KR20230139752A - Electronic device including dual vibration moters - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a first housing, a second housing movably coupled to the first housing, a flexible display that expands or contracts according to movement of the second housing, and a first vibration in the first housing. a motor, a second vibration motor within the second housing, and at least one processor operably coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor, wherein the second vibration motor includes: , configured to identify at least one vibration motor for providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device among the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

Electronic device including dual vibration motors {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DUAL VIBRATION MOTERS}

Various embodiments relate to an electronic device including a dual vibration motor.

In order to achieve portability and usability of electronic devices, rollable displays that can provide a large screen display when needed are being developed. A rollable display may mean a flexible display, foldable display, or slideable display.

The electronic device may provide a haptic notification to inform the user of an event related to the electronic device. For example, an electronic device can provide haptic notifications through a vibration motor.

In a flexible display of an electronic device, for example, the area of the display may be expanded or reduced depending on the movement of the housing. In order to expand or reduce the size of the display area of a flexible display, an electronic device may have two or more housings movably coupled to each other. As the housing moves, the position of the vibration motor changes, so it may be difficult to deliver haptic notifications provided from the vibration motor.

The technical problem to be achieved in this document is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, and connected to the second housing. It may include a flexible display that is disposed and expands or contracts as the second housing moves in the first direction or the second direction. The electronic device includes a battery disposed in the first housing and supplying power to the electronic device, and within the first housing, disposed at an upper end of the battery and providing driving force for driving the second housing. Additional motors may be included. The electronic device may further include a pinion gear disposed in the first housing and transmitting the driving force of the motor, and a rack gear disposed in the second housing and driven in engagement with the pinion gear. The electronic device includes a first vibration motor disposed on one side in a horizontal direction with the motor at the upper end of the battery within the first housing, and a second vibration motor disposed at the upper end of the rack gear within the second housing. It may include two vibration motors and at least one processor operatively coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. The at least one processor identifies receipt of a signal related to a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device, and operates at least one of the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor based on the signal. It can be configured to run. According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, and disposed in the second housing. , and may include a flexible display that expands as the second housing moves in the first direction or shrinks as the second housing moves in the second direction. According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first vibration motor disposed in the first housing, a second vibration motor disposed in the second housing, and operatively connected to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. It may include at least one processor combined with. The at least one processor, in a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, the first vibration motor and the second It may be configured to provide a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device through one (a) of the vibration motors. The at least one processor, in a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, the first vibration motor and the second It may be configured to control a vibration motor to provide the haptic notification.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, and connected to the second housing. It may include a flexible display that is arranged to expand or contract as the second housing moves in the first or second direction. The electronic device includes a first vibration motor disposed in the first housing, a second vibration motor disposed in the second housing, and at least one operably coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. May include a processor. According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor is configured to operate the second vibration motor in a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing. Located in an area of the second housing overlapping with the first housing, in a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, It may be spaced apart from the first housing. According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to identify at least one vibration motor for providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device among the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. You can.

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include vibration motors disposed in each of the movably coupled housings. An electronic device according to one embodiment may provide a haptic notification to a user by controlling the operation of vibration motors based on the state of the electronic device.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2A is a front view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2B is a rear view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2C is a front view of a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2D is a rear view of a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5A is a rear view of an electronic device including a second vibration motor in a camera module according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 5A.
FIG. 6A is a rear view of an electronic device including a second vibration motor in a speaker module according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6B shows an example of a speaker module of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6C shows another example of a speaker module of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
7A to 7C show various examples of electronic devices according to one embodiment.
FIG. 7D is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' of FIG. 7B.
FIG. 8A shows a usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8B is a block diagram of a sensor module of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9 illustrates an example of an operation in which an electronic device provides a haptic notification based on the state of the electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 10 shows a usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 11 shows an example in which an electronic device is placed on an external object, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 12 illustrates an example of an operation in which an electronic device provides a haptic notification based on a grip on the electronic device and movement of the electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 13 shows a state according to a moving distance of the second housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 14 illustrates an example of an operation in which an electronic device provides a haptic notification based on a moving distance of the second housing, according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.

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 operations 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).

Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of 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 a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band), for example, to achieve a high data rate. 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 or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, 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, for example, connected to the plurality of antennas by 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 various embodiments, 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 another 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.

FIG. 2A is a front view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment, FIG. 2B is a rear view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2C is a front view of the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2D is a rear view of the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment.

2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment includes a first housing 210 and a second housing. 220, a display 230 (eg, display module 160 of FIG. 1), and a camera module 240 (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may be slidable relative to the first housing 210 . For example, the second housing 220 may move within a specified distance along a first direction (eg, +y direction) with respect to the first housing 210 . When the second housing 220 moves along the first direction, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 facing the first direction and the first housing 210 may increase. For another example, the second housing 220 may move within a specified distance along a second direction (eg, -y direction) opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing 210 . When the second housing 220 moves along the second direction, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 facing the first direction and the first housing 210 may decrease. According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may linearly reciprocate with respect to the first housing 210 by sliding relative to the first housing 210 . For example, at least a portion of the second housing 220 may be retractable into the first housing 210 or may be withdrawn from the first housing 210 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be called a “slidable electronic device” since the second housing 220 is designed to be slidable with respect to the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 moves at least a portion of the display 230 into the inside of the second housing 220 (or the first housing 210) based on the slide movement of the second housing 220. As it is designed to be rolled around, it can be named a “rollable electronic device”.

According to one embodiment, the first state of the electronic device 200 is a state in which the second housing 220 moves in the second direction (e.g., -y direction) (e.g., a contracted state, or a slide-in state). -in state))). For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 may be movable in the first direction, but may not be movable in the second direction. In the first state of the electronic device 200, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 and the first housing 210 may increase, but may not decrease, as the second housing 220 moves. It may not be possible. For another example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, a portion of the second housing 220 may be withdrawn from within the first housing 210, but may not be retractable. According to one embodiment, the first state of the electronic device 200 may be defined as a state in which the second portion 230b of the display 230 is not visually exposed from the outside of the electronic device 200. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the second portion 230b of the display 230 is formed by the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. ) and may not be visible from the outside of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the second state of the electronic device 200 is a state in which the second housing 220 is moved in the first direction (e.g., +y direction) (e.g., an extended state, or a slide-out state (slide state). -out state))). For example, in the second state of the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 may be movable in the second direction, but may not be movable in the first direction. In the second state of the electronic device 200, the distance between the side 220a of the second housing 220 and the first housing 210 may decrease as the second housing 220 moves, but does not increase. It may not be possible. For another example, in the second state of the electronic device 200, a portion of the second housing 220 may be retractable into the first housing 210, but may not be retractable from the first housing 210. . According to one embodiment, the second state of the electronic device 200 may be defined as a state in which the second portion 230b of the display 230 is visually exposed from the outside of the electronic device 200. For example, in the second state of the electronic device 200, the second portion 230b of the display 230 is pulled out from the internal space of the electronic device 200 and is visible from the outside of the electronic device 200. (visible) can.

According to one embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves from the first housing 210 in the first direction, at least a portion of the second housing 220 and/or the second portion 230b of the display 230 Can be drawn out from the first housing 210 by the drawn-out length d1 corresponding to the moving distance of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may reciprocate within a specified distance d2. According to one embodiment, the drawn-out length d1 may have a size ranging from 0 to a specified distance d2.

According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device 200 is determined by manual operation by a user, or by a driving module (not shown) disposed inside the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. ), it may be convertible between the second state and/or the first state. According to one embodiment, the driving module may trigger an operation based on a user input. According to one embodiment, user input for triggering the operation of the driving module may include touch input, force touch input, and/or gesture input through the display 230. According to another embodiment, the user input for triggering the operation of the driving module includes voice input (voice input) or input of a physical button exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. can do. According to one embodiment, the driving module may be driven in a semi-automatic manner in which an operation is triggered when a manual operation by an external force of the user is detected.

According to one embodiment, the first state of the electronic device 200 may be referred to as a first shape, and the second state of the electronic device 200 may be referred to as a second shape. For example, the first shape may include a normal state, a collapsed state, or a closed state, and the second shape may include an open state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may form a third state (eg, an intermediate state) that is a state between the first state and the second state. For example, the third state may be referred to as a third shape, and the third shape may include a free stop state.

According to one embodiment, the display 230 may be visible (or viewable) from the outside through the front direction (e.g., -z direction) of the electronic device 200 so as to display visual information to the user. . For example, the display 230 may include a flexible display. According to one embodiment, the display 230 is disposed in the second housing 220 and is pulled out from the internal space (not shown) of the electronic device 200 as the second housing 220 moves, or is removed from the electronic device 200. It can be introduced into the internal space of (200). The internal space of the electronic device 200 may refer to the space within the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 formed by combining the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. . For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, at least a portion of the display 230 may be drawn into the internal space of the electronic device 200. With at least a portion of the display 230 inserted into the internal space of the electronic device 200, when the second housing 220 moves in the first direction, at least a portion of the display 230 moves into the internal space of the electronic device 200. It can be withdrawn from the internal space of . For another example, when the second housing 220 moves in the second direction, at least a portion of the display 230 is rolled into the interior of the electronic device 200, thereby entering the internal space of the electronic device 200. It can be. As at least a portion of the display 230 is pulled out or retracted, the area of the display 230 that can be viewed from the outside of the electronic device 200 may be expanded or reduced. According to one embodiment, the display 230 may include a first part 230a and a second part 230b.

According to one embodiment, the first portion 230a of the display 230 is permanently visible from outside the electronic device 200, regardless of whether the electronic device 200 is in the second state or the first state. This may refer to a possible area of the display 230. For example, the first portion 230a may refer to a partial area of the display 230 that is not incorporated into the internal space of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the first part 230a may move together with the second housing 220 when the second housing 220 moves. For example, when the second housing 220 moves along the first or second direction, the first portion 230a moves with the second housing 220 on the front side of the electronic device 200. It can move along one direction or a second direction.

According to one embodiment, the second part 230b of the display 230 is connected to the first part 230a and enters the internal space of the electronic device 200 as the second housing 220 moves. Alternatively, it may be drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 200. For example, the second part 230b of the display 230 may be a part that is introduced into the internal space of the electronic device 200 in a rolled state in the first state of the electronic device 200. In the first state of the electronic device 200, the second portion 230b of the display 230 may be drawn into the internal space of the electronic device 200 and may not be visible from the outside. For another example, the second part 230b of the display 230 may be a part drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 is in the second state. The second portion 230b of the display 230 may be visible from outside the electronic device 200 in the second state.

