KR20230141378A - Electronic device including biometric recognizing module corresponding to variable of display - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing including a first space, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, and including a second space, the first housing, and A first part disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing and visually visible from the outside when the electronic device is in a retracted state, and when the electronic device is switched from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, the first part A flexible display including a second portion extending substantially in the same plane, a first biometric recognition module disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface of the first portion of the flexible display, the second portion of the flexible display It may include a second biometric recognition module disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface, and an electrical connection member that electrically connects the first biometric recognition module and the second biometric recognition module.
Various other embodiments other than those disclosed in this document may be possible.

Description

Electronic device including a biometric recognition module corresponding to the variable of the display {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING BIOMETRIC RECOGNIZING MODULE CORRESPONDING TO VARIABLE OF DISPLAY}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a biometric recognition module corresponding to a variable display.

Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, and improvements are being made to strengthen design aspects and differentiate their functional elements. Electronic devices are moving away from the uniform rectangular shape and are gradually being transformed into various shapes. Electronic devices may have a deformable structure that can adjust the size of the display to satisfy the portability and usability of the electronic device. For example, an electronic device may have a structure (eg, a rollable structure or a slideable structure) that can change the display area of a display by supporting housings that slide relative to each other.

The electronic device may obtain the user's biometric information from a sensor (e.g., fingerprint sensor, image sensor) as a method to perform user authentication. For example, an electronic device may perform fingerprint recognition by obtaining a fingerprint image of a finger through a fingerprint sensor.

The electronic device can obtain the user's biometric information using a fingerprint sensor attached to the bottom of the display.

However, when the electronic device has a deformable structure that allows the size of the display to be adjusted, the mounting location of the fingerprint sensor may vary depending on the deformation of the electronic device. For example, as the display area of the display changes depending on whether the electronic device is sliding, the mounting location of the fingerprint sensor also changes, so there may be the inconvenience of having to perform fingerprint recognition at different positions on the display depending on whether the electronic device is sliding. .

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first biometric recognition module disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of a first portion (e.g., a flat portion) of a flexible display, and a second portion (e.g., a curved portion) of the flexible display. It may include a second biometric recognition module disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the biometric device. When the electronic device is viewed from the front, the position where the first biometric module is placed when the electronic device is inserted and the position where the second biometric module is positioned when the electronic device is pulled out may be substantially the same.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a biometric recognition module disposed in a portion of a support bracket, a support member in which a first opening is formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module when the electronic device is in an inserted state, and an electronic device. The device may include a bendable member having a second opening formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module when the device is in a drawing state. When the electronic device is viewed from the front, the position of the first opening formed in a partial region of the support member when the electronic device is in the retracted state and the position of the second opening formed in the partial region of the bendable member when the electronic device is withdrawn are substantially may be the same.

However, the problem to be solved by the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing including a first space, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and including a second space, and the first housing and the a first part that is arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing and is visually visible from the outside when the electronic device is in a retracted state; and when the electronic device is switched from the retracted state to the retracted state, the first part and A flexible display including a second portion extending substantially in the same plane, a first biometric recognition module disposed to overlap at least a portion of a rear surface of the first portion of the flexible display, and a rear surface of the second portion of the flexible display. It may include a second biometric recognition module disposed to overlap at least a portion of the , and an electrical connection member that electrically connects the first biometric recognition module and the second biometric recognition module.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing including a first space, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and including a second space, and the second housing of the second housing. A bendable member at least partially rotatably disposed in a second space, a flexible display disposed to be supported by the first housing and at least a portion of the bendable member, and at least a portion of a first side member of the first housing A support member extending to at least a portion of the first space, a support bracket disposed in the second space of the second housing and slidably coupled to at least a portion of the support member, and disposed in a portion of the support bracket. a biometric recognition module, a first opening formed in a portion of the support member, and a second opening formed in a portion of the bendable member, the first opening being configured to support the support member when the electronic device is in a retracted state. is formed in a region corresponding to the biometric recognition module disposed in a partial region of the bracket, and the second opening corresponds to the biometric recognition module disposed in a partial region of the support bracket when the electronic device is in a withdrawn state. It can be formed in the area where

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the electronic device is viewed from the front, the first biometric recognition module is disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the first portion (e.g., the flat portion) of the flexible display when the electronic device is in the retracted state. As the location and the location of the second biometric module disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the first portion (e.g., the flat portion) of the flexible display in the state in which the electronic device is pulled out are substantially the same, the electronic device Regardless of the input/output state, biometric information can be obtained from substantially the same location on the display.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the electronic device is viewed from the front, the position of the first opening formed in a partial area of the support member corresponding to the area where the biometric module is disposed when the electronic device is inserted and the electronic device is withdrawn In this state, as the position of the second opening formed in the partial area of the bendable member corresponding to the area in which the biometric recognition module is disposed is substantially the same, the electronic device may substantially display the display, regardless of the insertion/extraction state of the electronic device. Biometric information can be obtained from the same location.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can obtain biometric information from substantially the same location on the display, thereby providing consistency of user experience when performing user authentication.

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

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and rear sides of an electronic device in a slide-in state, according to various embodiments.
3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of an electronic device in a slide-out state, according to various embodiments.
4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a plurality of biometric recognition modules disposed on the back of a flexible display according to various embodiments.
FIG. 6 is a side view of a plurality of biometric recognition modules disposed on the back of a flexible display, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a plurality of biometric recognition modules disposed on the back of a flexible display when the electronic device is viewed from the front, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method of performing biometric authentication using a plurality of biometric recognition modules according to various embodiments.
FIG. 9 is a diagram of an electronic device viewed from the front, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a biometric recognition module disposed in a portion of a support bracket, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 11 is a side view of a biometric recognition module disposed in a portion of a support bracket, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 12A is a front view of a biometric recognition module and a first support member disposed in a portion of a support bracket when an electronic device is inserted, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12B is a front view of a biometric recognition module, a first support member, and a bendable member disposed in a portion of a support bracket when the electronic device is in a pulled-out state, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a biometric recognition module depending on the insertion or withdrawal state of an electronic device, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 14 is a side view of a biometric recognition module disposed in a portion of a support bracket, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 15 is a side view of a biometric recognition module disposed in a portion of a support bracket, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 16 is a front view of an electronic device including a biometric recognition module, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed along line A-A' of FIG. 7 according to various embodiments.

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores instructions 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 the 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 device) 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 on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 may be 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 to communicate within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit 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, printed circuit board (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 the communication method used in the communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to 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.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of the electronic device 200 in a slide-in state, according to various embodiments. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of the electronic device 200 in a slide-out state, according to various embodiments.

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

2A to 3B, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 (e.g., a first housing structure, a moving part, or a slide housing), the first housing 210, and a specified direction (e.g., ①). direction or ② direction) (e.g., ±y-axis direction), a second housing 220 (e.g., a second housing structure, a fixing part, or a base housing) slidably coupled, and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 2 It may include a flexible display 230 (eg, expandable display or stretchable display) disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the housing 220. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 slides out the first housing 220 in a first direction (direction ①) based on the second housing 220 held by the user. It may be configured to slide in in a second direction (② direction), which is opposite to the first direction (① direction). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing 210 including the first space 2101 is accommodated in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, thereby maintaining the slide-in state. It can be changed to . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200, in a slide-out state, at least partially forms substantially the same plane as at least a portion of the first housing 210 and in a slide-in state. A bendable member or bendable support member (e.g., the bendable member 240 of FIG. 4) that is at least partially received in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 in a state) (e.g., An articulated hinge module or multi-bar assembly) may be included. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230, in the retracted state, is supported by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member 240 of FIG. 4) while being held in the inner space of the second housing 220 ( 2201), it can be arranged to be visually invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 includes a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member 240 of FIG. 4 ) that forms at least partially the same plane as the first housing 210 in the drawn-out state. ), it can be arranged to be visually visible from the outside.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 including a first side member 211 and a second housing 220 including a second side member 221. there is. According to one embodiment, the first side member 211 has a first side 2111 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction), and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 2111. A second side 2112 extending along (e.g., the x-axis direction) to have a second length shorter than the first length, and/or extending substantially parallel to the first side 2111 from the second side 2112. and may include a third side 2113 having a first length. According to one embodiment, the first side member 211 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). In some embodiments, the first side member 211 may be formed by combining a conductive material and a non-conductive material (eg, polymer). According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first support member 212 extending from at least a portion of the first side member 211 to at least a portion of the first space 2101. According to one embodiment, the first support member 212 may be formed integrally with the first side member 211. In some embodiments, the first support member 212 may be formed separately from the first side member 211 and may be structurally coupled to the first side member 211 .

