900 include pen housings 611 and 911 (here, pattern regions 612 and 912 are formed on a portion of the surface of the pen housings 611 and 911 ); pen tips (614, 914) located at the first ends (611-1, 911-1) of the pen housings (611, 911); It is located inside the pen housings 611 and 911 , and performs wireless communication between the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , 900 and the electronic device 210 , and the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , The wireless communication module 513 for receiving a signal indicating the operation mode of the 900) is located inside the pen housings 611 and 911, but is located in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern regions 612 and 912 are formed, and measures the temperature a temperature measurement module 511 for performing a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of the object; and the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , 900 located inside the pen housings 611 and 911 , electrically connected to the wireless communication module 513 and the temperature measuring module 511 , and when the operation mode is the first operation mode. ) controls the temperature measurement module 511 to operate as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target, and when the operation mode is the second operation mode, the electronic pen devices 510 , 600 , and 900 operate the electronic device 210 . It may include a control circuit 512 to operate as an input device.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic pens 510 , 600 , and 900 are separated from the electronic device 210 , the processor 1110 displays the first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and the second soft button on the display 1120 . The second soft button corresponding to the operation mode is displayed, and when the user selects any one of the first and second soft buttons, a signal indicating operation in the operation mode corresponding to the selected soft button is transmitted to the electronic device 210 . Transmission may be performed to the electronic pens 510 , 600 , and 900 through a wireless communication module (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ).

510: electronic pen
511: temperature measurement module
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Claims (20)