According to one embodiment, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 may include only the first portion 230a of the display 230. there is. In the second state of the electronic device 200, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 is at least a portion of the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b of the display 230. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 includes a book cover 211 surrounding the inner space of the first housing 210 and a rear plate surrounding the rear of the book cover 211 ( 212) may be included. The second housing 220 of the electronic device 200 may include a front cover 221 that covers the internal space of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the front cover 221 is inserted into the first cover area 221a of the front cover 221, which is not inserted into the inside of the first housing 210, and the front cover 221 is inserted into the inside of the first housing 210. Alternatively, it may include a second cover area 221b that is drawn out. The first cover area 221a of the front cover 221 may always be visible regardless of whether the electronic device 200 is in the second state or the first state. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first cover area 221a of the front cover 221 may form the side surface 220a of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the second cover area 221b of the second housing 220 may not be visible in the first state and may be visible in the second state.

The camera module 240 may acquire an image of a subject based on receiving light from the outside of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the camera module 240 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the camera module 240 is directed to the rear of the electronic device 200, which is opposite to the front of the electronic device 200 where the first portion 230a of the display 230 is disposed. It may be placed in the housing 220. For example, the camera module 240 is disposed on the front cover 221 of the second housing 220, and when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the opening 211a formed in the book cover 211 Through this, it may be visible from outside the electronic device 200. For another example, the camera module 240 is disposed on the front cover 221 of the second housing 220, and when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the book cover 211 and/or the rear plate It may be obscured by 212 and may not be visible from outside the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the camera module 240 may include a plurality of cameras. For example, the camera module 240 may include a wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a proximity camera, and/or a depth camera. However, the camera module 240 is not necessarily limited to including a plurality of cameras and may include one camera.

According to one embodiment, the camera module 240 may further include a camera (not shown) directed to the front of the electronic device 200 where the first portion 230a of the display 230 is disposed. When the camera module 240 is oriented toward the front of the electronic device 200, the camera module 240 is an under-display camera (e.g., in the +z direction from the display 230) disposed below the display 230. It may be, but is not limited to, UDC (under display camera).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a sensor module (not shown) and/or a camera module (not shown) disposed below the display 230. The sensor module may detect the external environment based on information (eg, light) received through the display 230. According to one embodiment, the sensor module includes a receiver, proximity sensor, ultrasonic sensor, gesture sensor, gyro sensor, barometric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, acceleration sensor, grip sensor, color sensor, IR (infrared) sensor, biometric sensor, and temperature sensor. It may include at least one of a sensor, a humidity sensor, a motor encoder, or an indicator. According to one embodiment, at least some sensor modules of the electronic device 200 may be visually exposed to the outside through a partial area of the display 230. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may detect the draw length (eg, d1) using a sensor module. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may generate retrieval information about the degree of retrieval detected by the sensor. For example, the electronic device 200 may detect and/or confirm the extent to which the second housing 220 has been withdrawn using the withdrawal information. According to one embodiment, the pull-out information may include information about the pull-out length of the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the combined form of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is not limited to the form and combination shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, and other shapes or parts may be used. It may also be implemented by combination and/or combination of.

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment. )am.

3A and 3B, the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a display 230, a camera module 240, and a battery 250. (For example, the battery 189 in FIG. 1) and a driving unit 260. According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be combined with each other to form the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the second portion 230b of the display 230 may be accommodated in the internal space 201.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a book cover 211, a rear plate 212, and a frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves with respect to the first housing 210, the book cover 211, the rear plate 212, and the frame cover 213 included in the first housing 210 ) may be combined with each other and not move.

According to one embodiment, the book cover 211 may form at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 200. For example, the book cover 211 may form at least part of the side of the electronic device 200 and at least part of the rear of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the book cover 211 may provide a surface on which the rear plate 212 is seated. The rear plate 212 may be seated on one side 211b of the book cover 211.

According to one embodiment, the wireless charging antenna 211c may be disposed on one side 211b of the book cover 211. The wireless charging antenna 211c may transmit the received power to the battery 250 based on receiving power from outside the electronic device 200. The power delivered to the battery 250 can charge the battery 250. For example, the wireless charging antenna 211c may be referred to as a wireless power consortium (WPC) antenna, but is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the book cover 211 includes a conductive material and may function as an antenna radiator. For example, a part of the book cover 211 containing a conductive material may be segmented by another part of the book cover 211 containing a non-conductive material to form an antenna radiator.

According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board 211d may be disposed on one side 211b of the book cover 211. The printed circuit board 211d may electrically connect electronic components disposed on the book cover 211. According to one embodiment, the wireless charging antenna 211c and the printed circuit board 211d may be electrically connected to another printed circuit board (not shown) disposed on the front cover 221.

According to one embodiment, the frame cover 213 may support internal components of the electronic device 200. For example, the frame cover 213 may accommodate at least a portion of the battery 250 and the driving unit 260. The battery 250 and the driving unit 260 may be accommodated in at least one of a recess or a hole included in the frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the frame cover 213 may be surrounded by the book cover 211. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, one side 213a of the frame cover 213 on which the battery 250 is disposed is the second side of the book cover 211 and/or the display 230. At least a portion of the portion 230b may be faced. For another example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, the other side 213b of the frame cover 213 facing one side 213a of the frame cover 213 is the first side of the display 230. It may face the portion 230a, or the front cover 221.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a front cover 221, a rear cover 222, and a slide cover 223. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210, the front cover 221, the rear cover 222, and the slide cover 223 are coupled to each other, It can be moved together with the second housing 220. The front cover 221 may support internal components of the electronic device 200. For example, the camera module 240 may be disposed on one side 221c of the front cover 221 facing the internal space 201. The other side 221d of the front cover 221 facing the one side 221c of the front cover 221 is the first part 230a of the display 230 when the electronic device 200 is in the first state. You can face it. According to one embodiment, the rear cover 222 may be coupled to the front cover 221 to protect components of the electronic device 200 disposed on the front cover 221. For example, the rear cover 222 may cover a portion of one side 221c of the front cover 221. According to one embodiment, the slide cover 223 is disposed on the rear cover 222 (e.g., in the +z direction) of the electronic device 200 together with the rear plate 212 and the book cover 211. The exterior can be formed. The slide cover 223 may be coupled to one side of the rear cover 222 to protect the rear cover 222 and/or the front cover 221.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the display 230 may be bent by at least a portion of the display 230 being rolled into the internal space 201 . According to one embodiment, the display 230 may cover at least a portion of the frame cover 213 and at least a portion of the front cover 221. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the display 230 covers the other side 221d of the front cover 221 and is between the front cover 221 and the book cover 211. Passing through, it may extend toward the internal space 201. The display 230 may pass between the front cover 221 and the book cover 211 and then surround the frame cover 213. The display 230 may cover one side 213a of the frame cover 213 within the internal space 201. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves in the first direction, the second part 230b of the display 230 may be pulled out from the internal space 201. For example, as the second housing 220 moves in the second direction, the display 230 may pass between the front cover 221 and the book cover 211 and be pulled out from the internal space 201. .

According to one embodiment, the first portion 230a of the display 230 may contact the other surface 221d of the front cover 221. For example, the first part 230a may contact the other surface 221d of the front cover 221 and extend parallel to the other surface 221d of the front cover 221. By extending parallel to the other surface 221d of the front cover 221, the first portion 230a may have a substantially flat shape. According to one embodiment, the first portion 230a of the display 230 may not be deformed as the second housing 220 moves. For example, the first portion 230a may move as the second housing 220 moves while maintaining its planar shape.

According to one embodiment, the second part 230b of the display 230 may be deformable as the second housing 220 moves. For example, at least a portion of the second portion 230b may be bent in the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 is in the first state. When the second housing 220 moves in the first direction (e.g., +y direction), at least a portion of the second portion 230b is pulled out from the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200, and the front cover ( It can be in contact with the other side (221d) of 221). When at least a part of the second part 230b is in contact with the other surface 221d of the front cover 221, at least a part of the second part 230b is flat on the other surface 221d of the front cover 221. It can have a shape. For another example, when the second housing 220 moves in the second direction (e.g., -y direction), at least a portion of the second portion 230b enters the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200. It can be. At least a portion of the second portion 230b may be bent to have a curvature as it is introduced into the internal space 201 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a support bar 231 and a guide rail 232 that support the display 230. The support bar 231 includes a plurality of bars coupled to each other, and may be manufactured in a shape corresponding to the shape of the second part 230b of the display 230. For example, the support bar 231 may include a plurality of bars extending in a third direction (eg, +x direction) perpendicular to the first direction (eg, +y direction). The support bar 231 may be disposed in the second part 230b of the display 230. According to one embodiment, the support bar 231 may move together with the display 230 as the display 230 moves. According to one embodiment, in a first state in which the second part 230b of the display 230 is wound within the internal space 201, the support bar 231 is connected to the second part 230b of the display 230. ) may be wound within the internal space 201. The support bar 231 may move together with the second area 230b of the display 230 as the second housing 220 moves in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the guide rail 232 may guide the movement of the support bar 231. For example, as the display 230 moves, the support bar 231 may move along the guide rail 232 coupled to the frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 232 is an amount of frame covers 213 spaced apart from each other along a third direction (e.g., +x direction) substantially perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., +y direction). It may include a plurality of guide rails 232 spaced apart from each other at the edges.

According to one embodiment, the driving unit 260 may provide a driving force to the second housing 220 so that the second housing 220 can move relative to the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the driving unit 260 may include a motor 261, a pinion gear 262, and a rack gear 263. The motor 261 may receive power from the battery 250 and provide driving force to the second housing 220 . According to one embodiment, the motor 261 is disposed in the first housing 210 and may not move when the second housing 220 moves with respect to the first housing 210. For example, the motor 261 may be placed in a recess formed in the frame cover 213. According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 262 is coupled to the motor 261 and may rotate by driving force provided from the motor 261. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 263 is engaged with the pinion gear 262 and can move according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262. For example, the rack gear 263 may linearly reciprocate in the first or second direction according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 263 may be disposed in the second housing 220. For example, the rack gear 263 may be coupled to the front cover 221 included in the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 263 may be movable inside the operating space 213p formed in the frame cover 213.

According to one embodiment, when the pinion gear 262 rotates along a first rotation direction (e.g., clockwise in FIG. 3B), the rack gear 263 may move in the first direction (e.g., +y direction). there is. When the rack gear 263 moves along the first direction, the second housing 220 coupled to the rack gear 263 may move along the first direction. As the second housing 220 moves along the first direction, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 may be expanded. When the pinion gear 262 rotates along the second rotation direction (eg, counterclockwise in FIG. 3B), the rack gear 263 may move in the second direction (eg, -y direction). When the rack gear 263 moves along the second direction, the second housing 220 coupled to the rack gear 263 may move along the second direction. As the second housing 220 moves along the second direction, the area of the display 230 visible from the outside of the electronic device 200 may be reduced.