According to various embodiments, the second side member 221 has a fourth side 2211 that at least partially corresponds to the first side 2111 and has a third length, the second side 2211 extending from the fourth side 2211. A fifth side 2212 extending in a direction substantially parallel to 2112 and having a fourth length shorter than the third length, and/or extending from the fifth side 2212 to correspond to the third side 2113. and may include a sixth side 2213 having a third length. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a side cover 2212a disposed on the fifth side 2212. According to one embodiment, the second side member 221 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). In some embodiments, the second side member 221 may be formed by combining a conductive material and a non-conductive material (eg, polymer). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member 221 may include a second support member 222 extending to at least a portion of the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the second support member 222 may be formed integrally with the second side member 221. In some embodiments, the second support member 222 may be formed separately from the second side member 221 and may be structurally coupled to the second side member 221 .

According to various embodiments, the first side 2111 and the fourth side 2211 may be slidably coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, the third side 2113 and the sixth side 2213 may be slidably coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, in the retracted state, the first side 2111 overlaps the fourth side 2211, so that it can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, in the retracted state, the third side 2113 overlaps the sixth side 2213, so that it can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first side 2111 and the third side 2113 may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the retracted state. According to one embodiment, in the retracted state, at least a portion of the first support member 212 may overlap the second support member 222.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rear cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first side member 211. According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 213 may be arranged to be coupled to at least a portion of the first support member 212. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 may be formed integrally with the first side member 211. According to one embodiment, the first back cover 213 is made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. It can be formed by In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 may extend to at least a portion of the first side member 211. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member 212 may be replaced with the first back cover 213.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 may include a second rear cover 223 coupled to at least a portion of the second side member 221. According to one embodiment, the second rear cover 223 may be arranged to be coupled to at least a portion of the second support member 222. In some embodiments, the second rear cover 223 may be formed integrally with the second side member 221. According to one embodiment, the second back cover 223 is made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. It can be formed by In some embodiments, the second rear cover 223 may extend to at least a portion of the second side member 221. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second support member 222 may be replaced with the second rear cover 223.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230 disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 has a first part 230a (e.g., a flat part) that is always visually visible from the outside and extends from the first part 230a, and at least a portion of the flexible display 230 is visible from the outside in the retracted state. It may include a second portion 230b (eg, a bendable portion) that is at least partially accommodated in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 so as not to be visually visible. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion 230a is disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210, and the second portion 230b is at least partially supported by a bendable member (e.g., FIG. 4 It can be arranged to be supported by the bendable member 240). According to one embodiment, the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 has a bendable member (e.g., in FIG. 4) in a state in which the first housing 210 is pulled out along the first direction (direction ①). It extends from the first part 230a while being supported by the bendable member 240, forms substantially the same plane as the first part 230a, and may be arranged to be visually visible from the outside. According to one embodiment, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 is formed by the second portion of the second housing 220 in a state in which the first housing 210 is retracted along the second direction (② direction). It may be accommodated in the space 2201 and placed so as not to be visually visible from the outside. Accordingly, the electronic device 200 changes the display area of the flexible display 230 as the first housing 210 is moved in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the second housing 220. It can be.

According to various embodiments, the length of the flexible display 230 in the first direction (direction ①) may be varied according to the sliding movement of the first housing 210 moving relative to the second housing 220. there is. For example, the flexible display 230 may have a first display area (eg, an area corresponding to the first portion 230a) corresponding to the first length L1 in the retracted state. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230, in the drawn-out state, moves the first housing 210 by an additional second length L2 relative to the second housing 220, resulting in a sliding movement of the first housing 210. It corresponds to the third length L3, which is longer than the length L1, and is expanded to have a second display area (e.g., an area including the first part 230a and the second part 230b) larger than the first display area. It can be.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes an input device (e.g., microphone 203-1), an audio output device (e.g., a call) disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210, receiver 206 or speaker 207), sensor modules 204, 217, camera module (e.g., first camera module 205 or second camera module 216), connector port 208, key input It may include at least one of the device 219 or an indicator (not shown). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include another input device (eg, microphone 203) disposed in the second housing. In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be configured so that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included. In another embodiment, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220.

According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone 203-1. In some embodiments, the input device (eg, microphone 203-1) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The sound output device may include, for example, a receiver 206 and/or a speaker 207 for a call. According to one embodiment, the speaker 207 is, regardless of the insertion/extraction state, at least one speaker formed in the first housing 210 at a position that is always visually exposed to the outside (e.g., the second side 2112). It can be connected to the outside through the speaker hole. According to one embodiment, the connector port 208 may correspond to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the first housing 210 when pulled out. In some embodiments, the connector port 208 may be formed in the second housing in the retracted state and may correspond to the outside through an opening formed to correspond to the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver 206 may include a speaker (eg, piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state. The sensor modules 204 and 217 are, for example, a first sensor module 204 (e.g., a proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device 200 and/or on the rear of the electronic device 200. It may include a second sensor module 217 (eg, heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed. According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 may be disposed on the front of the electronic device 200, below the flexible display 230 (eg, in the -z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 and/or the second sensor module 217 include a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, and a gyro sensor. , it may include at least one of an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

According to various embodiments, the camera module includes a first camera module 205 disposed on the front of the electronic device 200 and/or a second camera module 216 disposed on the rear of the electronic device 200. can do. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash (not shown) located near the second camera module 216. According to one embodiment, the camera modules 205 and 216 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 205 is disposed below the flexible display 230 (e.g., -z-axis direction) and passes through a portion of the active area (e.g., display area) of the flexible display 230. It may be configured to photograph a subject.

According to various embodiments, the first camera module 205 among the camera modules and some sensor modules 204 among the sensor modules 204 and 217 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display 230. there is. For example, the first camera module 205 or some sensor modules 204 communicate with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display 230 in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. It can be placed so that it is accessible. According to one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module 205 of the flexible display 230 is part of the display area that displays content, and may be formed as a transparent area with a specified transmittance. According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. This transmission area may include an area that at least partially overlaps with the effective area (eg, field of view area) of the first camera module 205 through which light for generating an image is formed by the image sensor. For example, the transparent area of the flexible display 230 may include at least a portion of an area where the pixel arrangement density and/or wiring density is lower than the surrounding area. For example, a transparent area can replace the opening described above. For example, some camera modules 205 may include an under display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display 230 in the internal space of the electronic device 200.

According to various embodiments, the insertion/extraction operation of the electronic device 200 may be performed automatically. For example, the retraction/extraction operation of the electronic device 200 involves a drive motor including a pinion gear disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 (e.g., the drive motor 260 in FIG. 4) and , It can be performed through a gearing operation of a rack gear (eg, rack gear 2251 in FIG. 4) disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 and coupled with a pinion gear. For example, when the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the processor 120 in FIG. 1) detects a triggering operation to change from the drawn-in state to the drawn-out state or to change from the drawn-out state to the drawn-in state, the electronic device ( A drive motor (eg, drive motor 260 of FIG. 4) disposed inside the 200) may be operated. According to one embodiment, the triggering operation may include selecting (e.g., touching) an object displayed on the flexible display 230 or manipulating a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device 200. You can. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a manual slide module (e.g., a hinge module using a spring), and an insertion/extraction operation may be performed manually through a user's manipulation.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes, on the first side member 212, a plurality of non-conductive portions 311, 312, 313, 314, and 315 (e.g., polymer, non-conductive member, or segment). It may include at least one conductive portion 321, 322, 323, 324 (eg, a metal material or a conductive member) segmented through a portion. According to one embodiment, the at least one conductive portion 321, 322, 323, and 324 is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1), thereby operating as at least one antenna. You can.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.

