KR20230136505A - Electronic device including camera module and shutter structure - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a housing including a first opening; a camera module disposed inside the housing and capable of acquiring visual information through the first opening; sensor; and a shutter structure capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening, wherein the shutter structure includes a magnetizable material and is formed to cover the first opening. board; and a magnet disposed at a position offset from the sensor in the height direction of the housing. In addition, various embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device including a camera module and shutter structure {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING CAMERA MODULE AND SHUTTER STRUCTURE}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device, for example, including a camera module and a shutter structure for opening or closing the camera module.

In general, the term 'electronic device' can be used to include devices that enable the use of communication functions such as voice calls or sending short messages, multimedia functions such as music or video playback, and entertainment functions such as games. The above electronic devices may include desktop computers used at home or in the office, and laptop computers or tablets that provide better portability and space utilization in general use environments including homes or offices. May include computers.

Various components and control circuits, including a display unit, may be accommodated inside the housing of a laptop computer or tablet computer. Additionally, a camera module for acquiring external visual information may be further included. Recently, while the demand for electronic devices including camera modules with excellent performance is increasing, the demand for shutters that can selectively open or close the camera module to protect the user's privacy is also increasing.

Driving the shutter, which can open or close the camera module, can be implemented through manual or automatic methods. The manual method opens or closes the camera module by driving the shutter through a protruding structure (e.g. handle) on the exterior of the electronic device, while the automatic method opens or closes the camera module by applying an electric signal to the actuator to drive the shutter. This could be done by closing it down. By using these driving methods to cover the optical hole (camera hole) through which light enters, security issues (e.g. hacking) using the camera can be prevented in advance.

In the case of the manual method, it may be a simple mechanical opening/closing structure in which a structure (eg, a handle) protruding from the exterior is moved left/right and a shutter connected to it blocks the camera. In this case, there is an advantage that there is no risk of hacking because the shutter can be operated only with the user's physical force. However, since no electrical signal is generated, it is impossible to check whether the camera module is open or closed other than with the naked eye, and there may be a disadvantage in that additional functions depending on whether it is open or closed cannot be implemented.

In the case of the automatic method, the shutter is driven by applying an electric signal to the actuator, so whether the camera module is opened or closed can be confirmed through the display of the electronic device or other display elements (e.g. LED), making it easy for the user to recognize this. , there is an advantage in being able to implement additional functions depending on whether the camera module is opened or closed (e.g., when the electronic device is turned on, a message can be sent to open the camera module if it is closed by the shutter). However, when the electronic device is hacked, the shutter that opens or closes the camera module can also be operated due to hacking, which may have a disadvantage in protecting the user's privacy.

According to the present disclosure, it is intended to provide various embodiments that can implement additional functions depending on whether the camera module is opened or closed by complementing the shortcomings of the manual method without the risk of hacking.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a first opening; a camera module disposed inside the housing and capable of acquiring visual information through the first opening; sensor; and a shutter structure capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening, wherein the shutter structure includes a magnetizable material and is formed to cover the first opening. board; and a magnet disposed at a position offset from the sensor in the height direction of the housing.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a first opening; a camera module aligned with the first opening within the housing; Sensors disposed around the camera module; a support member including a second opening corresponding to the camera module and disposed within the housing at a position overlapping with the camera module; A shutter structure capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening and the second opening, wherein the shutter structure includes a magnetizable material, and is capable of opening or closing the first opening and the second opening. A board formed to cover the second opening; a magnet disposed at a position offset in the height direction of the sensor and the housing; and an input unit exposed to the outside of the housing so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an electronic device, a first case including a first surface facing a first direction and a first opening exposing a camera module to the outside, and a first case opposite to the first direction a housing including a second case that includes a second surface facing in two directions and is coupled to the first case to form a space containing at least one component therein; a display disposed inside the housing and capable of displaying a screen in the first direction; a substrate disposed on an inner surface of the second case and extending long along the first direction and a third direction perpendicular to the second direction; a camera module disposed on the substrate; a sensor disposed at a position spaced a predetermined distance away from the camera module in the third direction; a support member provided with a second opening aligned with the first opening to expose the camera module to the outside, and disposed within the housing at a position at least partially overlapping with the camera module and the sensor; A shutter structure capable of reciprocating in the third direction within the housing to open or close the camera module, wherein the shutter structure is not located in the first direction or the second direction from the sensor, magnets perpendicular to the first and second directions and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in a fourth direction different from the third direction; a board comprising a magnetizable material and configured such that the shutter structure covers the first opening and the second opening; and an input unit exposed to the outside of the housing so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth.

In addition, various embodiments are possible.

The above-described or other aspects, configurations and/or advantages of various embodiments of the present disclosure may become clearer through the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
Figure 2 is a front view showing an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a camera module and a shutter structure, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device without a support member, according to certain embodiments.
FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device further including a support member, according to one embodiment.
Figure 6A is a perspective view of a shutter structure, according to one embodiment.
Figure 6b is a perspective view of the shutter structure viewed from a different direction than Figure 6a.
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first state (eg, a camera module closed state), according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second state (eg, camera module open state), according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view showing a shutter structure disposed between a first case and a support member, according to one embodiment.
Figure 8b is a perspective view showing the shutter structure disposed between the first case and the support member, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a position between a sensor and a magnet in a first state (eg, a camera module closed state), according to one embodiment.
FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a position between a sensor and a magnet in a second state (eg, camera module open state), according to an embodiment.
10A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a shutter structure, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a shutter structure, according to one embodiment.
Throughout the accompanying drawings, similar parts, components and/or structures may be assigned similar reference numbers.