In the above description, it has been described that the motor 261 and the pinion gear 262 are disposed in the first housing 210, and the rack gear 263 is disposed in the second housing 220, but the embodiments are limited to this. It may not work. Depending on embodiments, the motor 261 and the pinion gear 262 may be disposed in the second housing 220, and the rack gear 263 may be disposed in the first housing 210.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of a first state and a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment includes a first housing 210, and a first housing 210 that is oriented in a first direction (e.g., +y direction) or opposite to the first direction. a second housing 220 movably coupled in a second direction (e.g. -y direction), disposed on the second housing 220 and expanded or contracted according to movement of the second housing 220. A flexible display 230 (e.g., display 230 in FIG. 3A), a first vibration motor 310 in the first housing 210, configured to provide vibration to the outside of the electronic device 200, The second vibration motor 320, the first vibration motor 310, and the second vibration motor 320 in the second housing 220 are configured to provide vibration to the outside of the electronic device 200. It may include at least one processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1) operatively coupled thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may be movably (eg, slidably or rollably) coupled to the first housing 210 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 moves in a first direction (e.g., +y direction) or a second direction (e.g., -y direction) opposite to the first direction in the first housing 210. Possibly combined. The first housing 210 may be referred to as the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 3B, and the second housing 220 may be referred to as the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A to 3B. It can be.

According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device 200 may be distinguished depending on the relative position of the second housing 220 with respect to the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, with respect to the first housing 210, the second housing 220 moves in the first direction (eg, +y direction) and a second direction (-y direction) opposite to the first direction. A state that can move in one direction may be defined as the first state. According to one embodiment, a state in which the second housing 220 can move in the second direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing 210 may be defined as the second state. The first state and the second state may be substantially the same as the first state and the second state described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D.

According to one embodiment, the display area of the flexible display 230 may be expanded and/or reduced based on movement of the second housing 220 . For example, in the first state of the electronic device 200, a portion of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the second portion 230b in FIG. 3A) is connected to the first housing 210 and/or the second housing ( 220) can be accommodated inside. As the state of the electronic device 200 switches from the first state to the second state, a portion of the flexible display 230 is disposed on the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. , may be exposed to the outside. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 is connected to the first housing 210 and/or the second housing ( It may be configured to be introduced into the inside of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 .

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may refer to devices capable of converting electrical signals into vibration. The vibration may refer to mechanical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. A vibration motor is not limited to a device that simply generates vibration, but may refer to a device that can transmit mechanical stimulation through a medium. The first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be configured to provide vibration to the outside of the electronic device 200 by vibrating.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 may be disposed within the first housing 210, and the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed within the second housing 220. Depending on the state of the electronic device 200, the distance between the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may change. For example, in the first state, the second vibration motor 320 may be spaced apart from the first vibration motor 310 by a first distance in a first direction (eg, +y direction), and in the second state, , the second vibration motor 320 may be spaced apart from the first vibration motor 310 in the first direction by a second distance greater than the first distance.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 operates in a direction (e.g., +z direction and -z direction) can be provided. For example, the first vibration motor 310 may include a vibrator that vibrates in the above directions (eg, +z direction and -z direction). The vibrator may provide vibration in the direction (eg, +z direction and/or -z direction) by vibrating according to an electrical signal including an operation request.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 operates in a direction (e.g., +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction) can be provided. For example, the second vibration motor 320 may include a vibrator that vibrates in the above directions (eg, +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction). The vibrator may provide vibration in the direction (eg, +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction) by vibrating according to an electrical signal including an operation request. However, the vibration types of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 are not limited to those described above. For example, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may provide vibration in the same direction.

According to one embodiment, at least one processor may be operatively coupled to the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320. At least one processor may be configured to control the overall operation of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor includes at least one vibration motor for providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device 200 among the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320. It can be configured to identify. For example, when a specific event to which a haptic notification is assigned through the first vibration motor 310 occurs, at least one processor operates the first vibration motor among the first vibration motor 310 or the second vibration motor 320. An electrical signal containing a request to generate vibration may be provided to 310. The first vibration motor 310 may provide a haptic notification by vibrating in response to receiving the electrical signal. For another example, when a specific event to which a haptic notification is assigned through both the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 occurs, the at least one processor Vibration motor 320 may provide an electrical signal containing a request to both generate vibration. The first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may provide a haptic notification by vibrating in response to receiving the electrical signal. For another example, at least one processor creates a vibration pattern by providing an electrical signal so that the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 operate alternately with a specified time difference. You can control it.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 may be placed at a position adjacent to the user's hand when the user holds the first housing 310. The first vibration motor 310 may be spaced apart from the battery 250 in a first direction (eg, +y direction). The first vibration motor 310 may be disposed near the center of the first housing 210 along its length in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be spaced apart from each other in order to provide a haptic notification to the entire area of the electronic device 200. Referring to FIG. 4, the first vibration motor 310 is parallel to the first direction (e.g., +y direction) and passes through the centers of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. Based on L), it can be placed on one side. The second vibration motor 320 may be disposed on the other side opposite to the one side, based on the virtual line L. For example, the first vibration motor 310 may be arranged in the -x direction based on the virtual line L. The second vibration motor 320 may be arranged in the +x direction based on the false line (L). According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 is located at a second edge of the first edge 214 and the second edge 215 of the first housing 210 parallel to the first direction (eg, +y direction). It may be placed close to the edge 215. The second vibration motor 320 is configured to move the second housing 220 in the first direction (e.g., +y direction) and the second direction (e.g., -y direction) with respect to the first housing 210. Within the first directionally movable state, the third edge 224 of the second housing 220 faces the first edge 214 and the third edge 224 of the second housing 220 faces the second edge 215. It may be placed closer to the third edge 224 of the fourth edge 225. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first vibration motor 310 may be disposed close to the first edge 214 of the first housing 210, and the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed close to the first edge 214 of the first housing 210. 4 may be placed close to the edge 224. According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be spaced apart from each other in the first state, and thus are configured to provide haptic notifications to the entire area of the electronic device 200. It can be.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may include a battery 250, a motor 261, a pinion gear 262, and a rack gear 263. The motor 261, pinion gear 262, and rack gear 263 may be referred to as the motor 261, pinion gear 262, and rack gear 263 in FIG. 3A, respectively. The motor 261 and the pinion gear 262 may be disposed within the first housing 210. The rack gear 263 may be disposed within the second housing 220. However, it is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 262 may be rotatably connected to the shaft of the motor 261 and may be rotated by the motor 261. The rack gear 263 fixed to the second housing 220 is engaged with the pinion gear 262 and can move according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262. For example, the rack gear 263 may move in a first direction (eg, +y direction) or a second direction (eg, -y direction) according to the rotation of the pinion gear 262. The second housing 220 fixed to the rack gear 263 can be moved in a first direction (eg, +y direction) or a second direction (eg, -y direction) by movement of the rack gear 263. there is. The contents of the motor 261, pinion gear 262, and rack gear 263 described in FIGS. 3A and 3B are applied to the motor 261, pinion gear 262, and rack gear 263 described below. Since it can be applied substantially the same way, redundant description will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 may be spaced apart from the battery 250 in a first direction (eg, +y direction). For example, the first vibration motor 310 may be placed at the upper end of the battery 250. According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 may be spaced apart from the motor 261 within the first housing 210 in a second direction (e.g., -x direction) perpendicular to the first direction. . For example, the first vibration motor 310 may be disposed on one side of the motor 261 in a horizontal direction. According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 may be spaced apart from the rack gear 263 in the first direction (eg, +y direction) within the second housing 220. For example, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed at the upper end of the rack gear 263 within the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 is configured to move the second housing 220 in a first direction (e.g., +y direction) and the second direction (e.g., -y direction) with respect to the first housing 210. In a first state in which it can move in the first direction, it may be disposed in the second housing 220 that overlaps the first housing 210. For example, the second housing 220 may include a first area 220-1 that overlaps the first housing 210 in the first state. In the first state, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed in the first area 220-1.

According to one embodiment, as the state of the electronic device 200 switches from the first state to the second state, a portion of the second housing 220 may be disposed outside the first housing 210. . According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 is a second housing 220 that can move in the second direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing 210. In this state, it may be spaced apart from the first housing 210. For example, in the second state, the second housing 220 has a first area 220-1 overlapping with the first housing 210 and a second area 220-1 spaced apart from the first housing 210. 2) may be included. In the second state, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed in the second area 220-2.

According to one embodiment, the size of the first area 220-1 may change depending on the state of the electronic device 200. For example, the size of the first area 220-1 in the second state may be smaller than the size of the first area 220-1 in the first state. According to one embodiment, the size of the first area 220-1 changes depending on the state of the electronic device 200, so the vibration provided to the user from the second vibration motor 320 is generated by the electronic device 200. Depending on the status, it may change. For example, when a user grips the first housing 210 and uses the electronic device 200, the vibration force transmitted from the second vibration motor 320 to the first housing 210 is the electronic device 200. (200) It may vary depending on the state. In the first state, because the size of the first area 220 - 1 is relatively large, a relatively large amount of vibration provided from the second vibration motor 320 may be transmitted to the first housing 210 . In the second state, because the size of the second area 220 - 2 is relatively small, relatively little vibration provided from the second vibration motor 320 may be transmitted to the first housing 210 . According to one embodiment, when the user uses the electronic device 200 in the second state, the amount of vibration transmitted from the second vibration motor 320 is reduced, so the user may receive an event related to the electronic device 200. It may be difficult to recognize haptic notifications as they occur. For example, when the remaining capacity (state of charge, SOC) of the battery of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the battery 250 in FIG. 3A) is less than a specified standard value (e.g., less than 15% of the total capacity of the battery) , the at least one processor may be configured to provide a haptic notification to the user through the second vibration motor 320. If the haptic notification is provided through the second vibration motor 320 while the user is using the electronic device 200 in the second state, the user may not recognize the haptic notification, and the battery is discharged. This can happen.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment provides a haptic notification to the user through the first vibration motor 310 in the first housing 210 and the second vibration motor 320 in the second housing 220. can be provided. At least one processor identifies at least one of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 when providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device 200, Can be configured to provide haptic notifications. Hereinafter, various embodiments will describe the arrangement structure of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 in the internal space of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 that are movably coupled, and the user It may include operations of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 to provide a haptic notification to the user.