In describing the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4 , components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 3B are assigned the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 including a first space 2101, a first housing 210 that is slidably coupled to the first housing 210 and includes a second space 2201. 2 The housing 220, the bendable member 240 at least partially rotatably disposed in the second space 2201, and supporting at least a portion of the bendable member 240 and at least a portion of the first housing 210. The direction in which the flexible display 230 and the first housing 210, which are arranged to receive, are to be introduced into the second housing 220 (e.g., -y-axis direction) and/or the first housing 210 is inserted into the second housing 220. It may include a driving module that drives the device in the direction to be taken out (e.g., y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 includes the first side member 211 and at least a portion of the first side member 211 (e.g., at least a portion of the first support member 212). It may include a rear cover 213. According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 includes a second side member 221 and at least a portion of the second side member 221 (e.g., at least a portion of the second support member 221). It may include a rear cover 223. According to one embodiment, the drive module is disposed in the first space 2101, a drive motor 260 including a pinion gear, and a rack gear 2251 disposed to mesh with the pinion gear in the second space 2201. may include. According to one embodiment, the driving module may further include a deceleration module arranged to reduce the rotational speed and reduce driving resistance by being coupled to the driving motor 260. According to one embodiment, the drive motor 260 may be arranged to be supported in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 through at least a portion of the first support member 212. According to one embodiment, the drive motor 260 is fixed to an end (e.g., edge) of the first support member 212 in the first space 2101, in the lead-in direction (e.g., -y axis direction). You can.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of electronic components arranged in the first space 2101. According to one embodiment, a plurality of electronic components include a battery (B), a camera module (e.g., the first camera module 205 in FIG. 2A and/or the second camera module 216 in FIG. 3b), and a socket module (e.g. : Socket module 218 in FIG. 2A) (e.g., SIM tray), speaker (e.g., speaker 207 and/or receiver 206 in FIG. 2A), key button (e.g., key button 219 in FIG. 3A) ), at least one sensor module (e.g., sensor module 204 in FIG. 3A and/or sensor module 217 in FIG. 3B) and a connector port (e.g., connector port 208 in FIG. 3A). can do.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 covers at least some of the plurality of electronic components disposed between the first support member 212 and the first rear cover 213 in the first housing 210. It may include a rear bracket 214 arranged to do so. According to one embodiment, the rear bracket 214 may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the first support member 212. In some embodiments, rear bracket 214 may be omitted. According to one embodiment, the rear bracket 214 may be arranged to cover a plurality of electronic components and support the first rear cover 213.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 is disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and has a plate-type support slidably coupled to at least a portion of the first support member 212. It may include a bracket 225 (e.g. DSB, display support bar). According to one embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a support portion 2252 disposed at one end and having a curved outer surface to support the rear surface of the bendable member 240 that is bent during the sliding operation. According to one embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a rack gear 2251 arranged to be gear-coupled with the pinion gear of the drive motor 260. According to one embodiment, the rack gear 2251 may be fixed to the support bracket 225 or may be formed integrally with the support bracket 225. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is disposed on both sides of the support bracket 225 and may include a pair of guide rails 226 for guiding both ends of the bendable member 240 in the sliding direction. there is.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 is in the second support member 222, and when the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state, the camera module 216 disposed in the first housing 210 and/ Alternatively, it may include an opening 222a (eg, a through hole) disposed in an area corresponding to the sensor module 217. According to one embodiment, the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module 217 detects the external environment through the opening 222a formed in the second housing 220 when the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state. can do. In this case, at least a portion of the area of the second rear cover 223 corresponding to the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module 217 may be processed to be transparent.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a second substrate 252 and an antenna member disposed between the second support member 222 and the second rear cover 223 in the second housing 220 ( 253) may be included. According to one embodiment, the second substrate 252 and the antenna member 253 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second support member 222. According to one embodiment, the second substrate 252 and the antenna member 253 are connected to the first housing 210 through at least one electrical connection member (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board, or FRC, FPCB type RF cable). It may be electrically connected to a first substrate (not shown) formed in the first space 2101 of . According to one embodiment, the antenna member 253 may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing a wireless charging function, a near field communication (NFC) function, and/or an electronic payment function. You can. In some embodiments, the antenna member 253 may be electrically connected to the second substrate 252 and thus may be electrically connected to the first substrate through the second substrate 252 .

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a plurality of biometric recognition modules 520 and 530 disposed on the back of the flexible display 230 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A to 4) and a second housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A to 4). It may include a flexible display 230 arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing 220 of FIGS. 2A to 4 . The flexible display 230 may include a first part 230a and a second part 230b. For example, the first part 230a of the flexible display 230 is a flat part that is always visible from the outside, and may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210. The second part 230b of the flexible display 230 has a second portion so that it is not visually visible from the outside when the first housing 210 is inserted in the second direction (e.g., direction ② in FIGS. 2A and 2B). It may refer to a bendable portion that is at least partially accommodated in the second space of the housing 220 (e.g., the second space 2201 in FIGS. 3A to 4). For example, in one embodiment, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 is a bendable member in a state in which the first housing 210 is pulled out along a first direction (e.g., direction ① in FIG. 3B). extends from the first portion 230a while being supported by at least a portion of the bendable member 240 of FIG. 4, forms substantially the same plane as the first portion 230a, and is visually visible from the outside. It can be arranged so that

In one embodiment, the first biometric recognition module 520 and the second biometric recognition module 530 may be disposed on the rear side (eg, -z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230.

In one embodiment, the first biometric recognition module 520 may be disposed in at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a (e.g., flat portion) of the flexible display 230. there is. As the first biometric module 520 is disposed in at least a partial area of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230, when an input for user authentication is detected while the electronic device 200 is in the electronic device 200, The device 200 may obtain the user's biometric information (e.g., fingerprint information) through the first biometric recognition module 520 and perform user authentication using this.

In one embodiment, the second biometric recognition module 530 may be disposed in at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second portion 230b (e.g., bendable portion) of the flexible display 230. You can. As the second biometric recognition module 530 is disposed in at least a partial area of the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230, when an input for user authentication is detected while the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, the electronic device 200 The device 200 may acquire the user's biometric information (e.g., fingerprint information) through the second biometric recognition module 530 and use this to perform user authentication. It is not limited to this, and when an input for user authentication is detected in the withdrawal state, the electronic device 200 may further acquire the user's biometric information through the first biometric recognition module 520.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a sensor driver circuit ( For example, a data processing unit) 540 may be included. For example, the sensor driver circuit 540 may be placed in a rigid area. For example, the sensor driver circuit 540 may be disposed in at least a portion of the rear surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a (eg, flat part) of the flexible display 230.

In various embodiments, the first biometric recognition module 520, the sensor driver circuit 540, and the second biometric recognition module 530 disposed on the rear side (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230. It may be electrically connected through an electrical connection member (e.g., flexible printed circuit board, FPCB) 510.

In various embodiments, first biometric information acquired through the first biometric recognition module 520 through one sensor driver circuit 540 and/or second biometric information acquired through the second biometric recognition module 530 Although it has been described as processing information, it is not limited to this. For example, although not shown, the electronic device 200 includes a first sensor driver circuit for processing the first biometric information acquired through the first biometric recognition module 520 and a first sensor driver circuit for processing the first biometric information obtained through the second biometric recognition module 530. It may include a second sensor driver circuit for processing second biometric information.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a plurality of biometric recognition modules 520 and 530 disposed on the back of the flexible display 230 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 6, reference number 610 denotes the rear surface (e.g., the -z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230 when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) is inserted. This is a view of the plurality of biometric recognition modules 520 and 530 arranged in a side view (eg, -x-axis direction). Reference number 650 denotes a plurality of biometric recognition modules 520 and 530 disposed on the rear (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out from the side (e.g., This is a drawing viewed from the -x-axis direction.

In various embodiments, the first biometric recognition module 520 may be disposed in at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a (e.g., flat portion) of the flexible display 230. The second biometric recognition module 530 may be disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second portion 230b (e.g., bendable portion) of the flexible display 230. .

As shown at reference numeral 610 according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is inserted, the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230 may be arranged to be visually visible from the outside at all times. there is. As the first biometric recognition module 520 is disposed on the rear side (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first part 230a of the flexible display 230, the electronic device 200 is input for user authentication while being inserted. When this is detected, the electronic device 200 may activate the first biometric recognition module 520 and perform user authentication through the first biometric recognition module 520.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a retractable state, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 is supported by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member 240 of FIG. 4). 2 As it is accommodated in the internal space 2201 of the housing 220, it may be arranged to be visually invisible from the outside. Since the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 is arranged to be visually invisible from the outside, it is disposed on the rear side (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second part 230b of the flexible display 230. The second biometric recognition module 530 may be in a deactivated state.

As shown at reference numeral 650 according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is pulled out, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 is at least partially connected to the first housing 210. It can be arranged to be visually visible from the outside while being supported by the bendable member 240 forming the same plane. As the second biometric recognition module 530 is disposed on the rear side (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second part 230b of the flexible display 230, the electronic device 200 is input for user authentication in a withdrawn state. When this is detected, the electronic device 200 may activate the second biometric recognition module 530 and perform user authentication through the second biometric recognition module 530.

In various embodiments, it has been described that the second biometric authentication module 530 is activated when an input for user authentication is detected while the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when an input for user authentication is detected while the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, the electronic device 200 may also activate the first biometric recognition module 520. In this case, the electronic device 200 may perform user authentication through at least one of the activated first biometric recognition module 520 and the second biometric recognition module 530.