The following description of the accompanying drawings may be provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the various implementations of the disclosure defined by the claims and their equivalents. The specific embodiment disclosed in the following description includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, but is considered to be one of many embodiments. Accordingly, it is obvious to a person skilled in the art that various changes and modifications to the various implementations described in this disclosure can be made without departing from the scope and technical spirit of the disclosure. Additionally, for clarity and conciseness, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to a referential meaning and may be used to clearly and consistently describe various embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of public notices is provided only for illustrative purposes and not for the purpose of limiting the scope of rights and public notices stipulating equivalents.

Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" shall be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, “component surface” may be meant to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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 may include 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 (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself, where artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

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

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

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

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

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

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

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

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., 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 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides 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)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

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

According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in 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 (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least 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 can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Figure 2 is a front view showing the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment.

In the detailed description below, the vertical width direction of the electronic device 200 may be defined as the 'Y-axis direction', the horizontal width direction may be defined as the 'X-axis direction', and/or the height direction may be defined as the 'Z-axis direction'. . In some embodiments, the direction in which a component is oriented may be referred to as 'yin/yang (-/+)' in addition to the Cartesian coordinate system illustrated in the drawing. For example, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , a first direction in which the first side 211 (or the front) of the electronic device 200 faces and a second direction in which the second side 221 (or the back) faces. To distinguish, '+Z-axis direction' and '-Z-axis direction' may be shown together. When describing the direction, if 'yin/yang (-/+)' is not described, it can be interpreted as including both the + direction and the - direction, unless otherwise defined. That is, 'X-axis direction' can be interpreted as including both the +X direction and -X direction, and 'Y-axis direction' can be interpreted as including both +Y direction and -Y direction. In explaining the direction, heading toward one of the three axes of the Cartesian coordinate system may include heading in a direction parallel to the axis. Note that this is based on the Cartesian coordinate system described in the drawings for brevity of explanation, and that the description of directions or components does not limit one embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to one embodiment may include a housing 201 . The housing 201 may be manufactured with one side (e.g., the first side 211 of the first case 210) open, and the open side of the housing 201 (e.g., the first side 211 of the first case 210). A display 202 may be disposed on the first side 211 of . The display 202 may form the exterior of the electronic device 200 together with the housing 201.

According to one embodiment, the housing 201 may be divided into a first case 210 and a second case 220. The first case 210 may be referred to as a front case (or upper case), a first plate, or other terms such as a first housing, for example. The second case 220 may be referred to as, for example, a rear case (or lower case), a second plate, or other terms such as a second housing. The first case 210 includes a first surface 211 (or front surface) facing a first direction (e.g., +Z-axis direction), and the second case 220 includes a second direction opposite to the first direction. It may include a second side 221 (or rear side) facing (e.g. -Z-axis direction). The second case 220 may be combined with the first case 210 to form a space including at least one component therein. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include, in addition to the first case 210 and the second case 220, a separate side member that forms the side of the electronic device 200. . However, this side member may be formed integrally with the first case 210 and/or the second case 220, and in the present disclosure, for convenience of explanation, the side member is formed with the first case 210 and/or the second case. The explanation is given on the premise that it is formed integrally with (220).

According to one embodiment, the housing 201 includes a switch hole for installing direction keys used for power switch, volume control, menu movement, etc., a slot for inserting a storage medium such as a memory card, and/or for connecting an earphone. A jack hole and a speaker hole for outputting sound from a speaker device may be provided. These holes are generally located on the side of the housing 201 and can connect the inside and outside of the housing 201 by penetrating the housing 201.

According to one embodiment, the housing 201 may form a space inside to accommodate various electronic components. Inside the housing 201, a printed circuit board or components for implementing various functions may be disposed, and structures (eg, support members) for fixing and supporting these components may be disposed. For example, as a component for implementing various functions, the internal space of the housing 201 may include an optical device 300 capable of obtaining visual information. Here, the optical device 300 includes a camera module (e.g., the camera module 301 described later in FIG. 4), a flash (e.g., a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp), various other optical components, or at least one sensor (e.g., FIG. 4). It may include a sensor 305 described later. Additionally, the internal space of the housing 201 may include an antenna module that enables wireless communication. Additionally, a processor and/or a battery may be provided in the internal space of the housing 201. According to one embodiment, the optical device 300 may include an antenna module, processor, and/or battery disposed on the inner side of the second case 220, and these electronic components may be placed in the second case 220. By forming grooves or ribs for placement, at least a portion of the electronic components can be accommodated and placed stably.

The electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a shutter structure 400 for opening or closing a camera module (e.g., the camera module 301 of FIG. 4, which will be described later). More may be included. Here, 'opening or closing the camera module' may mean maintaining or blocking the optical path of light incident on the lens of the camera module in order to prevent the camera included in the camera module from acquiring or acquiring visual information. there is. For example, the shutter structure 400 opening or closing the camera module means that the shutter structure 400 opens or closes the first opening formed in the housing 201 (hereinafter, the first opening 215 in FIG. 4, which will be described later). It can mean doing. Here, the first opening 215 may be an opening that is aligned with the lens of the camera module 301 and provides the optical path.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 including a camera module 301 and a shutter structure 400, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include one camera module 301 inside the housing 201. However, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of camera modules. The electronic device 200 may further include at least one camera module in addition to the camera module 301 to which reference numerals are assigned as shown in FIG. 4 . The camera module 301 may basically include a standard camera for acquiring visual information, and if it includes camera modules other than the camera module 301, an (ultra) wide-angle camera, a macro camera, and/or depth detection. The camera may further include at least one camera module. According to one embodiment, in addition to the camera for acquiring visual information, other optical elements such as an infrared light source, an infrared receiver, a light emitting diode, or a xenon lamp may replace at least one of the plurality of camera modules. In the following detailed description, various embodiments can be viewed by generally taking the camera module indicated by reference number '301' as an example. The camera module 301 mentioned in the detailed description below includes a lens assembly and a camera housing (not shown) that surrounds the lens assembly and protects the lens assembly and electronic components (e.g., image sensor) within the camera module 301. may include.

According to one embodiment, the housing 201 may include at least one opening corresponding to the camera module. For example, the housing 201 may include a first opening 215 aligned with the camera module 301 in the first case 210 . When the housing 201 includes a plurality of camera modules, it may further include at least one opening corresponding to another camera module. In FIG. 4 , reference numerals for other openings except the first opening 215 are omitted for convenience. The camera module 301 may receive at least a portion of the light incident through the optical hole or window member 250. The window member 250 may be provided with a lens 251 to provide an optical path along which light moves. The lens 251 may be formed to be substantially transparent. The window member 250 is arranged to cover the first opening 215 formed in the first case 210, so that the first opening 215 can be sealed when the electronic device 200 is assembled.

According to one embodiment, the camera module 301 may be disposed on the substrate 230. The camera module 301 may be arranged inside the housing 201 together with the substrate 230 to face a first direction (eg, +Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera modules, including a camera module indicated by reference numeral 301, are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other on a substrate 230 having a thin and long shape extending in one direction (e.g., a third direction). It can be. Here, when the substrate 230 is placed inside the housing 201, it may be placed on the inner surface 222 of the second case 220, where the long side of the substrate 230 extends in the first direction (e.g., + It may be arranged to face a direction parallel to the Z-axis direction) and a third direction (e.g., X-axis direction) perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction).

The electronic device 200 may further include a sensor 305. This sensor 305 is provided to recognize whether the camera module 301 is open or closed, and can be placed adjacent to the camera module 301. For example, the camera module 301 may be disposed on the substrate 230 at a position spaced apart from the camera module 301 by a predetermined distance (eg, D1) along one direction (eg, a third direction). The sensor 305 is disposed on the substrate 230 together with the camera module 301, and, like the camera module 301, may face a first direction (eg, +Z-axis direction).

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may include a shutter structure 400. The shutter structure 400 may be provided to open or close the camera module 301 from being exposed to the outside through the first opening 215. In the present disclosure, whether the camera module 301 is open or closed can be recognized using the shutter structure 400. At least a portion of the shutter structure 400 may be disposed inside the housing 201 . The shutter structure 400 may be provided to move back and forth in one direction (eg, a third direction) within the housing 201. According to one embodiment, the shutter structure 400 is disposed adjacent to the inner surface 212 of the first case 210 and can slide in one direction (eg, a third direction) within the housing 201. can be formed. At least one part of the shutter structure 400 may be disposed inside the housing 201, and the other part may be exposed to the outside of the housing 201. The shutter structure 400 includes a board 401 for opening or closing the camera module 301 and a magnet 402 for recognizing whether the camera module 301 is open or closed, and can be manually operated by the user. It may include an input unit 403 that allows. Hereinafter, the shutter structure 400 will be described in more detail through the embodiments of FIGS. 6A to 7.

The electronic device 200 may further include a support member 240. The support member 240 has a second opening 241 corresponding to the camera module 301 inside the housing 201 and may be arranged to at least partially surround the shutter structure 400. In addition to being arranged to at least partially surround the shutter structure 400, the support member 240 may at least partially overlap the camera module 301. The support member 240 may be disposed at a position that at least partially overlaps the sensor 305 .

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device 200 without a support member 240, according to a certain embodiment (comparative example). FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 200 further including a support member 240, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5A, when the support member 240 is not provided and an external force (F) is applied to the electronic device 200, a physical collision occurs between the camera module 301 and the shutter structure 400, Damage may occur to the camera module 301 or the shutter structure 400, or the optical axis alignment of the camera module 301 may be disturbed. Here, 'optical axis alignment' means that the virtual line connecting the center of the lens(s) included in the camera module 301 and/or the center of the image sensor (IS) is aligned along the preset incident direction of light (optical axis direction). It can mean that something has happened. Also, in an ideal or intentional situation, the electronic device 200 may be said to have an optical axis aligned state. For example, when an external force F is applied to the window member 250 of the electronic device 200 and the external force is transmitted to the shutter structure 400 disposed adjacent to the inner surface 212 of the first case 210, , the shutter structure 400 may move toward the second case 220 due to this external force. And at this time, the shutter structure 400 may directly collide with the lens of the camera module 301, which may cause the lens of the camera module 301 to be damaged or the optical axis alignment to be disturbed.