FIG. 5A is a rear view of an electronic device including a second vibration motor in a camera module according to an embodiment. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 5A.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment includes a lens assembly 241 on a second vibration motor 320 configured to collect light emitted from a subject, and a lens assembly 241 And it may include a camera module 240 that accommodates the second vibration motor 320 and includes a first bracket 242 fixed within the second housing 220. The camera module 240 may be referred to as the camera module 240 of FIGS. 2B, 2D, and 3A.

According to one embodiment, the camera module 240 may include a lens assembly 241 and a first bracket 242. The lens assembly 241 may collect light emitted from a subject that is the target of image capture. Lens assembly 241 may include one or more lenses. For example, the lens assembly 241 may include a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

According to one embodiment, the first bracket 242 may be disposed within the second housing 220. The first bracket 242 is mounted at a designated position within the second housing 220 and accommodates the camera including the lens assembly 241 and the second vibration motor 320 in the internal space. You can. The lens assembly 241 and the second vibration motor 320 may occupy a fixed position within the second housing 220 through the first bracket 242 . In addition, the first bracket 242 can further accommodate components for operating the camera module 240, such as a flash, an image sensor, and a signal processor.

Referring to FIG. 5B , the second housing 220 may be placed within the first bracket 242 and the lens assembly 241 may be placed on the second vibration motor 320 . A second vibration motor 320 may be disposed below the lens assembly 241 (eg, in the +z direction with respect to the lens assembly 241). By stacking the lens assembly 241 and the second vibration motor 320 in the +z direction, internal space within the second housing 220 can be secured.

For example, referring to FIG. 5A , the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may include a printed circuit board 360 disposed within the second housing 220 . The printed circuit board 360 may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers alternately stacked with the conductive layers. The printed circuit board 360 may provide electrical connections between electronic components using wires and conductive vias disposed on a conductive layer. According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed within the first bracket 242, below the lens assembly 241, thereby creating an internal space in which the printed circuit board 360 can be mounted. It can be secured. According to one embodiment, since the internal space within the second housing 220 can be secured, the size of the printed circuit board 360 that can be placed within the second housing 220 can be increased. As the size of the printed circuit board 360 increases, more electronic components can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 360.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 operates in a direction (+y direction) horizontal to the surface of the second housing 220 on which the second vibration motor 320 is disposed (e.g., the xy plane in FIG. 5B). and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction). When looking at the second housing 220 in the +z direction, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed below the lens assembly 241 (e.g., in the +z direction), so that the lens assembly 241 may be subjected to stress by the second vibration motor 320. For example, when the second vibration motor 320 is configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the second housing 220 (e.g., +z direction and -z direction), the second vibration motor ( 320) may apply physical stimulation to the lens assembly 241 by vibrating in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the second housing 220 (eg, +z direction and -z direction). The lens assembly 241 may be mechanically damaged by receiving the physical stimulus from the second vibration motor 320. According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 operates in a direction (+y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and By being configured to provide vibration in the -x direction, mechanical damage to the lens assembly 241 disposed on the second vibration motor 320 can be reduced.

FIG. 6A is a rear view of an electronic device including a second vibration motor in a speaker module according to an embodiment. FIG. 6B shows an example of a speaker module of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 6C shows another example of a speaker module of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

6A and 6B, the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment includes a speaker unit 331 configured to generate an audio signal, and the speaker unit 331 and the second vibration motor 320. It may include a speaker module 330 that accommodates and includes a second bracket 332 fixed within the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the speaker module 330 may include a speaker unit 331 and a second bracket 332. The speaker unit 331 can output an audio signal through vibration. For example, the speaker unit 331 may include at least one voice coil that provides vibration to the diaphragm and a permanent magnet that can generate a magnetic field. When a current carrying audio information flows through the voice coil, the permanent magnet and the voice coil can form a magnetic field. The voice coil can move due to the magnetic field from the permanent magnet and the magnetic field from the voice coil attracting or repulsing each other. In response to the movement of the voice coil, the diaphragm vibrates, thereby outputting an audio signal.

According to one embodiment, the second bracket 332 may be disposed within the second housing 220. The second bracket 332 is mounted at a designated location within the second housing 220 and can accommodate the speaker unit 331 and the second vibration motor 320 in the internal space. The speaker unit 331 and the second vibration motor 320 may occupy a fixed position within the second housing 220 through the first bracket 242.

Referring to FIG. 6B, the second vibration motor 320 and the speaker unit 331 are located within the second bracket 332 on the surface of the second housing 220 where the speaker module 330 is disposed (e.g., xy It can be placed on a flat surface. For example, the second vibration motor 320 and the speaker unit 331 may be arranged side by side in the +x direction within the second bracket 332. Since the speaker unit 331 outputs an audio signal by vibrating the diaphragm vertically (e.g., +z direction and -z direction), the second vibration motor 320 for the audio signal generated from the speaker unit 331 In order to reduce the influence of , the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed on the same side.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 operates in a direction (e.g., +z direction) perpendicular to the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the second housing 220 on which the second vibration motor 320 is disposed. and -z direction). The second vibration motor 320 and the speaker unit 331 are disposed within the second bracket 332 on the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the second housing 220 where the speaker module 330 is disposed. In this case, the second vibration motor 320 and the speaker unit 331 may vibrate in the same direction. Since the diaphragm of the speaker unit 331 and the second vibration motor 320 can vibrate on the same plane, the second vibration motor 320 and the speaker unit 331 are moved in the same direction so that the generated vibration is not canceled out. It can vibrate. Since the speaker unit 331 outputs an audio signal by vibrating the diaphragm vertically (e.g., +z direction and -z direction), the second vibration motor 320 is disposed It may vibrate in a direction (eg, +z direction and -z direction) perpendicular to the surface (eg, xy plane) of the second housing 220. The second vibration motor 320 vibrates in a direction (e.g., +z direction and -z direction) perpendicular to the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the second housing 220, thereby The influence of vibration on the audio signal output from the speaker unit 331 can be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 6C, the speaker unit 331 may be disposed on the second vibration motor 320 within the second bracket 332. When looking at the speaker unit 331 in the +z direction, within the second bracket 332, the speaker unit 331 may be disposed on the second vibration motor 320. A second vibration motor 320 may be disposed below the speaker unit 331 (e.g., in the +z direction based on the speaker unit 331). By stacking the speaker unit 331 and the second vibration motor 320 in the +z direction, the internal space of the second housing 220 can be secured.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 operates in a direction (e.g., +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction). When the second vibration motor 320 and the speaker unit 331 are stacked in the +z direction within the second bracket 332, the second vibration motor 320 is disposed It may vibrate in a direction (e.g., +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction) parallel to the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the second housing 220. Since the speaker unit 331 can receive physical stimulation due to the vibration of the second vibration motor 320, the second vibration motor 320 can vibrate in a direction horizontal to the stacking direction. The second vibration motor 320 vibrates in a direction (e.g., +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction) parallel to the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the second housing 220. , mechanical damage to the speaker unit 331 can be reduced.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 is disposed within the second bracket 332, thereby securing the internal space within the second housing 220. For example, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed within the second bracket 332, thereby securing an internal space for mounting the printed circuit board 360 within the second housing 220. . According to one embodiment, since the internal space within the second housing 220 can be secured, the size of the printed circuit board 360 that can be placed within the second housing 220 can be increased. As the size of the printed circuit board 360 increases, more electronic components can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 360.

7A to 7C show various examples of electronic devices according to one embodiment. FIG. 7D is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' of FIG. 7B.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment is disposed in the first housing 210, includes a motor 261 that provides power to the second housing 220, and operates in a first direction (e.g. It is disposed close to the first edge 214 of the first edge 214 and the second edge 215 of the first housing 210 parallel to the +y direction), and is rotatable on the shaft of the motor 261. It may include a pinion gear 262 that is connected to the pinion gear 262 and a rack gear 263 that engages the pinion gear 262, moves by rotation of the pinion gear 262, and is fixed to the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first edge 214 and a second edge 215 parallel to a first direction (eg, +y direction). The first edge 214 may be an edge parallel to the first direction and disposed in the -x direction, and the second edge 215 may be an edge parallel to the first direction and disposed in the +x direction. there is. According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 262 is a first edge of the first edge 214 and the second edge 215 of the first housing 210 parallel to the first direction (eg, +y direction). It can be placed close to (214). The first vibration motor 310 may be disposed closer to the second edge 215 of the first edge 214 and the second edge 215. According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 262 is disposed close to the first edge 214, and the first vibration motor 310 is disposed close to the second edge 215, thereby reducing mutual interference. there is.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a connector hole 340 to which a connector of an external electronic device can be connected. The connector hole 340 is close to the fourth edge 225 of the third edge 224 and the fourth edge 225 of the second housing 220 parallel to the first direction (eg, +y direction). can be placed. According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed close to the third edge 224 of the third edge 224 and the fourth edge 225. According to one embodiment, within the second housing 220, the second vibration motor 320 may be opposite to the connector hole 340.

According to one embodiment, in the first state, the first edge 214 and the third edge 224 may overlap. In the first state, the second edge 215 and the fourth edge 225 may overlap. The third edge 224 is parallel to the first direction (e.g., +y direction) and may be an edge disposed in the -x direction, and the fourth edge 225 is parallel to the first direction and may be an edge disposed in the +x direction. It can be an edge placed in a direction. The connector hole 340 is disposed close to the fourth edge 225 of the third edge 224 and the fourth edge 225 in the second housing 220, and the second vibration motor 320 is, Within the second housing 220, it may be disposed close to the third edge 224 of the third edge 224 and the fourth edge 225. When the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 are placed at one edge of the electronic device (e.g., the edge in the +x direction), a deviation in vibration provided externally from the electronic device 200 occurs. It can be. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 can equally provide haptic notifications to the user because the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed in opposite directions. Referring to FIG. 7A, in the first state, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be disposed on opposite sides of each other, so that the user can receive haptic notifications in the entire area of the electronic device 200. can be recognized.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor 310 may be disposed between the upper part (eg, +y direction) and the lower part (eg, -y direction) within the first housing 210. Referring to FIG. 7A, the first vibration motor 310 is disposed closer to the end of the second edge 215 in the +y direction at a position closer to the second edge 215 than to the first edge 214. It can be. The second part (e.g., the second part 230b in FIG. 7d) of the flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 230 in FIG. 7d) is introduced into the end in the -y direction, so the first vibration motor 310 When disposed close to the end of the second edge 215 in the +y direction, the thickness of the first housing 210 may be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the first vibration motor 310 is positioned closer to the second edge 215 among the first edge 214 and the second edge 215, at -y of the second edge 215. It may be placed close to the end of the direction. When the first vibration motor 310 is disposed close to the end of the second edge 215 in the -y direction, it can be positioned close to the user's hand, making it easier to deliver a haptic notification to the user.