An electronic pen device comprising:
a housing, wherein a pattern region is formed on a portion of a surface of the housing;
a pen tip positioned at the first end of the housing;
a wireless communication module located inside the housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen device and the electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen device from the electronic device;
a temperature measurement module located inside the housing but located in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern region is formed, and performing a temperature measurement operation to measure a temperature of a temperature measurement target; and
It is located inside the housing, is electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen device operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target. A control circuit for controlling the temperature measurement module and allowing the electronic pen device to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode
containing,
Electronic pen device.
According to claim 1,
The electronic pen device,
A pushable button partially exposed to the outside of the housing
further comprising,
When the button is pressed in the first mode, the temperature measurement module generates first data by detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through an infrared sensor,
When the button is pressed in the second mode, the wireless communication module transmits a signal according to the button press to the electronic device so that an operation mapped to the button press is performed in the electronic device,
Electronic pen device.
According to claim 1,
The temperature measurement module,
a thermistor for measuring an internal temperature of the temperature measuring module; and
Infrared sensor for detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target
containing.
Electronic pen device.
4. The method of claim 3,
The control circuit is
The thermistor transmits a first internal temperature value generated by measuring the internal temperature to the electronic device through the wireless communication module,
receiving information indicating whether the first internal temperature value is within a first temperature range from the electronic device through the wireless communication module;
When the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range and a button partially exposed to the outside of the housing is pressed, driving the infrared sensor,
Electronic pen device.
4. The method of claim 3,
The control circuit is
Transmitting first data generated by the infrared sensor sensing the infrared rays and second internal temperature values generated by the thermistor measuring the internal temperature at predetermined time intervals to the electronic device through the wireless communication module,
Electronic pen device.
4. The method of claim 3,
The temperature measurement module,
Further comprising a first circuit electrically connected to the thermistor and the infrared sensor,
The first circuit is
Checking whether a first internal temperature value generated by the thermistor measuring the internal temperature is within a first temperature range;
When the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range and a button partially exposed to the outside of the housing is pressed, the infrared sensor is driven,
The infrared sensor processes the first data generated by sensing the infrared,
The thermistor measures the internal temperature at a predetermined time interval and checks whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values generated exceeds a preset standard,
If the amount of change does not exceed the preset criterion, transfer the processed first data to the wireless communication module,
The wireless communication module,
transmitting the processed first data to the electronic device,
Electronic pen device.
According to claim 1,
An opening is formed in a part of the formed pattern area so that the temperature measurement module detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target,
Electronic pen device.
According to claim 1,
The wireless communication module transmits a result of the temperature measurement operation to the electronic device, and receives a completion response for the temperature measurement operation from the electronic device,
the control circuitry causes the electronic pen device to operate in the second mode upon receiving the completion response;
Electronic pen device.
According to claim 1,
When the electronic pen device is separated from the electronic device, a first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and a second soft button corresponding to the second operation mode are displayed on a display of the electronic device;
The wireless communication module receives a signal according to a selected one of the first soft button and the second soft button from the electronic device,
Electronic pen device.
An electronic pen device comprising:
a housing including a first end and a second end positioned in a direction opposite to the first end;
a pen tip positioned at the first end of the housing;
a wireless communication module located inside the housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen device and the electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen device from the electronic device;
a first depressible button located at the second end of the housing;
a temperature measurement module for performing a temperature measurement operation to measure the temperature of a temperature measurement target inside the first button; and
It is located inside the housing, is electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen device operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target. A control circuit for controlling the temperature measurement module and allowing the electronic pen device to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode
containing,
Electronic pen device.
11. The method of claim 10,
The electronic pen device,
A pushable second button partially exposed to the outside of the housing
further comprising,
When the second button is pressed in the first mode, the temperature measurement module generates first data by detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target through an infrared sensor,
When the second button is pressed in the second mode, the wireless communication module transmits a signal according to the pressing of the second button to the electronic device so that an operation mapped to the pressing of the second button is performed in the electronic device doing,
Electronic pen device.
11. The method of claim 10,
The temperature measurement module,
a thermistor for measuring an internal temperature of the temperature measuring module; and
Infrared sensor for detecting infrared rays of the temperature measurement target
containing.
Electronic pen device.
13. The method of claim 12,
The control circuit is
The thermistor transmits a first internal temperature value generated by measuring the internal temperature to the electronic device through the wireless communication module,
receiving information indicating whether the first internal temperature value is within a first temperature range from the electronic device through the wireless communication module;
When the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range and a second button partially exposed to the outside of the housing is pressed, driving the infrared sensor,
Electronic pen device.
14. The method of claim 13,
The control circuit is
Transmitting first data generated by the infrared sensor sensing the infrared rays and second internal temperature values generated by the thermistor measuring the internal temperature at predetermined time intervals to the electronic device through the wireless communication module,
Electronic pen device.
13. The method of claim 12,
The temperature measurement module,
Further comprising a first circuit electrically connected to the thermistor and the infrared sensor,
The first circuit is
Checking whether a first internal temperature value generated by the thermistor measuring the internal temperature is within a first temperature range;
When the first internal temperature value is within the first temperature range and a second button partially exposed to the outside of the housing is pressed, the infrared sensor is driven,
The infrared sensor processes the first data generated by sensing the infrared,
The thermistor measures the internal temperature at a predetermined time interval and checks whether the amount of change in the second internal temperature values generated exceeds a preset standard,
If the amount of change does not exceed the preset criterion, transfer the processed first data to the wireless communication module,
The wireless communication module,
transmitting the processed first data to the electronic device,
Electronic pen device.
11. The method of claim 10,
An opening is formed in a partial region of the first button so that the temperature measurement module detects infrared rays of the temperature measurement target,
Electronic pen device.
11. The method of claim 10,
The wireless communication module transmits a result of the temperature measurement operation to the electronic device, and receives a completion response for the temperature measurement operation from the electronic device,
the control circuitry causes the electronic pen device to operate in the second mode upon receiving the completion response;
Electronic pen device.
11. The method of claim 10,
When the electronic pen device is separated from the electronic device, a first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and a second soft button corresponding to the second operation mode are displayed on a display of the electronic device;
The wireless communication module receives a signal according to a selected one of the first soft button and the second soft button from the electronic device,
Electronic pen device.
In an electronic device,
a terminal housing including an inner space and a hole connected to the inner space;
a display visible through a portion of the terminal housing;
a processor located inside the terminal housing; and
An electronic pen insertable into the inner space through the hole
including,
The electronic pen is
a pen housing, wherein a pattern region is formed on a portion of a surface of the pen housing;
a pen tip positioned at the first end of the pen housing;
a wireless communication module located inside the pen housing, performing wireless communication between the electronic pen and the electronic device, and receiving a signal indicating an operation mode of the electronic pen from the electronic device;
a temperature measurement module located inside the pen housing but located in an internal space corresponding to the surface on which the pattern region is formed, and performing a temperature measurement operation to measure a temperature of a temperature measurement target; and
It is located inside the pen housing, is electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the temperature measurement module, and when the operation mode is the first operation mode, the electronic pen operates as a device for measuring the temperature of the temperature measurement target. A control circuit that controls the temperature measurement module and causes the electronic pen to operate as an input device of the electronic device when the operation mode is a second operation mode
containing,
electronic device.
20. The method of claim 19,
The processor is
When the electronic pen is separated from the electronic device, a first soft button corresponding to the first operation mode and a second soft button corresponding to the second operation mode are displayed on the display, and the first and second soft buttons are displayed on the display. When the user selects any one of the buttons, transmitting a signal indicating operation in an operation mode corresponding to the selected soft button to the electronic pen through a wireless communication module of the electronic device,
electronic device.

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