In contrast, in the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 5B, even if an external force F is applied through the window member 250, there is no physical separation between the camera module 301 and the shutter structure 400 due to the support member 240. This may prevent collisions from occurring. Even if an external force F is applied through the window member 250, damage to the camera module 301 or the shutter structure 400 can be prevented and/or reduced. The support member 240 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is disposed between the camera module 301 and the shutter structure 400 and may be formed to support the shutter structure 400. Accordingly, the external force F transmitted to the shutter structure 400 may be transferred to the support member 240. A second opening 241 disposed on the optical axis of the camera module 301 may be formed in the support member 240. According to one embodiment, the second opening 241 is designed to come into contact with the barrel portion of the camera module 301 when the support member 240 moves toward the second case 220 by the external force F. It can be. As a result, direct collision between the lens of the camera module 301 and the shutter structure 400 does not occur. It is possible to prevent and/or reduce the risk of not only damage to the lens but also disruption of the optical axis alignment of the camera module 301.

Figure 6A is a perspective view of a shutter structure 400, according to one embodiment. FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the shutter structure 400 viewed from a different direction than FIG. 6A.

Shutter structure 400 may include a board 401 . The board 401 may have an area of a predetermined size facing the inner surface 212 of the first case 210 . The board 401 is a component that covers the first opening 215 when it moves back and forth in one direction within the housing 201, and its size may be sufficient to cover the first opening 215. Referring to FIG. 6A, the board 401 may include a surface 401a facing a first direction (eg, +Z-axis direction) and a surface 401b facing a second direction (eg, -Z-axis direction). there is. When the shutter structure 400 is disposed adjacent to the first case 210, the surface 401a of the board 401 facing the first direction (e.g., +Z axis direction) is the inner surface of the first case 210. You can face (212). Figure 6a shows two holes formed in the board 401. The hole formed in the board 401 may be used to fix the shutter structure 400 to a guide pole in the mold during the process of manufacturing the shutter structure 400. The shape of the board 401 is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the illustrated holes may be omitted or may be provided in fewer numbers.

Shutter structure 400 may include magnets 402 . The magnet 402 may be placed at a position spaced apart from the board 401 by a predetermined distance (eg, D2). Here, the distance D2 of the magnet 402 from the center C of the board 401 is set similarly to the distance D1 between the camera module 301 and the sensor 305 shown in FIG. 4. You can. According to one embodiment, the magnet 402 may be arranged to face a first direction (eg, +Z-axis direction) and a second direction (eg, -Z-axis direction). Alternatively, the magnet 402 may be arranged to face directions perpendicular to the first direction (eg, +Z-axis direction) and the second direction (eg, -Z-axis direction), respectively. For example, when the shutter structure 400 is disposed adjacent to the first case 210, when the board 401 faces the inner surface 212 of the first case 210, the magnet 402 It may be formed to face the first case 210, the second case 220, or the side of the electronic device 200.

Shutter structure 400 may include an input unit 403. The input unit 403 may be exposed to the outside of the housing 201 so that the shutter structure 400 can be reciprocated. The input unit 403 is, for example, a component corresponding to a handle and may be exposed to the outside of the housing 201 so that the user can manually manipulate the shutter structure 400 from the outside of the electronic device 200. there is. The input unit 403 may have a shape extending long along the sliding direction of the shutter structure 400.

Shutter structure 400 may include support bars 404 . The support bar 404 is a component that protrudes from one side of the shutter structure 400 and may serve to support the magnet 402. The support bar 404 may include a pair of support bars 404a and 404b provided on one side and the other side based on a designated position where the magnet 402 is placed. When assembling the shutter structure 400, the designated position of the magnet 402 can be easily found using the support bar 404. Additionally, the support bar 404 may serve to support the assembled magnet 402 so that it does not come off when the shutter structure 400 slides.

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the electronic device 200 in a first state (eg, camera module closed state), according to an embodiment. FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the electronic device 200 in a second state (eg, camera module open state), according to an embodiment.

FIGS. 7A and 7B may show the input unit 403 exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200.

The shutter structure 400 can only be moved when the user manipulates the input unit 403, that is, manually. When the shutter structure 400 is mounted on the electronic device 200, when the user pushes the input unit 403 of the shutter structure 400 to one side, the opening operation (open) of the camera module 301 is implemented, and the input unit ( When 403) is pushed to the other side, a closing operation of the camera module 301 is implemented.

The board 401 included in the shutter structure 400 is constrained by the movement of the input unit 403 to open or close the first opening 215 and the second opening 241 aligned with the camera module 301. . The board 401 can open and close the first opening 215 from inside the housing 201, and can open and close the second opening 241 from outside the second opening 241. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the closed state, a portion of the board 401 covers the first opening 215 and the second opening 241 aligned with the lens 251 of the window member 250, as shown in FIG. 7B. As described above, in the open state, the first opening 215 and the second opening 241 may be opened through the lens 251.

FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view showing the shutter structure 400 disposed between the first case 210 and the support member 240, according to one embodiment. FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing the shutter structure 400 disposed between the first case 210 and the support member 240, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8A , the shutter structure 400 may be disposed between the first case 210 and the support member 240. Since various components, including a battery and a printed circuit board, are placed in the second case 220, the shutter structure 400 can be placed adjacent to the inner surface 212 of the first case 210 to increase spatial arrangement efficiency. You can. At this time, the shutter structure 400 may be arranged so that at least a portion of the shutter structure 400 is surrounded by the support member 240 . According to one embodiment, the shutter structure 400 attaches the support member 240 to the first case 210 with the board 401 portion disposed between the first case 210 and the support member 240. It can be assembled through fusion or fastening methods. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the end 242 of the support member 240 on which the fastening groove 243 is formed can be assembled by fitting into the protrusion 213 formed on the inner surface 212 of the first case 210. there is. However, note that the method of assembling the support member 240 to the first case 210 is not limited to this and various other embodiments may be applied.

8A and 8B, when the camera module 301 is closed, the first opening 215 of the first case 210, the board 401 of the shutter structure 400, and the support member 240 The second openings 241 may be arranged sequentially and overlapping in the second direction (eg, -Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the shutter structure 400 may include a hook portion 401c formed at one end of the board 401. The support member 240 is surrounded by a hook portion 401c and a magnet 402 formed at one end of the board 401, and is assembled to be seated on one side of the board 401 to support the shutter structure 400. can do. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the shutter structure 400 is assembled to the inner surface 212 of the first case 210 together with the support member 240, the magnet 402 of the shutter structure 400 is connected to the support member ( 240) may have a shape that protrudes in a second direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction).

FIG. 9A is a diagram showing the position between the sensor 305 and the magnet 402 in a first state (eg, camera module closed state), according to one embodiment. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the position between the sensor 305 and the magnet 402 in a second state (eg, camera module open state), according to one embodiment.

The electronic device 200 may further include a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1). The electronic device 200 generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening 215 and the second opening 241 are opened or closed by the shutter structure 400, and the processor performs at least one operation based on the generated electrical signal. It can be made to perform one function. Here, the function implemented by the processor may include, for example, an auditory output of an alarm notifying that the camera module 301 is open or closed (e.g., emitting an alarm sound), or a visual output (e.g., operation of a lamp indicating whether the camera module 301 is open or closed). You can. Alternatively, the processor determines whether the camera module 301 is open or closed depending on whether the first opening 215 and the second opening 241 are open or closed, and opens the camera module as needed or by a preset operation. You can turn the power on or off. For example, the processor may turn off the power of the camera module 301 in the first state (eg, camera module closed state) as shown in FIG. 9A. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 9B, the processor may emit an alarm sound indicating whether the camera module 301 is open or operate a lamp indicating whether the camera module 301 is open in the second state (e.g., a camera module open state). You can. In addition, various embodiments related to opening or closing operations can be applied.

FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a shutter structure 400, according to one embodiment. FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device including a shutter structure 400, according to one embodiment.

The sensor 305 may be placed adjacent to the camera module 301 and within a range of the magnetic field formed by the magnet 402 of the shutter structure 400. The sensor 305 is a sensor for measuring the magnetic field generated by the magnet 402 and converting it into an electrical signal, and may be, for example, a Hall IC sensor. The sensor 305 can measure when the magnet 402 attached to the shutter structure 400 moves along with the sliding movement of the shutter structure 400 and causes a change in the magnetic field. The processor can use the measured values of these sensors to check whether the camera module 301 is open or closed and activate additional electrical signals as needed.

Magnet 402 may include a permanent magnet. For example, the permanent magnets include magnets such as ferrite, neodymium, and rare earth magnets, and other types of magnets may also apply. According to some embodiments, the structure of the internal space of the electronic device 200 Due to physical constraints, the change in magnetic force of the magnet 402 may not be large enough for the sensor 305 to distinguish whether the camera module 301 is open or closed. For example, the magnet 402 does not secure sufficient space in the height direction (e.g., +Z-axis direction) in the case of an electronic device 200 that requires lightness and compactness (e.g., narrow bezel structure), so the sensor 305 It may not be placed on an imaginary line drawn in the height direction of the housing 201 from the sensor 305, but may be placed in a position deviating from an imaginary line drawn in the height direction of the housing 201 from the sensor 305. Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the magnet 402 is not located in the height direction of the housing 201 from the sensor 305, but is positioned in a fourth direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) from the center of the sensor 305. It can be placed at a location spaced apart by a distance (D3). In this structure, it may not be easy for the sensor 305 to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnet 402. As another example, in the case where a shielding member 307 is provided around the sensor 305 for the purpose of securing rigidity due to miniaturization of the electronic device 200 or to shield the magnetic influence from surrounding components, , it may be more difficult for the sensor 305 to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnet 402. For example, a shield can may be disposed on the substrate 230 as a shielding member 307 that at least partially surrounds the sensor 305.