Referring to FIG. 7C , the first vibration motor 310 and the pinion gear 262 may be disposed closer to the first edge 214 among the first edge 214 and the second edge 215. According to one embodiment, the pinion gear 262 is located at a position close to the first edge 214 among the first edge 214 and the second edge 215, in the +y direction of the first edge 214. It may be placed close to the end. The first vibration motor 310 is disposed, among the first edge 214 and the second edge 215, at a position close to the first edge 214 and close to the end of the first edge 214 in the -y direction. It can be.

Referring to FIG. 7D , the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may include a frame cover 213 disposed within the first housing 210 . The frame cover 213 may be referred to as the frame cover 213 of FIG. 3A. The first vibration motor 310, motor 261, and pinion gear 262 may be disposed on the frame cover 213.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 includes a first part 230a disposed on the second housing 220 and extends from the first part 230a, according to the movement of the second housing 220. , may include a second part 230b that can be inserted into the second housing 220 or withdrawn from the second housing 220. In the first state, the second part 230b may be inserted into the second housing 220 and placed on the vibration motor. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 switches from the second state to the first state, the second part 230b may be inserted between the second housing 220 and the frame cover 213, In the first state, the second part 230b may be disposed on the first vibration motor 310 disposed on the frame cover 213. When the electronic device 200 is used by a user, the -y direction end may be located close to the user, so that vibration provided from the first vibration motor 310 can be easily transmitted to the user. When the first vibration motor 310 is disposed close to the end in the -y direction, the user holding the electronic device 200 can easily recognize the haptic notification.

FIG. 8A shows a usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 8B is a block diagram of a sensor module of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 9 illustrates an example of an operation in which an electronic device provides a haptic notification based on the state of the electronic device, according to an embodiment.

The operations in FIG. 9 may be operations performed by at least one processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 8B) executing instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 130 in FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 8A, the user can hold and use the electronic device 200 in his/her hand. The electronic device 200 may be used in the first state or in the second state. The position of the second vibration motor 320 in the first state may be closer to the user's hand than the position of the second vibration motor 320 in the second state. For example, a user may hold the first housing 210 and use the electronic device 200. In the second state, the distance between the second vibration motor 320 and the user's hand may be longer than the distance between the second vibration motor 320 and the user's hand in the first state.

Referring to FIG. 8B , the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may include a processor 120, a haptic module 179, and a sensor module 350. The processor 120 and the haptic module 179 may be the same or similar to the processor and haptic module of FIG. 1, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted. The sensor module 350 includes a first sensor 351 to identify the user's grip with respect to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and to detect the positional movement of the electronic device 200. It may include a second sensor 352 for identifying the movement distance of the second housing 220, and/or a third sensor 353 for identifying the movement distance of the second housing 220. The first sensor 351, the second sensor 352, and the third sensor 353 may be operatively coupled to at least one processor 120. The number of first sensors 351, second sensors 352, and third sensors 353 is not limited.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may be operatively connected to at least one processor 120 and may include a third sensor 353 for identifying movement of the second housing 220 . According to one embodiment, the third sensor 353 may detect the withdrawal length of the flexible display 230 and/or the movement distance of the second housing 220. For example, the third sensor 353 may be a Hall sensor disposed in the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 and/or the flexible display 230 may have a hall effect. It may contain a magnetic material (e.g. magnet) that causes . The Hall sensor can detect the movement of the magnetic material by the movement of the second housing 220. The Hall sensor is based on changes in the magnetic field formed by the magnetic material disposed in the second housing 220 and/or the flexible display 230, and determines the moving distance of the second housing 220 and/or the size of the flexible display 230. The withdrawal length can be identified. The positions of the Hall sensor and the magnetic material are not limited to this, and the Hall sensor may be placed in the second housing 220 and the magnetic material may be placed in the first housing 210.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 120 is configured to allow the second housing 220 to move in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing 210. In the first state, configured to provide a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device 200 through one (a) vibration motor of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320. It can be. The at least one processor 120 is in a second state in which the second housing 220 can move in the second direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing 210. It may be configured to provide the haptic notification by controlling the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320.

Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 901, the at least one processor 120 obtains data regarding the movement distance of the second housing 220 with respect to the first housing 210 through the third sensor 353. It can be configured to do so. According to one embodiment, the third sensor 353 may generate data regarding the movement distance of the second housing 220 with respect to the first housing 210. For example, the third sensor 353 may be a Hall sensor capable of obtaining a change in the size of the magnetic field and/or the direction of the magnetic field according to the movement of the second housing 220, but is not limited thereto. there is. At least one processor 120 may receive the generated data from the third sensor 353.

In operation 903, the at least one processor 120 may identify whether the state of the electronic device 200 is the first state or the second state based on the obtained data regarding the movement distance. According to one embodiment, in operation 903, the at least one processor 120 may compare data received from the third sensor 353 with reference data corresponding to the first state and the second state. For example, the at least one processor 120 may identify that the state of the electronic device 200 is in the first state when the data is within the range of reference data corresponding to the first state. The reference data corresponding to the first state may be data indicating a state in which the second housing 220 is inserted, based on the first housing 210. The reference data corresponding to the second state may be data indicating a state in which the second housing 220 is pulled out, based on the first housing 210. In a first state in which the second housing 220 is movable in a first direction (e.g., +y direction) with respect to the first housing 210, the magnet disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 ) is the shortest distance, the size of the magnetic field obtained through the third sensor 353 may be within the first range. In a second state in which the second housing 220 is movable in a second direction (e.g., -y direction) with respect to the first housing 210, the magnet disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 ) is the longest distance, the size of the magnetic field obtained through the third sensor 353 may be within the second range. The size of the magnetic field included in the first range may be larger than the size of the magnetic field included in the second range. At least one processor 120 may identify that the state of the electronic device 200 is in the first state when the data is within the first range corresponding to the first state.

At operation 905, the at least one processor 120 may provide a haptic notification, via the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320, based on the identified state of the electronic device 200. there is.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 120, in response to identifying that the state of the identified electronic device 200 is the first state, operates one of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320. It may be configured to provide haptic notifications for notifying events related to the electronic device 200 through a single vibration motor. When the electronic device 200 is in the first state, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be arranged relatively closer than when the electronic device 200 is in the second state. Since the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 are placed relatively close to each other, the user can easily recognize the device using only a haptic notification from one vibration motor. For example, the at least one processor 120 may be configured, in a first state, to provide a haptic notification via the first vibration motor 310 within the first housing 210 . When the user holds the electronic device 200, the first vibration motor 310 is disposed in the first housing 210 close to the user, so the first vibration motor 310 is connected to the second vibration motor 320. It can be placed closer to the user. According to one embodiment, in the first state, the first vibration motor 310 may be activated and the second vibration motor 320 may be deactivated.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 120 controls the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 in response to identifying that the state of the electronic device 200 is the second state. Thus, it may be configured to provide a haptic notification. In the second state, the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be arranged relatively far apart. In the second state, the area of the area where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 overlap (e.g., the first area 220-1 in FIG. 4) is reduced, so the first vibration motor 310 When only operating, the vibration transmitted to the second housing 220 may be weak, and a deviation in vibration force may occur depending on the location of the electronic device 200. At least one processor 120 may be configured to provide a haptic notification through the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 in the second state. According to one embodiment, in the second state, both the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 may be activated. For example, the at least one processor 120 may activate the deactivated second vibration motor 320 in response to identifying that the state of the electronic device 200 is transitioning from the first state to the second state. You can.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may control the operation of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 based on the state of the electronic device 200. The electronic device 200 according to an embodiment can reduce mechanical damage to the electronic device 200 by reducing unnecessary operation of the first vibration motor 310 or the second vibration motor 320, and can reduce mechanical damage to the battery. Power consumption can be reduced.

Figure 10 shows a usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 11 shows an example in which an electronic device is placed on an external object, according to an embodiment. FIG. 12 illustrates an example of an operation in which an electronic device provides a haptic notification based on a grip on the electronic device and movement of the electronic device, according to an embodiment.

The operations in FIG. 12 may be performed by at least one processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 8B) executing instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 130 in FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device 200 can be used while held by both hands of the user. For example, when a user uses an entertainment (e.g., game, video watching) service provided by the electronic device 200, the display area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the display 230 of FIG. 3A) is expanded. The electronic device 200 in the second state can be used. In the second state, the first part 230a (e.g., the first part 230a in FIG. 3A) and the second part 230b (e.g., the second part 230b in FIG. 3A) of the flexible display 230 are Since everything is exposed to the outside, the size of the screen provided to the user may increase.

In the second state, when using the electronic device 200 in landscape mode, the user can hold the electronic device 200 with both hands. A user may use the electronic device 200 while holding a portion of the first housing 210 and a portion of the second housing 220 . At least one processor may identify the grip for the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 through the first sensor 351.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment is operatively coupled to at least one processor and is configured to identify the user's grip with respect to the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. It may include a first sensor 351 (eg, the first sensor 351 in FIG. 8B). The first sensor 351 may be disposed at the edge of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 to determine whether the electronic device 200 is gripped by the user. For example, the first sensor 351 may be configured to convert pressure applied to the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 into an electrical signal. For another example, the first sensor 351 may be configured to convert a change in capacitance of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 into an electrical signal. However, the first sensor 351 is not limited to the above-described embodiment. At least one processor may acquire the electrical signal from the first sensor 351 and, based on the electrical signal, determine the user's first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. The grip can be identified.

According to one embodiment, at least one processor, in response to identifying a grip on the first housing 210, via the first sensor 351, sends a haptic notification, via the first vibration motor 310. It can be configured to provide. The at least one processor may be configured to provide a haptic notification, via the second vibration motor 320 , in response to identifying a grip on the second housing 220 , via the first sensor 351 . For example, the at least one processor may be configured to provide a haptic notification via the first vibration motor 310 in the first housing 210 in response to identifying the user's grip on the first housing 210. You can. For another example, the at least one processor may, in response to identifying the user's grip with respect to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, generate a first vibration motor 310 within the first housing 210 and It may be configured to provide haptic notifications through the second vibration motor 320 within the second housing 220.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may be placed on the external object 400 in a first state or a second state. For example, when the electronic device 200 is not in use, the electronic device 200 may be stored on a desk. When an event related to the electronic device 200 occurs while the electronic device 200 is placed on the external object 400, at least one processor operates the first vibration motor 310 or the second vibration motor 320. It may be configured to provide haptic notifications, via one of the vibration motors. According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to not identifying the grip for the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, via the first sensor 351, generates the first vibration motor It may be configured to provide a haptic notification for notifying an event through one (a) of the vibration motor (310) and the second vibration motor (320).