In relation to the operation of performing user authentication through at least one of the above-described activated first biometric recognition module 520 and the second biometric recognition module 530, various implementations are shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 described later. This will be explained in examples.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a plurality of biometric recognition modules 520 and 530 disposed on the back of the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, according to various embodiments. am.

Referring to FIG. 7 , reference numeral 710 is a diagram of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ) viewed from the front in an inserted state. Reference number 750 is a view of the electronic device 200 viewed from the front in a drawn-out state.

In one embodiment, as shown by reference numeral 710, the first biometric recognition module 520 is configured to include at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230. It can be placed overlapping with the area. The first biometric recognition module 520 is spaced apart from the first side 230aa of the first part 230a of the flexible display 230 by a first length 715, and the second side of the first part 230a ( It may be arranged to be spaced apart from the second length 720 from 230ab) and to be spaced apart from the third side 230ac of the first portion 230a by a third length 725. The first length 715 and the second length 720 may be substantially the same. The third length 725 may be smaller than the first length 715 and the second length 720. However, it is not limited to this, and the third length 725 may be substantially the same as the first length 715 and the second length 720, or may be greater than the first length 715 and the second length 720. .

In one embodiment, as shown by reference numeral 750, the second biometric recognition module 530 is located at least a portion of the rear surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230. It can be placed overlapping with .

In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state. The position of the first biometric recognition module 520 disposed at least in part and at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out. The location of the second biometric recognition module 530 disposed in may be substantially the same. For example, the second biometric recognition module 530 is spaced apart from the first side 230ba of the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 by a first length 715 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out. , to be spaced apart from the second side 230bb of the second part 230b by a second length 720 and to be spaced apart from the third side 230bc of the second part 230b by a third length 725. You can.

In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, the electronic device 200 is positioned on the rear side (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230 in the retracted state. The location of the first biometric recognition module 520 and the second biometric device disposed on the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is in the drawn state. As the location of the recognition module 530 is substantially the same, biometric information can be obtained at substantially the same location regardless of the insertion/extraction state of the electronic device 200, thereby providing consistency in user experience when performing user authentication. can be provided.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method of performing biometric authentication using a plurality of biometric recognition modules 520 and 530 according to various embodiments.

In various embodiments, although not shown, when an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) is inserted, the flexible display (e.g., the flexible display 230 of FIGS. 2A to 4) The first part (eg, the first part 230a in FIG. 3A) may be arranged to always be visually visible from the outside. The first biometric recognition module 520 (e.g., the first biometric recognition module 520 of FIGS. 5 to 7) is located on the rear side (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230. As the arrangement is made, when an input for user authentication is detected while the electronic device 200 is in the inserted state, the electronic device 200 is placed in a designated area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the first biometric recognition module 520 is placed An indicating object (e.g., a fingerprint image object and/or a guidance text object) may be displayed in the area) to perform (or guide) fingerprint recognition. Based on detecting a finger's contact with an indicating object displayed in a designated area of the flexible display 230, the electronic device 200 acquires a fingerprint image through the first biometric recognition module 520 and User authentication can be performed using images. When the electronic device 200 is inserted, the second part of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the second part 230b in FIG. 3A) is not visually visible from the outside, so the second part 230b The second biometric recognition module 530 (e.g., the second biometric recognition module 530 in FIGS. 5 to 7) arranged to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) may be in a deactivated state. there is.

Referring to FIG. 8, in various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is switched from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 may be arranged to be visually visible from the outside. You can. When the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 changes from being arranged to be visually visible from the outside to being arranged to be visually visible from the outside, so that the second part 230b The second biometric recognition module 530 disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the portion 230b may be switched from a deactivated state to an activated state.

In this case, as shown in reference numeral 810, when the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state and an input for user authentication is detected, the electronic device 200 operates in a designated area (e.g. : An indicating object 815 (e.g., a fingerprint image object and/or a guidance text object) can be displayed to perform (or guide) fingerprint recognition in the area where the second biometric recognition module 530 is placed. there is. Based on detecting a finger's contact with the indicating object 815 displayed in a designated area of the flexible display 230, the electronic device 200 acquires a fingerprint image through the second biometric recognition module 530, User authentication can be performed using the acquired fingerprint image.

In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is pulled out, the first part 230a and the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 are arranged to be visually visible from the outside, so that the first part 230a and the second part 230b are visible from the outside. Using the first biometric recognition module 520 and the second biometric recognition module 530 disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the portion 230a and the second portion 230b, various You can run it in user mode.

In various embodiments, the user mode may include a first user mode, a second user mode, and a third user mode.

In one embodiment, the first user mode may be the default mode. For example, as described above, the first user mode performs user authentication using the first biometric recognition module 520 when the electronic device 200 is in the inserted state, and uses the second biometric authentication module 520 when the electronic device 200 is in the withdrawn state. This may be a mode in which user authentication is performed using the biometric recognition module 530. Through user authentication using the first biometric module 520 or the second biometric module 530 in the insertion or withdrawal state of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 performs a specified operation (e.g., unlocking). can be performed.

In one embodiment, the second user mode may be a mode for logging in with a second account registered by the user. As shown at reference number 830, when an input for user authentication is detected in the withdrawal state, the electronic device 200 is displayed in the first designated area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the second biometric recognition module 530 ) is arranged) and a first indicating object 815 (e.g., fingerprint image object and/or guide text object) for performing fingerprint recognition in the second designated area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., A second indicating object 835 for performing fingerprint recognition may be displayed in the area where the biometric recognition module 520 is placed.

In one embodiment, when a finger's contact is detected on the second indicating object 835 displayed in the second designated area of the flexible display 230, the electronic device 200 uses the second biometric recognition module 530. After acquiring a fingerprint image and performing user authentication using the acquired fingerprint image, the control can be controlled to operate in the second user mode. For example, when logging in with a second account, the electronic device 200 may execute the mode set for the second account. For example, the application icon can be arranged in a screen layout mode set for the second account, and/or the second account can be set to automatically log in to at least one application for which automatic login is set.

In one embodiment, the third user mode is a security mode, which may be a mode that can store or manage financial applications, payment information (eg, card number, expiration date), or information requiring security. As shown at reference numeral 850, when an input for user authentication is detected in the withdrawal state, the electronic device 200 is displayed in the first designated area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the second biometric recognition module 530 ) is arranged) and a first indicating object 815 (e.g., fingerprint image object and/or guide text object) for performing fingerprint recognition in the second designated area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., A second indicating object 835 for performing fingerprint recognition may be displayed in the area where the biometric recognition module 520 is placed.

In one embodiment, when a finger's contact is detected on the first indicating object 815 displayed in the first designated area and the second indicating object 835 displayed in the second designated area of the flexible display 230 , the electronic device 200 acquires fingerprint images through the second biometric recognition module 530 and the first biometric recognition module 520, performs user authentication using the acquired fingerprint images, and then switches to the third user mode. It can be controlled to operate.

An electronic device 200 according to various embodiments includes a first housing 210 including a first space 2101, slidingly coupled to the first housing 210, and a second space 2201. A second housing 220 including a second housing 220, arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and visually visible from the outside when the electronic device 200 is inserted. A flexible device including a first part 230a and a second part 230b extending in substantially the same plane as the first part 230a when the electronic device 200 is switched from the retracted state to the retracted state. A display 230, a first biometric recognition module 520 disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230, and the flexible display ( 230), a second biometric recognition module 530 disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the second part 230b, and the first biometric recognition module 520 and the first 2 It may include an electrical connection member 510 that electrically connects the biometric recognition module 530.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments includes a sensor driver circuit 540 disposed in at least another area of the rear surface (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230. It further includes, and the first biometric recognition module 520, the sensor driver circuit 540, and the second biometric recognition module 530 may be electrically connected through the electrical connection member 510.

In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, the location of the first biometric recognition module 520 in the retracted state and the location of the second biometric recognition module 530 in the withdrawn state may be substantially the same.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments further includes a processor 120, wherein the processor 120 operates the first biometric authentication module when an input for biometric authentication is detected in the insertion state. The first biometric authentication module 520 is controlled to be activated to perform user authentication through 520, and in the withdrawal state, when an input for the biometric authentication is detected, the first biometric authentication module ( 520) and at least one of the first biometric authentication module 520 and the second biometric authentication module 530 to perform the user authentication through at least one biometric authentication module of the second biometric authentication module 530. The biometric recognition module can be controlled to be activated.

In various embodiments, the processor 120, in the withdrawal state, when an input for the biometric authentication is detected, at least one of the first biometric authentication module 520 and the second biometric authentication module 530 It can be set to provide different user modes based on at least one biometric information acquired through the biometric recognition module.