According to another example, the larger the magnet 402, the greater the strength of the magnetic field, and the greater the strength of the magnetic field, the easier the sensor 305 can detect changes in the magnetic field. That is, the larger the magnet 402 is, the easier it is for the processor to check whether the camera module 301 is open or closed. However, the size of the magnet 402 may be limited due to limited space inside the electronic device.

Hereinafter, in a situation where the magnet 402 is deviated from an imaginary line drawn in the height direction from the sensor 305 and the strength of the magnetic field is also limited due to the limitation of the size of the magnet 402, it is easy for the sensor 305 to change the magnetic field. Disclosed is an embodiment for detecting changes in the magnetic field of the sensor 305. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the shutter structure 400 is formed of a magnetizable material to increase the detection efficiency of changes in the magnetic field of the sensor 305. . For example, the board 401 of the shutter structure 400 may be made of a magnetizable material (eg, SUS, STL (steel)). The board 401 may be magnetized as the magnet 402 is attached to one side of the board 401, or may be provided in a magnetized state prior to assembly of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the shutter structure 400 including a magnetizable material is used to easily detect changes in magnetic force even in a narrow space electronic device 200 to determine whether the camera module 301 is opened or closed. You can decide.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement of the magnets 402 may be changed so that the sensor 305 can easily detect changes in the magnetic field. As shown in FIG. 10A, the magnet 402 has a first polarity (e.g., S pole) and a second polarity (e.g., N pole) in a first direction (e.g., +Z axis direction) and a second direction (e.g., +Z axis direction), respectively. Example: It can be arranged to face the -Z axis direction. Here, it is also possible for the first polarity to be the N pole and the second polarity to be the S pole. For convenience of explanation, when the magnet 402 is coupled to the board 401 as shown in FIG. 10A, it is arranged to face the same direction as the sensor 305, meaning that the magnet 402 is arranged vertically. It can be defined as disposed. Alternatively, the magnet 402 moves in a direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., +Z-axis direction) and the second direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction), as shown in FIG. 10B. It may also be arranged to face. For example, the magnet 402 may be arranged so that its first polarity faces the Y-axis direction and its second polarity faces the opposite direction of the Y-axis (-Y-axis direction). In Figure 10b, the S pole is shown as the first polarity and the N pole is shown as the second polarity, but it is not necessarily limited to this. Unlike what is shown, the first polarity may be the N pole and the second polarity may be the S pole. . For convenience of explanation, as shown in FIG. 10b, when the magnet 402 is coupled to the board 401 and is disposed to face the sensor 305, it can be defined as the magnet 402 being horizontally disposed. You can.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the strength of the magnetic field measured by the sensor 305 when the magnet 402 is placed horizontally is the magnetic field measured when the magnet 402 is placed vertically as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10A. It can be bigger than the century. That is, if the magnets 402 are of the same size, if the magnets 402 are arranged horizontally as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10B rather than vertically as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10A, The strength of the magnetic field measured by the sensor 305 can be higher, which allows the processor to more easily check whether the camera module 301 is open or closed.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, a separate sheet 405 may be provided between the board 401 and the inner surface 212 of the first case 210. The sheet 405 may serve to block the first opening 215 when the camera module 301 is closed. The sheet 405 can be manufactured to reflect various colors or designs, and when the camera module 301 is closed, the internal parts of the electronic device (e.g., the camera module 301) are not visible to the outside or are used for aesthetic reasons. It can also be used to enhance aesthetics.

According to one embodiment, the shielding member 307 may include a first part 307a and a second part 307b surrounding the sensor 305. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10A, the first portion 307a and the second portion 307b may be formed to have the same height, but in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10B, the first portion 307a and the second portion 307b may be formed to have the same height. The height of part 1 307a may be formed to be low. Since the first part 307a is disposed between the sensor 305 and the magnet 402, when the magnet 402 is disposed horizontally as shown in FIG. 10B, the height of the first part 307a is ) can be formed low so as not to interfere with the magnetic field of the magnet 402. Accordingly, the sensor 305 can more easily detect changes in the magnetic field.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the shutter structure that opens or closes the camera module is driven manually, thereby solving the problem of the camera module being hacked and user security becoming vulnerable.

In addition, even if the shutter structure is driven manually, it is possible to check whether it is open or closed through an electrical signal, and there is an advantage that additional functions can be implemented by checking whether it is open or closed.

Additionally, the interaction between the sensor and the magnet according to the driving of the shutter structure can be implemented even under spatial/structural constraints within the housing of the electronic device.

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

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

An embodiment of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates 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 Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

One embodiment of the present document is one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device 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 signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

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

According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately placed in other components. . According to one embodiment, one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to one embodiment, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2), a first opening (e.g., the first opening 215 of FIG. 4) ) (e.g., housing 201 in FIG. 2) including; a camera module disposed inside the housing and capable of acquiring visual information through the first opening (eg, the camera module 301 in FIG. 4); a sensor (e.g., sensor 305 in Figure 4); and a shutter structure (e.g., the shutter structure 400 of FIG. 4) capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening, wherein the shutter structure is made of a magnetizable material. A board including and formed to cover the first opening (e.g., board 401 in FIG. 4); and a magnet disposed at a position offset in the height direction of the sensor and the housing (eg, magnet 402 in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, the board may be magnetized as the magnet is attached to one side of the board, or may be provided in a magnetized state before assembly of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the sensor may be a Hall IC sensor.