According to one embodiment, one of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 is a vibration motor configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface on which the one vibration motor is disposed. It can be. For example, the first vibration motor 310 operates in a direction (e.g., +z direction and -z direction) perpendicular to the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the first housing 210 on which the first vibration motor 310 is disposed. direction), and the second vibration motor 320 is configured to provide vibration in a direction (e.g., xy plane) horizontal to the surface (e.g., xy plane) of the second housing 220 on which the second vibration motor 320 is disposed. It may be configured to provide vibration in the +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction). In the case described above, the at least one processor, in response to not identifying the grip for the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 via the first sensor 351, generates the first vibration motor 310 ) may be configured to provide haptic notifications. When the electronic device 200 is placed on the external object 400, vibration in the direction perpendicular to the surface in contact with the external object 400 (e.g., +z direction and -z direction) is caused by contact with the external object 400. Because relatively loud sound noise can be generated, users can easily recognize haptic notifications. Vibration in a direction horizontal to the surface in contact with the external object 400 (e.g., +y direction and -y direction, or +x direction and -x direction) produces a relatively small sound due to contact with the external object 400. Because it may generate noise, it may be difficult for users to recognize haptic notifications.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment is operatively coupled to at least one processor and includes a second sensor 352 (e.g., the second sensor in FIG. 8B) for detecting the positional movement of the electronic device 200. (352)). For example, the second sensor 352 may be a 6-axis sensor, an acceleration sensor, or a combination thereof, but is not limited thereto. At least one processor may identify whether the electronic device 200 is moving through the second sensor 352.

According to one embodiment, at least one processor identifies that the position of the electronic device 200 is moving through the second sensor 352 and detects the first housing 210 through the first sensor 351. and in response to not identifying the grip relative to the second housing (220), provide the haptic notification of the specified vibration pattern, via the first vibration motor (310) and the second vibration motor (320). You can. According to one embodiment, a situation may occur in which the position of the electronic device 200 is moving while there is no grip on the electronic device 200. For example, when a user moves while carrying the electronic device 200 in his pocket, the position of the electronic device 200 may move without the grip of the electronic device 200. In the case described above, since it may be difficult for the user to recognize the haptic notification, at least one processor may be configured to provide a haptic notification using the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320. The haptic notification may be a designated vibration pattern. For example, the vibration pattern may be a pattern in which the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor operate simultaneously. For another example, the vibration pattern may be a pattern in which the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 operate alternately, but is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 12 , in operation 1201, the at least one processor 120 collects, via the first sensor 351, data regarding the grip on the first housing 210 and/or the grip on the second housing 220. It can be configured to obtain. For example, the first sensor 351 may generate data about the pressure applied to the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. For another example, the first sensor 351 may generate data about changes in capacitance of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, at least one processor 120 may receive the data from the first sensor 351.

In operation 1203 , the at least one processor 120 may be configured to identify a grip on at least one of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 120 determines whether the user's grip is present on the first housing 210 and the second housing ( 220) It is possible to identify whether the user's grip exists on the screen. According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 120 may compare data received from the first sensor 351 with reference data corresponding to the state in which the user's grip is present. For example, if the data regarding the grip on the first housing 210 received from the first sensor 351 is within the reference data range corresponding to the state in which the grip exists on the first housing 210, at least one The processor 120 may identify that the user's grip exists on the first housing 210 . If the pressure data or capacitance data on the first housing 210 received from the first sensor is greater than the predetermined reference pressure data or reference capacitance data, the at least one processor 120 The user's grip can be identified as existing. For another example, data regarding the grip on the second housing 220 received from the first sensor 351 is outside the reference data range corresponding to the state in which the grip exists on the second housing 220 (e.g. (less than the reference data), at least one processor 120 may identify that the user's grip does not exist on the second housing 220. If the pressure data or capacitance data on the first housing 210 received from the first sensor is smaller than the predetermined reference pressure data or reference capacitance data, the at least one processor 120 It can be identified that the user's grip does not exist.

At operation 1205, the at least one processor 120 controls the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 based on identifying the grip on the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. Through, it can be configured to provide haptic notifications. According to one embodiment, based on identifying a grip on at least one of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, the at least one processor 120 is disposed within the at least one housing for which the grip has been identified. The vibration motor can be operated. For example, when a grip on the first housing 210 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is identified, the at least one processor 120 generates the first vibration within the first housing 210. Through the motor 310, a haptic notification can be provided and the second vibration motor 320 in the second housing 220 can be controlled to be deactivated. Since the user is holding the first housing 210, the haptic notification through the first vibration motor 310 can be easily recognized.

In operation 1207, if the grip on the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is not identified, the at least one processor 120, via the second sensor 352, determines the movement of the electronic device 200. It may be configured to obtain data about. For example, the second sensor 352 may be a 6-axis sensor and/or an acceleration sensor capable of generating data about the posture of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. It is not limited to this. The second sensor 352 may acquire data regarding the postures of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and transmit the acquired data to at least one processor 120 .

At operation 1209, the at least one processor 120 is configured to provide a haptic notification, via the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320, based on data regarding movement of the electronic device 200. It can be configured. For example, when data about the posture of the electronic device 200 acquired through the second sensor 352 changes constantly in a specific direction, the electronic device 200 is in a state where the user is possessed. It can be identified as being moving, but is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is identified as being moving, the at least one processor 120 controls the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 to generate a haptic pattern in a designated pattern. Notifications can be provided. The designated pattern is a pattern in which the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 operate simultaneously or the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 operate alternately. It could be a pattern.

According to one embodiment, when the at least one processor 120 determines that the electronic device 200 is not moving and is in a stopped state, one of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320 It may be configured to provide haptic notifications by controlling a vibration motor. When there are no grips on the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and the electronic device 200 is not moving, the at least one processor 120 moves the electronic device 200 on the external object 400. It can be identified as being in a state of being placed in . At least one processor 120 may provide a haptic notification through one of the first vibration motor 310 and the second vibration motor 320. The one vibration motor may be a vibration motor configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface on which the one vibration motor is disposed.

FIG. 13 shows a state according to a moving distance of the second housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 14 illustrates an example of an operation in which an electronic device provides a haptic notification based on a moving distance of the second housing, according to an embodiment.

The operations of FIG. 14 may be operations performed by at least one processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 8B) executing instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may be used in various states depending on the moving distance of the second housing 220. State 1310 of FIG. 13 represents a first state that can move in the first direction among the first direction (eg, +y direction) and the second direction (eg, -y direction). State 1330 in FIG. 13 represents a second state in which movement is possible in the second direction among the first and second directions. State 1320 in FIG. 13 represents a third state (eg, intermediate state) that is a state between the first state and the second state. Depending on the moving distance of the second housing 220, the ratio of the height (h) and width (w) of the electronic device 200 may change. For example, in the first state, the ratio of height (h) and width (w) may be 4.5 to 3. With the movement of the second housing 220, in the second state, the ratio of the height (h) and the width (w) may be 21 to 9. In the third state, which is an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, the ratio of height (h) and width (w) may be 16 to 9.

The user may use the electronic device 200 while holding a portion of the first housing 210 . In the first state, the second vibration motor 320 can be placed relatively close to the user's hand, so in the first state, the vibration provided from the second vibration motor 320 can be easily transmitted to the user. there is. In the third state, the second vibration motor 320 is disposed farther from the user's hand than in the first state, so in the third state, the vibration provided from the second vibration motor 320 is the second vibration motor in the first state. It may be more difficult to transmit to the user than the vibration provided from the vibration motor 320. In the second state, the second vibration motor 320 is disposed furthest from the user's hand, so in the second state, vibration provided from the second vibration motor 320 may be difficult to transmit to the user. When the second vibration motor 320 has a constant vibration intensity, deviations may occur in the vibration provided to the user depending on the state of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, at least one processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) detects the second housing 220 through the third sensor 353 (e.g., third sensor 353 in FIG. 8b). ) can be identified. At least one processor identifies the movement distance of the second housing 220 through the third sensor 353, and adjusts the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 based on the identified movement distance. It can be configured to adjust.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to identifying that the identified movement distance is less than the first distance, adjusts the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 to a first value or less, and In response to identifying that the moving distance is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance, adjusting the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 to less than or equal to the second value, and identifying that the identified moving distance is greater than or equal to the second distance. In response to this, it may be configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 to a third value or less. According to one embodiment, the first value may be smaller than the second value, and the second value may be smaller than the third value. For example, the first value may be about 20% of the maximum output of the second vibration motor 320. The second value may be about 40% of the maximum output of the second vibration motor 320. The third value may be about 80% of the maximum output of the second vibration motor 320. However, the numerical values of the above-mentioned first, second, and third values are only illustrative and are not limited to the above-mentioned values.

Referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1401, at least one processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 8b) detects the second housing 220 through a third sensor (e.g., third sensor 353 in FIG. 8b). ) can identify the movement distance of the first housing 210. Operation 1401 may be the same or similar to operation 901, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

In operation 1403, the at least one processor 120 may be configured to identify whether the movement distance of the second housing 220 is less than the first distance, based on the data obtained through the third sensor 353. You can. According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 120 may compare data regarding the movement distance of the second housing 220 obtained through the third sensor 353 with data corresponding to the first distance. When the moving distance of the second housing 220 is less than the first distance, the at least one processor 120 may identify the state of the electronic device 200 as the first state or a state substantially the same as the first state. there is.

In operation 1405, when the identified movement distance of the second housing 220 is less than the first distance, the at least one processor 120 is configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 to less than or equal to the first value. It can be. When the moving distance of the second housing 220 is less than the first distance, the first state of the electronic device 200 or substantially the same state as the first state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 The area of the overlapping area (e.g., the first area 220-1 in FIG. 4) may be relatively large. Even if the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 is relatively weak, the user can easily recognize the haptic notification because the area of the overlap area is large. For example, the first value may be about 20% of the maximum output of the second vibration motor 320, but is not limited thereto.

In operation 1407, the at least one processor 120 determines whether the moving distance of the second housing 220 is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance, based on the data acquired through the third sensor 353. It can be configured to identify. At least one processor 120 may compare data regarding the movement distance of the second housing 220 obtained through the third sensor 353 with data corresponding to the second distance. When the moving distance of the second housing 220 is less than the second distance, it may mean the third state of the electronic device 200 or a state substantially the same as the third state. Identification of the first distance and the second distance may be determined based on the magnitude of the magnetic field obtained through the third sensor, as described in operation 903.