FIG. 9 is a diagram of the electronic device 200 viewed from the front, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 9, reference numeral 910 indicates a front view of the first support member 212 and the support bracket 225 when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) is inserted. It is a drawing. Reference number 950 is a view of the first support member 212 and the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out from the front.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 (e.g., a first housing structure, a moving part, or a slide housing) and a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) with the first housing 210. It may include a second housing 220 (eg, a second housing structure, a fixing part, or a base housing) slidably coupled to the.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and includes a plate-type support bracket slidably coupled to at least a portion of the first support member 212. 225) (e.g. DSB, display support bar). The support bracket 225 may be fixedly disposed on the second housing 220 regardless of the movement of the flexible display 230 depending on the insertion or withdrawal state of the electronic device 200.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a pair of guide rails 226 disposed on both sides of the support bracket 225 to guide both ends of the bendable member 240 in the sliding direction. .

In various embodiments, the biometric recognition module is placed on the support bracket 225 fixed to the second housing 220, so that a fingerprint image can be obtained at a consistent location even when the electronic device 200 is inserted or withdrawn. can be provided.

In this regard, various embodiments will be described in FIGS. 10 to 16 described later.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225 according to various embodiments. FIG. 11 is a side view of the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225 according to various embodiments.

10 and 11, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) is located in the second space of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIGS. 2A to 4). It may include a plate-type support bracket 225 (e.g., display support bar (DSB)) disposed in the second space 2201 of FIGS. 3A to 4.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a biometric recognition module 1010. For example, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be placed in a partial area of the support bracket 225.

In one embodiment, the biometric module 1010 may include a biometric sensor 1020, a first magnet 1030, and/or a second magnet 1040.

In one embodiment, the first magnet 1030 is disposed on at least a portion of the first side of the biometric sensor 1020, and the second magnet 1040 is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side. It may be disposed on at least a portion of the second side of 1020. For example, the first magnet 1030 is located on the first side of the biometric sensor 1020, for example, when the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front, the upper side 1021 (e.g. : It can be placed on at least part of the side in the y-axis direction. The second magnet 1040 is located on the second side of the biometric sensor 1020, for example, when the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front, the lower side 1023 of the biometric sensor 1020 (e.g. - It may be disposed on at least part of the side in the y-axis direction.

It is not limited to this, and the first side of the biometric sensor 1020 may be the left side 1025 (e.g., the side in the -x-axis direction) when looking at the support bracket 225 from the front. The second side of the sensor 1020 may refer to the right side 1027 (eg, the side in the x-axis direction) when the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front. In this case, the first magnet 1030 is located on the first side of the biometric sensor 1020, for example, when the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front, the left side 1025 of the biometric sensor 1020 ( For example: it may be placed on at least part of the -x-axis direction. The second magnet 1040 is located on the second side of the biometric sensor 1020, for example, the right side 1027 of the biometric sensor 1020 (e.g., x-axis) when looking at the support bracket 225 from the front. It may be placed on at least part of the side of the direction.

In one embodiment, the first magnet 1030 and the second magnet 1040 may be arranged to have opposite polarities when looking at the support bracket 225 from the front. For example, when the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front, the first magnet 1030 may be arranged to have an S pole (or N pole), and the second magnet 1040 may be arranged to have an N pole (or S pole). .

In one embodiment, the biometric recognition module 1010 may have a first inclined surface 1050 and a second inclined surface 1060 inclined at a certain angle on both sides of one surface of the biometric recognition module 1010. The biometric recognition module 1010 may be able to move in a designated direction 1110 (eg, ±z-axis direction). The first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 are configured to move the biometric module 1010 in a designated direction when the electronic device 200 switches from the retracted state to the retracted state (or switches from the retracted state to the retracted state). It can be guided to move in (1110) (e.g. ±z-axis direction).

In one embodiment, the biometric sensor 1020 of the biometric recognition module 1010 may be disposed to protrude upward from the first magnet 1030 and the second magnet 1040 (eg, in the z-axis direction). The biometric sensor 1020 for acquiring biometric information is arranged to protrude in a direction (e.g., z-axis direction) above the first magnet 1030 and the second magnet 1040, and is positioned in a designated direction 1110 (e.g., ± As it can move in the z-axis direction, the gap between the biometric sensor 1020 and the flexible display 230 disposed on top of the biometric recognition module 1010 can be narrowed. As the gap between the biometric sensor 1020 and the flexible display 230 narrows, the sensing performance of the biometric sensor may increase.

FIG. 12A is a front view of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the first support member 212 disposed in a partial area of the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is inserted, according to various embodiments. It is a drawing. FIG. 12B illustrates a biometric recognition module 1010, a first support member 212, and a bendable device disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out, according to various embodiments. This is a view looking at the member 240 from the front.

Referring to FIG. 12A, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A to 4) (e.g., a first housing structure , a moving part, or a slide housing) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIGS. 2A to 4) slidably coupled to the first housing 210 in a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction). ) (e.g., a second housing structure, a fixture, or a base housing).

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 of the electronic device 200 extends from at least a portion of the first side member (e.g., the first side member 211 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) to a first space (e.g., FIG. It may include a first support member 212 extending to at least a portion of the first space 2101 in FIGS. 3A to 4. The electronic device 200 is disposed in the second space (e.g., the second space 2201 in FIGS. 3A to 4) of the second housing 220 and is slidable with at least a portion of the first support member 212. It may include a combined plate-type support bracket 225.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a biometric recognition module 1010. For example, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be placed in a partial area of the support bracket 225.

In one embodiment, the first support member 212 is a first support member 212 formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a partial area of the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state. It may include an opening 1210 (e.g., a first through hole).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state, a first opening ( As 1210 is formed, the biometric sensor 1020 irradiates light in the direction of the flexible display (e.g., z-axis direction) through the first opening 1210, or detects the fingerprint flowing into the biometric module 1010. At least some of the reflected light can be received.

In one embodiment, the first side of the first opening 1210 formed in the first support member 212, for example, when the first support member 212 is viewed from the front, the upper side 1211 (e.g. A third magnet 1220 for coupling with the first magnet 1030 may be disposed on at least a portion of the biometric recognition module 1010 (the side in the y-axis direction). For example, the first magnet 1030 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the third magnet 1220 disposed on at least a portion of the first side (e.g., upper side 1211) of the first opening 1210 can be combined. So, they can have opposite polarities. The second side of the first opening 1210 formed in the first support member 212, for example, when the first support member 212 is viewed from the front, the lower side 1213 (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) A fourth magnet 1230 for coupling with the second magnet 1040 may be disposed on at least a portion of the biometric recognition module 1010. For example, the second magnet 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the fourth magnet 1230 disposed on at least a portion of the second side (e.g., lower side 1213) of the first opening 1210 can be combined. So, they can have opposite polarities.

It is not limited to this, and the first side of the first opening 1210 may be the left side 1215 (e.g., the side in the -x-axis direction) when looking at the first support member 212 from the front. The second side of the first opening 1210 may refer to the right side 1217 (eg, the side in the x-axis direction) when the first support member 212 is viewed from the front. In one embodiment, the first magnet 1030 of the biometric recognition module 1010 is disposed on at least a portion of the left side 1025 (e.g., the side in the -x-axis direction) of the biometric sensor 1020, and When the second magnet 1040 of the module 1010 is disposed on at least a portion of the right side 1027 (e.g., the side in the x-axis direction) of the biometric sensor 1020, the third magnet 1220 is connected to the first opening. The fourth magnet 1230 may be disposed on at least a portion of the left side 1215 within the first opening 1210, and the fourth magnet 1230 may be disposed on at least a portion of the right side 1217 within the first opening 1210.

Although not shown in FIG. 12A according to various embodiments, a biometric recognition module 1010 is placed on one side (e.g., the side facing the -z axis direction) of the first support member 212 disposed to face the support bracket 225. ) corresponding to the first inclined surface 1050 (e.g., the first inclined surface 1050 of FIG. 10 or 11) and the second inclined surface 1060 (e.g., the second inclined surface 1060 of FIG. 10 or 11) In the area (e.g., a partial area in the direction outside (e.g., ±y-axis direction) of the area where the first opening 1210 is formed), the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 A groove may be formed to accommodate the.

Referring to FIG. 12B, in the drawn-out state, the electronic device 200 extends at least partially from at least a portion of the first side member 211 of the first housing 210 to at least a portion of the first space 2101. It may include a bendable member 240 (eg, an articulated hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) that forms substantially the same plane as the first support member 212. The bendable member 240 can be at least partially accommodated in the second space (e.g., the second space 2201 in FIGS. 3A to 4) of the second housing 220 when the electronic device 200 is inserted. You can.