According to one embodiment, the housing includes a first surface (e.g., first surface 211 in FIG. 4) facing in a first direction (e.g., +Z axis direction in FIG. 4) and the first opening (e.g., : A first case in which the first opening 215 in FIG. 4 is formed (e.g., the first case 210 in FIG. 4), a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction in FIG. 4) ) and a second case (e.g., second side 221 in FIG. 4) facing toward the second case and coupled to the first case to form a space containing at least one component therein (e.g., FIG. 4). It may include the second case 220).

According to one embodiment, the display may further include a display (eg, the display 202 of FIG. 2) arranged to output a screen toward the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the camera module and the sensor may be disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the second case.

According to one embodiment, a substrate (e.g., FIG. It may further include a substrate 230 of 4), and the camera module may be disposed on the substrate.

According to one embodiment, the sensor may be disposed on the substrate at a position spaced apart from the camera module by a predetermined distance along the third direction.

According to one embodiment, it may further include a shielding member (eg, the shielding member 307 in FIGS. 10A and 10B) disposed to at least partially surround the sensor. For example, at least a shielding member (e.g., shielding member 307 in FIG. 10A) may be disposed between a sensor (e.g., sensor 305 in FIG. 4) and a magnet (e.g., magnet 402 in FIG. 4). You can.

According to one embodiment, the magnet may be disposed at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the sensor along a fourth direction perpendicular to the first and second directions (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, a support member (e.g., the support member 240 in FIG. 4) is further provided in the space, has a second opening corresponding to the camera module, and is disposed to at least partially surround the shutter structure. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the support member is fixedly disposed on the inner surface of the first case (e.g., the inner surface 212 of the first case in FIG. 4) and may include a material that does not shield magnetic fields. .

According to one embodiment, the shutter structure may be disposed between the support member and the inner surface of the first case.

According to one embodiment, the shutter structure may further include an input unit (eg, the input unit 403 in FIG. 4) exposed to the outside of the housing so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth.

According to one embodiment, it further includes a processor, and the electronic device generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening and the second opening are opened or closed by the shutter structure, and based on the generated electrical signal The processor may perform at least one function.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2), a first opening (e.g., the first opening 215 of FIG. 4) ) (e.g., housing 201 in FIG. 2) including; a camera module (eg, camera module 301 in FIG. 4) aligned with the first opening inside the housing; A sensor disposed around the camera module (e.g., sensor 305 in FIG. 4); A support member including a second opening corresponding to the camera module (e.g., the second opening 241 in FIG. 4) and disposed at a position overlapping with the camera module inside the housing (e.g., the support member in FIG. 4) (240)); A shutter structure (e.g., the shutter structure 400 of FIG. 4) capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening and the second opening, wherein the shutter structure is magnetized. A board including an available material and formed to cover the first opening and the second opening (e.g., board 401 in FIG. 4); a magnet disposed at a position offset in the height direction of the sensor and the housing (e.g., magnet 402 in FIG. 4); and an input unit exposed to the outside of the housing (eg, the input unit 403 in FIG. 4) so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth.

According to one embodiment, the board may be magnetized as the magnet is attached to one side of the board, or may be provided in a magnetized state before assembly of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, it further includes a processor, and the electronic device generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening and the second opening are opened or closed by the shutter structure, and based on the generated electrical signal The processor may perform at least one function.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2), a first direction (e.g., +Z axis direction of FIG. 4) A first case (e.g., the first case 210 in FIG. 4) including a facing first surface and a first opening exposing a camera module (e.g., the camera module 301 in FIG. 4) to the outside; A second case (e.g., the second case in FIG. 4), which includes a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction and is coupled to the first case to form a space containing at least one component therein. 220)), including a housing (e.g., housing 201 in FIG. 2); a display disposed inside the housing and capable of displaying a screen in the first direction (eg, display 202 in FIG. 2); A substrate (e.g., the substrate 230 of FIG. 4) is disposed on the inner surface of the second case and extends long along a third direction (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIG. 4) perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. )); A camera module (eg, camera module 301 in FIG. 4) disposed on the substrate; a sensor (eg, sensor 305 in FIG. 4) disposed at a position spaced apart from the camera module by a predetermined distance in the third direction; It has a second opening aligned with the first opening to expose the camera module to the outside, and a support member disposed at a position overlapping with the camera module and the sensor inside the housing (e.g., the support member in FIG. 4) 240)); A shutter structure (e.g., the shutter structure 400 of FIG. 4) capable of reciprocating within the housing along the third direction to open or close the camera module, wherein the shutter structure receives the first signal from the sensor. Magnets that are not located in the direction or the second direction, but are perpendicular to the first and second directions and arranged at a predetermined distance in a fourth direction different from the third direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIG. 4) (e.g. magnet 402 in Figure 4); a board including a magnetizable material and configured such that the shutter structure covers the first opening and the second opening (e.g., board 401 in FIG. 4); and an input unit exposed to the outside of the housing (eg, the input unit 403 in FIG. 4) so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth.