In operation 1409, when the identified movement distance of the second housing 220 is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance, the at least one processor 120 adjusts the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 to the first value or greater. It may be configured to adjust below the second value. When the moving distance of the second housing 220 is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance, the electronic device 200 is in the third state or substantially the same state as the third state, so the first housing 210 and the second The area of the overlapping area of the housing 220 (e.g., the first area 220-1 in FIG. 4) may be relatively smaller than the first state. At least one processor 120 may control the second vibration motor 320 with a vibration intensity greater than the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 in the first state. For example, the second value may be about 40% of the maximum output of the second vibration motor 320, but is not limited thereto.

In operation 1411, when the identified movement distance of the second housing 220 is greater than or equal to the second distance, the at least one processor 120 adjusts the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor 320 to be greater than or equal to the second value or less than the third value. It can be configured to adjust. For example, the third value may be about 80% of the maximum output of the second vibration motor 320, but is not limited thereto. When the moving distance of the second housing 220 is greater than or equal to the second distance, this may mean the second state of the electronic device 200 or a state substantially the same as the second state. In the second state or a state substantially the same as the second state, the area of the overlapping area of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is relatively small, so the vibration of the second vibration motor 320 is transmitted to the user. It can be difficult to convey. According to one embodiment, when the moving distance of the second housing 220 is greater than the second distance, at least one processor provides strong vibration through the second vibration motor 320 so that the user can recognize the haptic notification. You can.

An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4) according to an embodiment includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIG. 4) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing of FIG. 4). ), flexible display (e.g., flexible display 230 in FIG. 3A), first vibration motor (e.g., first vibration motor 310 in FIG. 4), second vibration motor (e.g., second vibration motor in FIG. 4) (320)), a battery (e.g., battery 250 in FIG. 4), a motor (e.g., motor 261 in FIG. 4), a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear 262 in FIG. 4), and a rack gear (e.g. : It may include a rack gear 263 in FIG. 4) and at least one processor (eg, processor 120 in FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the second housing is oriented toward the first housing in a first direction (e.g., +y direction in FIG. 4) or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., -y direction in FIG. 4). ) can be movably combined. The flexible display may be disposed in the second housing and expand according to movement of the second housing in the first direction. The flexible display may be reduced according to movement of the second housing in the second direction. The battery may be disposed in the first housing and supply power to the electronic device and/or electronic components within the electronic device. The motor is disposed at an upper end of the battery within the first housing and may provide driving force for driving the second housing. The pinion gear is disposed in the first housing and may rotate based on the driving force of the motor. The rack gear is disposed in the second housing and can move in mesh with the pinion gear. The first vibration motor may be disposed on one side of the first housing, at an upper end of the battery, in a horizontal direction with the motor. The second vibration motor may be disposed at an upper end of the rack gear within the second housing. At least one processor may be operatively coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. The first vibration motor may be spaced apart from a battery (eg, battery 250 in FIG. 4) in the first housing in the first direction. The second vibration motor includes a second vibration motor that overlaps the first housing in a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing. 2 can be located in the area of the housing. The second vibration motor may be spaced apart from the first housing in a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing. there is. The at least one processor may be configured to identify at least one vibration motor for providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device among the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the first housing where the first vibration motor is disposed. The second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include a camera module (eg, the camera module 240 of FIG. 5A). The camera module may include a lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 241 in FIG. 5B) and a first bracket (eg, the first bracket 242 in FIG. 5B). The lens assembly is configured to collect light emitted from a subject, and may be disposed on the second vibration motor. The first bracket may accommodate the lens assembly and the second vibration motor. The first bracket may be fixed within the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include a speaker module (eg, speaker module 330 in FIG. 6A). The speaker module may include a speaker unit (eg, speaker unit 331 in FIG. 6B) and a second bracket (eg, second bracket 332 in FIG. 6B). The speaker unit may be configured to generate an audio signal. The second bracket may accommodate the speaker unit and the second vibration motor. The second bracket may be fixed within the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the speaker unit may be disposed on the second vibration motor within the second bracket. The second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor and the speaker unit may be disposed within the second bracket on a surface of the second housing where the speaker module is disposed. The second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment includes a motor (e.g., motor 261 in FIG. 7A), a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear 262 in FIG. 7A), and a rack gear (e.g., rack gear 263 in FIG. 7A). )) may further be included. The motor may be disposed within the first housing. The motor may provide power to the second housing. The pinion gear has a first edge (e.g., first edge 214 in FIG. 7A) and a second edge (e.g., second edge 215 in FIG. 7A) of the first housing parallel to the first direction. ) may be placed close to the first edge. The pinion gear may be rotatably connected to the shaft of the motor. The rack gear may be engaged with the pinion gear. The rack gear may be moved by rotation of the pinion gear. The rack gear may be fixed to the second housing. The first vibration motor may be disposed closer to the second edge of the first edge and the second edge.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include a frame cover (eg, the frame cover 213 in FIG. 7D). The frame cover may be disposed within the first housing. The first vibration motor may be disposed on the frame cover.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display may include a first part (eg, the first part 230a in FIG. 7D) and a second part (eg, the second part 230b in FIG. 7D). The first part may be disposed on the second housing. The second part may extend from the first part. The second part may be retractable into or withdrawn from the second housing as the second housing moves. The second part may be disposed on the first vibration motor in the first state.

According to one embodiment, the second housing may include a connector hole (eg, connector hole 340 in FIG. 7A) to which a connector of an external electronic device can be connected. The connector hole has a third edge (e.g., third edge 224 in FIG. 7A) and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth edge 225 in FIG. 7A) of the second housing parallel to the first direction. ) may be placed close to the third edge. The second vibration motor may be disposed closer to the fourth edge among the third edge and the fourth edge.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor may be disposed closer to the first edge among the first edge and the second edge.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include at least one first sensor (eg, the first sensor 351 in FIG. 8B). The at least one first sensor may be operatively coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one first sensor may identify a user's grip on the first housing and the second housing. The at least one processor may be configured to identify the grip relative to the first housing or the second housing through the at least one first sensor. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the haptic notification, via the first vibration motor, in response to identifying the grip relative to the first housing, via the at least one first sensor. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the haptic notification, via the second vibration motor, in response to identifying the grip relative to the second housing, via the at least one first sensor.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to not identifying the grip relative to the first housing and the second housing, via the at least one first sensor, generates the first vibration motor and It may be configured to provide a haptic notification for notifying the event through one (a) vibration motor of the second vibration motors. The one vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface on which the one vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include at least one second sensor (eg, the second sensor 352 in FIG. 8B). The at least one second sensor may be operatively coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one second sensor may detect a positional movement of the electronic device. The at least one processor identifies, through the at least one second sensor, that the position of the electronic device is moving and, through the at least one first sensor, determines the grip relative to the first housing and the second housing. In response to non-identification, the device may be configured to provide the haptic notification of a specified vibration pattern via the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor.

According to one embodiment, the designated vibration pattern is a pattern in which the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor operate simultaneously or a pattern in which the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor operate alternately. It can be.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include at least one third sensor (eg, the third sensor 353 in FIG. 8B). The at least one third sensor may be operatively coupled to the at least one processor. The at least one third sensor may identify a movement distance of the second housing. The at least one processor may be configured to identify the movement distance of the second housing through the at least one third sensor. The at least one processor may be configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor based on the identified movement distance.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to identifying that the identified movement distance is less than the first distance, may be configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor to a first value or less. . The at least one processor, in response to identifying that the identified movement distance is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance, adjusts the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor to be less than or equal to a second value greater than the first value. It can be configured to adjust. The at least one processor may be configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor to be less than or equal to a third value greater than the second value, in response to identifying that the identified movement distance is greater than or equal to the second distance. there is.

An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 5) according to an embodiment includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIG. 5) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing of FIG. 5). ), flexible display (e.g., flexible display 230 in FIG. 3A), first vibration motor (e.g., first vibration motor 310 in FIG. 5), second vibration motor (e.g., second vibration motor in FIG. 5) (320)), and may include at least one processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the second housing is oriented toward the first housing in a first direction (e.g., +y direction in FIG. 4) or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., -y direction in FIG. 4). ) can be movably combined. The flexible display may be disposed in the second housing and expand according to movement of the second housing in the first direction. The flexible display may be reduced according to movement of the second housing in the second direction. The first vibration motor may be disposed in the first housing. The second vibration motor may be disposed in the second housing. The at least one processor may be operatively coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. The at least one processor, in a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, the first vibration motor and the second It may be configured to provide a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device through one (a) of the vibration motors. The at least one processor, in a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, the first vibration motor and the second It may be configured to provide the haptic notification by controlling a vibration motor.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the first housing where the first vibration motor is disposed. The second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include a camera module (eg, the camera module 240 of FIG. 5A). The camera module may include a lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 241 in FIG. 5B) and a first bracket (eg, the first bracket 242 in FIG. 5B). The lens assembly is configured to collect light emitted from a subject, and may be disposed on the second vibration motor. The first bracket may accommodate the lens assembly and the second vibration motor. The first bracket may be fixed within the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment may further include a speaker module (eg, speaker module 330 in FIG. 6A). The speaker module may include a speaker unit (eg, speaker unit 331 in FIG. 6B) and a second bracket (eg, second bracket 332 in FIG. 6B). The speaker unit may be configured to generate an audio signal. The second bracket may accommodate the speaker unit and the second vibration motor. The second bracket may be fixed within the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the speaker unit may be disposed on the second vibration motor within the second bracket. The second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor and the speaker unit may be disposed within the second bracket on a surface of the second housing where the speaker module is disposed. The second vibration motor may be configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed.

The electronic device according to one embodiment includes a motor (e.g., motor 261 in FIG. 7A), a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear 262 in FIG. 7A), and a rack gear (e.g., rack gear 263 in FIG. 7A). )) may further be included. The motor may be disposed within the first housing. The motor may provide power to the second housing. The pinion gear has a first edge (e.g., first edge 214 in FIG. 7A) and a second edge (e.g., second edge 215 in FIG. 7A) of the first housing parallel to the first direction. ) may be placed close to the first edge. The pinion gear may be rotatably connected to the shaft of the motor. The rack gear may be engaged with the pinion gear. The rack gear may be moved by rotation of the pinion gear. The rack gear may be fixed to the second housing. The first vibration motor may be disposed closer to the second edge of the first edge and the second edge.

According to one embodiment, the second housing may include a connector hole (eg, connector hole 340 in FIG. 7A) to which a connector of an external electronic device can be connected. The connector hole has a third edge (e.g., third edge 224 in FIG. 7A) and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth edge 225 in FIG. 7A) of the second housing parallel to the first direction. ) may be placed close to the third edge. The second vibration motor may be disposed closer to the fourth edge among the third edge and the fourth edge.