In one embodiment, the bendable member 240 has a second opening formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a partial area of the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is in a drawn-out state. It may include (1250) (e.g., a second through hole).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, a second opening 1250 is opened in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a partial area of the support bracket 225 of the bendable member 240. ) is formed, the biometric sensor 1020 irradiates light in the direction of the flexible display (e.g., z-axis direction) through the second opening 1250, or the reflected light of the fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module 1010. At least some of the light can be received.

In one embodiment, the first side of the second opening 1250 formed in the bendable member 240, for example, when the bendable member 240 is viewed from the front, the upper side 1251 (e.g., y-axis) A fifth magnet 1260 for coupling with the first magnet 1030 may be disposed on at least a portion of the biometric recognition module 1010. For example, the first magnet 1030 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the fifth magnet 1260 disposed on at least a portion of the first side (e.g., upper side 1251) of the second opening 1250 can be combined. So, they can have opposite polarities. The second side of the second opening 1250 formed in the bendable member 240, for example, when the bendable member 240 is viewed from the front, the lower side 1253 (e.g., the side in the -y-axis direction) At least a portion of the biometric recognition module 1010 may include a magnet, for example, a sixth magnet 1270 for coupling to the second magnet 1040 . For example, the second magnet 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the sixth magnet 1270 disposed on at least a portion of the second side (e.g., lower side 1253) of the second opening 1250 are combined. Possibly, they may have opposite polarities.

It is not limited to this, and the first side of the second opening 1250 may be the left side 1255 (e.g., the side in the -x-axis direction) when the bendable member 240 is viewed from the front. 2 The second side of the opening 1250 may refer to the right side 1257 (eg, the side in the x-axis direction) when the bendable member 240 is viewed from the front. In one embodiment, the first magnet 1030 of the biometric recognition module 1010 is disposed on at least a portion of the left side 1025 (e.g., the side in the -x-axis direction) of the biometric sensor 1020, and When the second magnet 1040 of the module 1010 is disposed on at least a portion of the right side 1027 (e.g., the side in the x-axis direction) of the biometric sensor 1020, the third magnet 1220 is connected to the second opening. The fourth magnet 1230 may be disposed on at least a portion of the left side 1255 within the second opening 1250, and the fourth magnet 1230 may be disposed on at least a portion of the right side 1257 within the second opening 1250.

Although not shown in FIG. 12B according to various embodiments, on one side (e.g., the side facing the -z axis direction) of the bendable member 240 disposed to face the support bracket 225, the biometric recognition module 1010 In the area corresponding to the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 (e.g., a partial area in the outer direction (e.g. ±y-axis direction) of the area where the second opening 1250 is formed), a biometric recognition module is installed. A groove may be formed to accommodate the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of 1010 .

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the biometric recognition module 1010 depending on the insertion or withdrawal state of the electronic device 200, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 13, reference number 1310 is a diagram illustrating the side of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) in an inserted state. Reference number 1330 is a diagram illustrating a side view of the electronic device 200 in a state in which it is being converted from a retracted state to a withdrawn state. Reference number 1350 is a diagram showing a side view of the electronic device 200 in a withdrawn state.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a partial area of the support bracket 225. The first support member 212 has a first opening 1210 ( Example: may include a first through hole). The bendable member 240, when the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, has a second opening 1250 (e.g. : may include a second through hole).

In one embodiment, referring to reference numeral 1310, when the electronic device 200 is in a retracted state, a plurality of magnets 1030 and 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 (e.g., in FIGS. 10 to 12B) A plurality of magnets 1030, 1040) and a plurality of magnets 1220, 1230 ( Example: By combining the plurality of magnets 1220 and 1230 of FIG. 12A or 12B, the biometric recognition module 1010 can be moved in a designated direction (eg, z-axis direction). Accordingly, the first inclined surface 1050 of the biometric recognition module 1010 (e.g., the first inclined surface 1050 of FIG. 10 or 11) is formed in the groove formed on one surface (e.g., the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the first support member 212. An inclined surface 1050) and a second inclined surface 1060 (eg, the second inclined surface 1060 of FIG. 10 or 11) may be accommodated. In other words, by combining the plurality of magnets 1030 and 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 with the plurality of magnets 1220 and 1230 disposed on the sides 1211 and 1213 of the first opening 1210, The biometric recognition module 1010 may be fixed to the rear surface (eg, the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230. In this case, the biometric sensor 1020 of the biometric recognition module 1010 (e.g., the biometric sensor 1020 of FIG. 10 or 11) moves in the flexible display direction (e.g., z-axis direction) through the first opening 1210. ), or by receiving at least some of the reflected light of the fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module 1010, a fingerprint image can be obtained. In one embodiment, as the biometric recognition module 1010 moves in a specified direction (e.g., z-axis direction), the gap between the biometric sensor 1020 and the flexible display 230 increases to allow the biometric recognition module 1010 to move. It may become narrower compared to before. As the gap between the biometric sensor 1020 and the flexible display 230 narrows, the sensing performance of the biometric sensor 1020 may increase compared to before the biometric recognition module 1010 moves.

In one embodiment, referring to reference numeral 1330, as the electronic device 200 transitions from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, the second housing 220 (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIGS. 2A-4) ) The first housing 210 (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 4) may be moved (1335) in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., y-axis direction). In this case, the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the second part 230b in Figure 3b, Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7) is at least partially identical to the first housing 210. It may be arranged to be visually visible from the outside while being supported by a bendable member 240 forming a plane, and the biometric recognition module 1010 may be configured to include the first support member 212 and/or the bendable member 240. It may be arranged to face the area where the groove is not formed. In this case, the coupling between the plurality of magnets 1030 and 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the plurality of magnets 1220 and 1230 disposed on the sides 1211 and 1213 of the first opening 1210 may be released. You can. Accordingly, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be moved in a designated direction (eg, -z-axis direction).

In one embodiment, referring to reference number 1350, as the first housing 210 is completely moved 1355 in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., y-axis direction) from the second housing 220, The electronic device 200 may be in a fetched state. When the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, the plurality of magnets 1030 and 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the sides 1251 and 1253 within the second opening 1250 (e.g., the side 1251 in FIG. 12B , 1253), by combining a plurality of magnets 1260 and 1270 (e.g., a plurality of magnets 1260 and 1270 in FIG. 12B), the biometric recognition module 1010 moves in a specified direction (e.g. z can be moved in the axial direction. Accordingly, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 can be accommodated in the groove formed on one surface (e.g., the -z-axis direction surface) of the bendable member 240. . In other words, by combining the plurality of magnets 1030 and 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 with the plurality of magnets 1260 and 1270 disposed on the sides 1251 and 1253 of the second opening 1250, The biometric recognition module 1010 may be fixed to the rear surface (eg, the surface in the -z-axis direction) of the flexible display 230. In this case, the biometric sensor 1020 of the biometric recognition module 1010 irradiates light in the direction of the flexible display (e.g., z-axis direction) through the second opening 1250, or introduces light into the biometric recognition module 1010. A fingerprint image can be obtained by receiving at least some of the reflected light from the fingerprint. In one embodiment, as the biometric recognition module 1010 moves in a specified direction (e.g., z-axis direction), the gap between the biometric sensor 1020 and the flexible display 230 increases to allow the biometric recognition module 1010 to move. It may become narrower compared to before. As the gap between the biometric sensor 1020 and the flexible display 230 narrows, the sensing performance of the biometric sensor 1020 may increase compared to before the biometric recognition module 1010 moves.

10 to 13 according to various embodiments, by combining the magnets 1030 and 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010 with the magnets 1220 and 1230 or 1260 and 1270 disposed on one side of the opening, the biometric device is Although a configuration that allows the recognition module 1010 to move in a designated direction (eg, ±z-axis direction) has been described, it is not limited to this. For example, the electronic device 200 includes a plurality of elastic units such as springs, a plurality of piezoelectric elements, and a plurality of EPAs to enable the biometric recognition module 1010 to move in a specified direction (e.g., ±z-axis direction). , or may include a plurality of shape memory alloys. In this regard, various embodiments will be described in FIGS. 14 and 15 described later.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) is configured to enable the biometric recognition module 1010 to move in a specified direction 1405 (e.g., ±z-axis direction). , may include a plurality of elastic units 1410 and 1420, such as springs. For example, the first elastic unit 1410 may be disposed between at least a portion of the support bracket 225 and at least a portion of the biometric recognition module 1010, and the second elastic unit 1420 may be disposed between at least a portion of the support bracket 225. It may be disposed between another part and at least another part of the biometric recognition module 1010.