According to one embodiment, it further includes a processor, and the electronic device generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening and the second opening are opened or closed by the shutter structure, and based on the generated electrical signal The processor may perform at least one function.

Above, in the detailed description of one embodiment of the present disclosure, specific embodiments have been described, but it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present disclosure. something to do. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made in the format and detailed structure of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents, without departing from the overall scope of the present disclosure. 2 and 3 illustrate a portable multimedia device (eg, a tablet PC) as an example of an electronic device, but it is not necessarily limited thereto. Electronic devices include, for example, smartphones, mobile phones, video phones, e-book readers, desktop PCs, laptop PCs, netbook computers, workstations, servers, PDAs, portable multimedia players (PMPs), MP3 players, cameras, and wearables. It should be noted that it may include at least one of a device or a home appliance.

101: Electronic devices
301: Camera module
305: sensor
400: shutter structure
401: board

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
a housing including a first opening;
a camera module disposed inside the housing and capable of acquiring visual information through the first opening;
sensor; and
A shutter structure capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening,
The shutter structure is,
a board including a magnetizable material and formed to cover the first opening; and
Includes a magnet disposed at a position offset in the height direction of the sensor and the housing.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
The board is magnetized when the magnet is attached to one side of the board, or is provided in a magnetized state before assembly of the electronic device.
According to claim 1,
The sensor is an electronic device that is a Hall IC sensor.
According to claim 1,
The housing includes a first case that includes a first surface facing a first direction and in which the first opening is formed, and a second surface that faces a second direction opposite to the first direction and is coupled to the first case. An electronic device comprising a second case defining a space therein containing at least one component.
According to claim 4,
An electronic device further comprising a display arranged to output a screen toward a first direction.
According to claim 4,
The camera module and the sensor are disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the second case.
According to claim 6,
It further includes a substrate disposed on an inner surface of the second case and extending long in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction,
The camera module is an electronic device disposed on the substrate.
According to claim 7,
The sensor is an electronic device disposed on the substrate at a predetermined distance away from the camera module along the third direction.
According to claim 7,
An electronic device further comprising a shielding member disposed to at least partially surround the sensor.
According to claim 4,
The magnet is disposed at a predetermined distance from the sensor along a fourth direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.
According to claim 4,
The electronic device further includes a support member having a second opening corresponding to the camera module in the space and arranged to at least partially surround the shutter structure.
According to claim 11,
The support member is fixedly disposed on an inner surface of the first case and includes a material that does not shield a magnetic field.
According to claim 11,
The shutter structure is disposed between the support member and the inner surface of the first case.
According to claim 1,
The shutter structure further includes an input portion exposed to the outside of the housing so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth.
According to claim 1,
further comprising a processor,
The electronic device generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening and the second opening are opened or closed by the shutter structure, and causes the processor to perform at least one function based on the generated electrical signal. Device.
In electronic devices,
a housing including a first opening;
a camera module aligned with the first opening within the housing;
Sensors disposed around the camera module;
a support member including a second opening corresponding to the camera module and disposed within the housing at a position overlapping with the camera module;
A shutter structure capable of reciprocating in one direction within the housing to open or close the first opening and the second opening, the shutter structure comprising:
a board including a magnetizable material and formed to cover the first opening and the second opening;
a magnet disposed at a position offset in the height direction of the sensor and the housing; and
Comprising an input unit exposed to the outside of the housing so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth
Electronic devices.
According to claim 16,
The board is magnetized when the magnet is attached to one side of the board, or is provided in a magnetized state before assembly of the electronic device.
According to claim 16,
further comprising a processor,
The electronic device generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening and the second opening are opened or closed by the shutter structure, and causes the processor to perform at least one function based on the generated electrical signal. Device.
In electronic devices,
A first case including a first surface facing in a first direction and having a first opening exposing the camera module to the outside, and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction and the first case A housing including a second case that is coupled to form a space containing at least one component therein;
a display disposed inside the housing and capable of displaying a screen in the first direction;
a substrate disposed on an inner surface of the second case and extending long along the first direction and a third direction perpendicular to the second direction;
a camera module disposed on the substrate;
a sensor disposed at a position spaced a predetermined distance away from the camera module in the third direction;
a support member provided with a second opening aligned with the first opening to expose the camera module to the outside, and disposed within the housing at a position at least partially overlapping with the camera module and the sensor;
A shutter structure capable of reciprocating within the housing along the third direction to open or close the camera module, the shutter structure comprising:
a magnet that is not located in the first direction or the second direction from the sensor, but is perpendicular to the first and second directions and arranged at a predetermined distance in a fourth direction different from the third direction;
a board comprising a magnetizable material and configured such that the shutter structure covers the first opening and the second opening; and
Comprising an input unit exposed to the outside of the housing so that a user can manually move the shutter structure back and forth
Electronic devices.
According to claim 19,
further comprising a processor,
The electronic device generates an electrical signal depending on whether the first opening and the second opening are opened or closed by the shutter structure, and causes the processor to perform at least one function based on the generated electrical signal. Device.

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