According to one embodiment, in the first state, the first housing may include a first edge overlapping the third edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge. The first vibration motor may be disposed closer to the first edge among the first edge and the second edge.

An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4) according to an embodiment includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIG. 4) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing of FIG. 4). ), flexible display (e.g., flexible display 230 in FIG. 3A), first vibration motor (e.g., first vibration motor 310 in FIG. 4), second vibration motor (e.g., second vibration motor in FIG. 4) (320)), and may include at least one processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the second housing moves in a first direction (e.g., +y direction in FIG. 4) or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., - in FIG. 4) with respect to the first housing. It can be combined to be movable in the y direction). The flexible display may be disposed in the second housing and expand according to movement of the second housing in the first direction. The flexible display may be reduced according to movement of the second housing in the second direction. The first vibration motor may be disposed within the first housing. The second vibration motor may be disposed within the second housing. At least one processor may be operatively coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. The second vibration motor includes a second vibration motor that overlaps the first housing in a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction among the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing. 2 can be located in the area of the housing. The second vibration motor may be spaced apart from the first housing in a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing. there is. The at least one processor may be configured to identify at least one vibration motor for providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device among the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a motor disposed in the first housing and providing power to the second housing (e.g., the motor 261 in FIG. 4), and the first motor parallel to the first direction. 1 A pinion gear disposed closer to the first edge of the first edge and the second edge of the housing and rotatably connected to the shaft of the motor (e.g., the pinion gear 262 in FIG. 4), and the pinion gear It may further include a rack gear (eg, rack gear 263 in FIG. 4) that is engaged with, moves by rotation of the pinion gear, and is fixed to the second housing. According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor may be disposed closer to the second edge among the first edge and the second edge.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a frame cover (eg, frame cover 213 in FIG. 3A) disposed within the first housing. According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor may be disposed on the frame cover.

According to one embodiment, the second housing is disposed close to the fourth edge of the third edge and the fourth edge of the second housing parallel to the first direction, and can be connected to a connector of an external electronic device. It may include a connector hole (for example, the connector hole 340 in FIG. 7A). According to one embodiment, the second vibration motor may be disposed closer to the third edge among the third edge and the fourth edge.

According to one embodiment, the first vibration motor may be disposed closer to the second edge among the first edge and the second edge.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display includes a first part disposed on the second housing, extends from the first part, and can be retracted into the second housing as the second housing moves. It may include a second part that can be withdrawn from the second housing.

According to one embodiment, the second part may be disposed on the first vibration motor in the first state.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments 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, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments 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 replacements of the embodiments. 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 various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as 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).

Various embodiments of the present document are 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, methods according to various embodiments 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 through an application store (e.g. Play Store™) 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 various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above 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 various embodiments, 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, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (31)

In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction;
a flexible display disposed in the second housing and expanded or contracted as the second housing moves in the first direction or the second direction;
a battery disposed in the first housing and supplying power to the electronic device;
a motor disposed at an upper end of the battery within the first housing and providing driving force to drive the second housing;
a pinion gear disposed in the first housing and transmitting driving force of the motor;
a rack gear disposed in the second housing and driven in engagement with the pinion gear;
A first vibration motor disposed on one side of the first housing, at an upper end of the battery, in a horizontal direction with the motor;
a second vibration motor disposed within the second housing at an upper end of the rack gear; and
at least one processor operably coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor; Including,
The at least one processor,
Identify receipt of a signal associated with a haptic notification to notify of an event related to the electronic device,
Configured to drive at least one vibration motor of the first vibration motor or the second vibration motor based on the signal,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The first vibration motor,
Spaced apart from the battery in the first housing in the first direction,
The second vibration motor,
In a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, it is located in an area of the second housing that overlaps the first housing; , spaced apart from the first housing in a second state in which the second housing is movable in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The first vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the first housing where the first vibration motor is disposed,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
a lens assembly on the second vibration motor configured to collect light emitted from a subject and the lens assembly; and
a camera module accommodating the second vibration motor and including a first bracket fixed within the second housing; Containing more,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 4,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
a speaker module including a speaker unit configured to generate an audio signal and a second bracket accommodating the speaker unit and the second vibration motor and being fixed within the second housing; Containing more,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 6,
The speaker unit is,
disposed within the second bracket, on the second vibration motor,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 6,
The second vibration motor and the speaker unit,
Within the second bracket, disposed on a surface of the second housing where a speaker module is disposed,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The second housing is,
a connector hole disposed close to the fourth edge of the third edge and the fourth edge of the second housing parallel to the first direction and to which a connector of an external electronic device can be connected;
The second vibration motor,
disposed closer to the third edge of the third edge and the fourth edge,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 1 to 9,
at least one first sensor operably coupled to the at least one processor and configured to identify a user's grip relative to the first housing and the second housing; It further includes,
The at least one processor,
Through the at least one first sensor, identify the grip relative to the first housing or the second housing,
In response to identifying the grip relative to the first housing, via the at least one first sensor, providing, via the first vibration motor, the haptic notification;
configured to provide the haptic notification, via the second vibration motor, in response to identifying the grip relative to the second housing, via the at least one first sensor,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 10,
The at least one processor,
In response to not identifying the grip relative to the first housing and the second housing, via the at least one first sensor, (a) a vibration motor of the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor. It is configured to provide a haptic notification to notify the event through,
The one vibration motor is,
Configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface on which the one vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 1 and 11,
at least one second sensor operably coupled to the at least one processor and configured to detect a positional movement of the electronic device; It further includes,
The at least one processor,
In response to identifying, via the at least one second sensor, that the position of the electronic device is moving and, via the at least one first sensor, not identifying the grip relative to the first housing and the second housing, configured to provide the haptic notification of a specified vibration pattern via the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 12,
The specified vibration pattern is,
It is a pattern in which the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor operate simultaneously, or in a pattern in which the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor operate alternately,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 1 to 13,
at least one third sensor operably coupled to the at least one processor, the third sensor configured to identify a distance of movement of the second housing; It further includes,
The at least one processor,
Identifying the movement distance of the second housing through the at least one third sensor,
Configured to adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor based on the identified moving distance,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 14,
The at least one processor,
In response to identifying that the identified movement distance is less than a first distance, adjusting the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor to be less than or equal to a first value,
In response to identifying that the identified movement distance is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance, adjusting the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor to be less than or equal to a second value greater than the first value,
In response to identifying that the identified movement distance is greater than or equal to the second distance, adjust the vibration intensity of the second vibration motor to be less than or equal to a third value greater than the second value,
Electronic devices.
In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing coupled to the first housing to be movable in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction;
a flexible display disposed in the second housing and expanded as the second housing moves in the first direction or contracted as the second housing moves in the second direction;
a first vibration motor disposed in the first housing;
a second vibration motor disposed in the second housing; and
at least one processor operably coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor; Including,
The at least one processor,
In a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, one of the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor (a ) Provides haptic notifications to notify events related to the electronic device through a vibration motor,
In a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor are controlled, configured to provide a haptic notification,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 16,
The first vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the first housing where the first vibration motor is disposed,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 16 and 17,
a camera module including a lens assembly on the second vibration motor configured to collect light emitted from a subject and a first bracket accommodating the lens assembly and the second vibration motor and being fixed within the second housing; Containing more,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 18,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 16,
a speaker module including a speaker unit configured to generate an audio signal and a second bracket accommodating the speaker unit and the second vibration motor and being fixed within the second housing; Containing more,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 20,
The speaker unit is,
disposed within the second bracket, on the second vibration motor,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a horizontal direction to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 20,
The second vibration motor and the speaker unit,
Within the second bracket, disposed on a surface of the second housing where a speaker module is disposed,
The second vibration motor,
Configured to provide vibration in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the second housing where the second vibration motor is disposed,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 16 to 22,
a motor disposed within the first housing and providing power to the second housing;
a pinion gear disposed closer to the first edge of the first edge and the second edge of the first housing parallel to the first direction and rotatably connected to the shaft of the motor; and
a rack gear engaged with the pinion gear, moved by rotation of the pinion gear, and fixed to the second housing; It further includes,
The first vibration motor,
disposed closer to the second edge of the first edge and the second edge,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 16 to 23,
The second housing is,
A connector hole disposed close to the third edge of the third edge and the fourth edge of the second housing parallel to the first direction, and into which a connector of an external electronic device can be connected,
The second vibration motor,
disposed closer to the fourth edge of the third edge and the fourth edge,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 24,
The first housing is,
In the first state, comprising a first edge overlapping the third edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge,
The first vibration motor,
disposed closer to the first edge of the first edge and the second edge,
Electronic devices.
In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing movably coupled to the first housing in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction;
a flexible display disposed in the second housing to expand or contract as the second housing moves in the first direction or the second direction;
a first vibration motor disposed in the first housing;
a second vibration motor disposed in the second housing; and
at least one processor operably coupled to the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor; Including,
The second vibration motor,
In a first state in which the second housing can move in the first direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing, it is located in an area of the second housing that overlaps the first housing; , the second housing is spaced apart from the first housing in a second state in which the second housing can move in the second direction of the first direction and the second direction with respect to the first housing,
The at least one processor,
Configured to identify at least one vibration motor among the first vibration motor and the second vibration motor for providing a haptic notification for notifying an event related to the electronic device,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 26,
a motor disposed within the first housing and providing power to the second housing;
a pinion gear disposed closer to the first edge of the first edge and the second edge of the first housing parallel to the first direction and rotatably connected to the shaft of the motor; and
a rack gear engaged with the pinion gear, moved by rotation of the pinion gear, and fixed to the second housing; It further includes,
The first vibration motor,
disposed closer to the second edge of the first edge and the second edge,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of paragraphs 26 and 27,
a frame cover disposed within the first housing; It further includes,
The first vibration motor,
disposed on the frame cover,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 26 to 28,
The second housing is,
a connector hole disposed close to the fourth edge of the third edge and the fourth edge of the second housing parallel to the first direction and to which a connector of an external electronic device can be connected;
The second vibration motor,
disposed closer to the third edge of the third edge and the fourth edge,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 26 to 29,
The first vibration motor,
disposed closer to the second edge of the first edge and the second edge,
Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 26 to 30,
The flexible display,
a first portion disposed on the second housing; and
a second part extending from the first part and retractable into or withdrawn from the second housing as the second housing moves; Including,
The second part is,
disposed on the first vibration motor in the first state,
Electronic devices.

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