In various embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, one surface (e.g., a surface in the -z axis direction) of the first support member 212 or the bendable member 240 disposed to face the support bracket 225 ), the area corresponding to the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 (e.g., the outer direction of the area where the first opening 1210 or the second opening 1250 is formed ( For example: a groove for accommodating the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 may be formed in a partial area (±y-axis direction).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a retractable state, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be moved in a designated direction (e.g., z-axis direction) by the plurality of elastic units 1410 and 1420, Accordingly, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 can be accommodated in the groove formed on one surface (e.g., the -z-axis direction surface) of the first support member 212. there is.

In one embodiment, while the electronic device 200 is transitioning from the retracted state to the retracted state, the biometric recognition module 1010 is moved to the non-groove area of the first support member 212 and/or the bendable member 240. may be arranged to face each other, and in this case, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be moved in a designated direction (eg, -z-axis direction) by the plurality of elastic units 1410 and 1420.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be moved in a designated direction (e.g., z-axis direction) by the plurality of elastic units 1410 and 1420, Accordingly, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 can be accommodated in the groove formed on one surface (e.g., the -z-axis direction surface) of the bendable member 240. .

FIG. 15 is a side view of the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 15, as shown by reference numeral 1510, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) moves the biometric recognition module 1010 in a designated direction 1505 (e.g., It may include a plurality of piezoelectric elements 1520 and 1530 to enable movement in the ±z-axis direction. For example, the first piezoelectric element 1520 may be disposed between at least a portion of the support bracket 225 and at least a portion of the biometric recognition module 1010, and the second piezoelectric element 1530 may be disposed between at least a portion of the support bracket 225. It may be disposed between another part and at least another part of the biometric recognition module 1010.

In one embodiment, as shown by reference numerals 1550 and 1560, the plurality of piezoelectric elements 1520 and 1530 may be deformed (eg, contracted or expanded) depending on the applied driving voltage.

In various embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, one surface (e.g., a surface in the -z axis direction) of the first support member 212 or the bendable member 240 disposed to face the support bracket 225 ), the area corresponding to the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 (e.g., the outer direction of the area where the first opening 1210 or the second opening 1250 is formed ( For example: a groove for accommodating the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 may be formed in a partial area (±y-axis direction).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a retractable state, the biometric recognition module 1010 expands the plurality of piezoelectric elements 1520 and 1530 in a specified direction (e.g., z) according to the applied driving voltage. axis direction), and accordingly, the first inclined surface 1050 of the biometric recognition module 1010 and the 2 Inclined surfaces 1060 may be accommodated.

In one embodiment, while the electronic device 200 is transitioning from the retracted state to the retracted state, the biometric recognition module 1010 is moved to the non-groove area of the first support member 212 and/or the bendable member 240. may be arranged to face each other, and in this case, the biometric recognition module 1010 may be moved in a designated direction (eg, -z-axis direction) by contraction of the plurality of piezoelectric elements 1520 and 1530.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a drawn-out state, the biometric recognition module 1010 expands the plurality of piezoelectric elements 1520 and 1530 in a specified direction (e.g., z) according to the applied driving voltage. axis direction), and accordingly, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1050 of the biometric recognition module 1010 are formed in a groove formed on one surface (e.g., a surface in the -z-axis direction) of the bendable member 240. Inclined surface 1060 may be accommodated.

FIG. 16 is a front view of the electronic device 200 including the biometric recognition module 1010, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 16 , reference numeral 1610 is a front view of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ) including the biometric recognition module 1010 in the inserted state. Reference number 1650 is a front view of the electronic device 200 including the biometric recognition module 1010 in a drawing state.

In one embodiment, as shown at reference numeral 1610, the first support member 212 (e.g., the first support member 212 of FIGS. 9 and 12A to 13) includes an electronic device 200. When in the retracted state, a first opening 1210 ( Example: The first opening 1210 of FIGS. 12A to 13) may be formed. In this case, the biometric sensor 1020 of the biometric recognition module 1010 (e.g., the biometric sensor 1020 of FIG. 10 or 11) moves in the flexible display direction (e.g., z-axis direction) through the first opening 1210. ), or by receiving at least some of the reflected light of the fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module 1010, a fingerprint image can be obtained.

In one embodiment, the biometric recognition module 1010 is spaced apart from the first side 230aa of the first portion 230a of the flexible display 230 by a first length 1615, and It may be arranged to be spaced apart from the second side 230ab by a second length 1620 and to be spaced apart from the third side 230ac of the first portion 230a by a third length 1625. The first length 1615 and the second length 1620 may be substantially the same. The third length 1625 may be smaller than the first length 1615 and the second length 1620. However, it is not limited to this, and the third length 1625 may be substantially the same as the first length 1615 and the second length 1620, or may be greater than the first length 1615 and the second length 1620. .

In one embodiment, as shown at reference numeral 1650, the bendable member 240 (e.g., the bendable member 240 of FIG. 12B or FIG. 13) has a bendable member 240 when the electronic device 200 is in a drawn-out state. , a second opening 1250 (e.g., the second opening 1250 in FIG. 12B or FIG. 13) may be formed in a region corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225. . In this case, the biometric sensor 1020 of the biometric recognition module 1010 irradiates light in the direction of the flexible display (e.g., z-axis direction) through the second opening 1250, or introduces light into the biometric recognition module 1010. A fingerprint image can be obtained by receiving at least some of the reflected light from the fingerprint.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, a first opening ( The position of 1210 may be substantially the same as the position of the second opening 1250 formed in the area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 of the bendable member 240 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out. For example, the biometric recognition module 1010 is spaced apart from the first side 230ba of the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 by a first length 1615 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out. It may be arranged to be spaced apart from the second side 230bb of the second part 230b by a second length 1620 and to be spaced apart from the third side 230bc of the second part 230b by a third length 1625. .

In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, a first opening is formed in the area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 of the first support member 212 when the electronic device 200 is in the retracted state. As the position of 1210 and the position of the second opening 1250 formed in the area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 of the bandable member 240 when the electronic device 200 is pulled out are substantially the same, the electronic device 200 Regardless of the insertion/extraction state of the device 200, biometric information can be obtained from substantially the same location, thereby providing consistency of user experience when performing user authentication.

FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 200 viewed along line A-A′ of FIG. 7 according to various embodiments.

The flexible display 230 according to example embodiments of the present disclosure may include an unbreakable (UB) type OLED display (eg, curved display).

Referring to FIG. 17, the flexible display 230 may include a display panel 1701, a protective film 1703, a metal sheet layer 1705, a support sheet layer 1707, and/or an adhesive layer 1709. .

In one embodiment, the protective film 1703 may physically support the display panel 1701 disposed on the upper portion (eg, in the z-axis direction) and prevent the display panel 1701 from being damaged.

In one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 1705 may be formed in a shape that provides flexibility to the flexible display 230. According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer 1705 is made of steel use stainless (SUS) (e.g., stainless steel (STS)), Cu, Al, or metal CLAD (e.g., a laminated member in which SUS and Al are alternately disposed). It may include at least one of: In some embodiments, metal sheet layer 1705 may include other alloy materials. In some embodiments, the metal sheet layer 1705 can help reinforce the rigidity of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 in FIG. 2A), shield ambient noise, and dissipate heat from surrounding heat dissipating components. Can be used to dissipate heat.

In one embodiment, the support sheet layer 1707 may be a sheet for absorbing impact to the flexible display 230. The support sheet layer 1707 may include an embossed sheet including an uneven pattern, and/or a cushion sheet including a sponge.

In one embodiment, the adhesive layer 1709 can adhere the support sheet layer 1707 and the first support member 212 (e.g., the first support member 212 in FIGS. 4, 9, and 12A-13). there is. For example, the adhesive layer 1709 may include at least one of optical clear adhesive (OCA), pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), heat-reactive adhesive, general adhesive, or double-sided tape.

In one embodiment, an opening may be formed in at least a portion of the rear surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the display panel 1701. The length 1720 of the opening in the first direction (eg, y-axis direction) may be about 13 mm. Although not shown, the length in the second direction (eg, x-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction of the opening may be about 11 mm. The biometric recognition module 520 may be disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface (eg, -z-axis direction) of the display panel 1701. The biometric recognition module 520 may be implemented using an ultrasonic method. However, it is not limited to this, and the biometric recognition module 520 may be implemented using an optical method or a capacitive method. In one embodiment, there may be a predetermined gap 1730 (eg, about 239 um) between the biometric recognition module 520 and the first support member 212.

An electronic device (200) according to various embodiments includes a first housing 210 including a first space 2101, slidably coupled to the first housing 210, and a second space 2201. A second housing 220 including a bendable member 240 rotatably disposed at least partially in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, the first housing 210 and the A flexible display 230 disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the bendable member 240, and at least a portion of the first space 2101 from at least a portion of the first side member 211 of the first housing 210. A support member extending to (e.g., the first support member 212 in FIG. 4) is disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and slides with at least a portion of the support member 212. A support bracket 225 capable of being coupled, a biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in a portion of the support bracket 225, a first opening 1210 formed in a portion of the support member 212, and the banding. It includes a second opening 1250 formed in a partial area of the enabling member 240, and the first opening 1210 is formed in a partial area of the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is in a retracted state. is formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 disposed in, and the second opening 1250 is located in a partial area of the support bracket 225 when the electronic device 200 is in a withdrawn state. It may be formed in an area corresponding to the placed biometric recognition module 1010.

In various embodiments, the support bracket 225 may be fixed to the second housing 220 .

In various embodiments, the biometric recognition module 1010 includes a biometric sensor 1020, a first magnet 1030, and a second magnet 1040, and the first magnet 1030 includes the When the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front, it is disposed on the first side (e.g., the upper side 1021 or the left side 1025) of the biometric sensor 1020, and the second magnet 1040 may be disposed on the second side (eg, lower side 1023 or right side 1027) of the biometric sensor 1020 when the support bracket 225 is viewed from the front.

In various embodiments, the second side (e.g., lower side 1023 or right side 1027) of the biometric sensor 1020 is the first side (e.g., upper side) of the biometric sensor 1020. It is spaced apart from the side 1021 or left side 1025) and is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side (e.g., upper side 1021 or left side 1025) of the biometric sensor 1020. It can be.

In various embodiments, the first magnet 1030 and the second magnet 1040 may be arranged to have opposite polarities when looking at the support bracket 225 from the front.

In various embodiments, the biometric recognition module 1010 may have a first inclined surface 1050 and a second inclined surface 1060 inclined at a certain angle on both sides of one surface of the biometric recognition module 1010.

In various embodiments, the biometric sensor 1020 may be arranged to protrude in the direction of the flexible display 230 more than the first magnet 1030 and the second magnet 1040.

In various embodiments, the first side (e.g., top side 1211 or left side 1215) of the first opening 1210 formed in the support member 212 is provided with the biometric recognition module 1010. A third magnet 1220 for coupling with the first magnet 1030 is disposed, and a second side (e.g., lower side 1213 or right side) of the first opening 1210 formed in the support member 212. A fourth magnet 1230 may be disposed at (1217)) to couple with the second magnet 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010.

In various embodiments, the second side (e.g., bottom side 1213 or right side 1217) of the first opening 1210 is the first side (e.g., top side) of the first opening 1210. It is spaced apart from the side 1211 or the left side 1215) and is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side (e.g., the upper side 1211 or the left side 1215) of the first opening 1210. You can.

In various embodiments, the biometric recognition module 1010 is switched from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, or when switched from the withdrawn state to the retracted state, the first magnet 1030 and the third It may be possible to move in a designated direction (eg, ±z-axis direction) by combining or disengaging the magnet 1220 and coupling or disengaging the second magnet 1040 and the fourth magnet 1230.

In various embodiments, on one side of the support member 212 disposed to face the support bracket 225, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 In the corresponding area, a groove is formed to accommodate the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010, and the first magnet 1030 and the third magnet By combining 1220 and combining the second magnet 1040 and the fourth magnet 1230, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 are It can be accommodated in a groove formed on one surface of the support member 212.

In various embodiments, the biometric recognition module 1010 is located on the first side (e.g., top side 1251 or left side 1255) of the second opening 1250 formed in the bendable member 240. A fifth magnet 1260 for coupling with the first magnet 1030 is disposed, and a second side (e.g., lower side 1253) of the second opening 1250 formed on the bendable member 240. Alternatively, a sixth magnet 1270 may be disposed on the right side 1257 to couple with the second magnet 1040 of the biometric recognition module 1010.

In various embodiments, the second side (e.g., lower side 1253 or right side 1257) of the second opening 1250 is connected to the first side (e.g., upper side) of the second opening 1250. It is spaced apart from the side 1251 or the left side 1255) and is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side (e.g., the upper side 1251 or the left side 1255) of the second opening 1250. You can.

In various embodiments, the biometric recognition module 1010 is switched from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, or when switched from the withdrawn state to the retracted state, the first magnet 1030 and the fifth magnet 1030. It may be possible to move in a designated direction (eg, ±z-axis direction) by coupling or disengaging the magnet 1260 and coupling or disengaging the second magnet 1040 and the sixth magnet 1270.

In various embodiments, on one side of the bendable member 240 disposed to face the support bracket 225, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 ), a groove is formed in the area corresponding to the biometric recognition module 1010 to accommodate the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060, and the first magnet 1030 and the fifth By combining the magnet 1260 and the second magnet 1040 and the sixth magnet 1270, the first inclined surface 1050 and the second inclined surface 1060 of the biometric recognition module 1010 are It can be accommodated in a groove formed on one surface of the bendable member 240.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 200 further includes a processor 120, which, when in the retracted state, uses the biometric recognition module 1010 to support the support member ( By irradiating light in the direction of the flexible display 230 through the first opening 1210 formed in a partial area of 212), or by receiving at least a portion of the reflected light of the fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module 1010, It can be set to acquire a fingerprint image.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 200 further includes a processor 120, which, when in the withdrawal state, uses the biometric recognition module 1010 to By irradiating light in the direction of the flexible display 230 through the second opening 1250 formed in a partial area of 240, or by receiving at least some of the reflected light of the fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module 1010, , can be set to acquire a fingerprint image.

In various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is viewed from the front, the position of the first opening 1210 formed in a partial area of the support member 212 in the retracted state and the bending in the withdrawn state The positions of the second openings 1250 formed in some areas of the enabling member 240 may be substantially the same.

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, wearable 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 element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as 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". Where 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 via an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to 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.

The various embodiments disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely provided as specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present disclosure and to aid understanding of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should be construed as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

210: first housing 220: second housing
230: Flexible display 240: Bandable member
510: electrical connection member 520: first biometric recognition module
530: Second biometric recognition module

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
A first housing including a first space;
a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and including a second space;
A first part that is arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing and the second housing, and is visually visible from the outside when the electronic device is in the retracted state, and when the electronic device is switched from the retracted state to the retracted state , a flexible display including a second part extending in substantially the same plane as the first part;
a first biometric recognition module disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface of the first portion of the flexible display;
a second biometric recognition module disposed to overlap at least a portion of the rear surface of the second portion of the flexible display; and
An electronic device comprising an electrical connection member that electrically connects the first biometric recognition module and the second biometric recognition module. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a sensor driver circuit disposed in at least another area of the back of the first portion of the flexible display,
The first biometric recognition module, the sensor driver circuit, and the second biometric recognition module are electrically connected through the electrical connection member. According to claim 1,
When the electronic device is viewed from the front, the position of the first biometric module in the retracted state and the position of the second biometric module in the retracted state are substantially the same. According to claim 1,
further comprising a processor,
The processor,
In the entry state, when an input for biometric authentication is detected, controlling the first biometric authentication module to be activated to perform user authentication through the first biometric authentication module, and
In the withdrawal state, when an input for biometric authentication is detected, the first biometric authentication module performs the user authentication through at least one biometric authentication module of the first biometric authentication module and the second biometric authentication module. and an electronic device that controls at least one of the second biometric recognition modules to be activated. According to claim 4,
The processor,
In the retrieval state, when an input for biometric authentication is detected, based on at least one biometric information acquired through at least one biometric authentication module of the first biometric authentication module and the second biometric authentication module, a different user An electronic device set up to provide a mode. In electronic devices,
A first housing including a first space;
a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and including a second space;
a bendable member at least partially rotatably disposed in the second space of the second housing;
a flexible display disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing and the bendable member;
a support member extending from at least a portion of a first side member of the first housing to at least a portion of the first space;
a support bracket disposed in the second space of the second housing and slidably coupled to at least a portion of the support member;
a biometric recognition module disposed in a portion of the support bracket;
a first opening formed in a portion of the support member; and
a second opening formed in a portion of the bendable member;
The first opening is formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module disposed in a partial area of the support bracket when the electronic device is in a retracted state, and
The second opening is formed in an area corresponding to the biometric recognition module disposed in a partial area of the support bracket when the electronic device is in a withdrawn state. According to claim 6,
The support bracket is an electronic device fixed to the second housing. According to claim 6,
The biometric recognition module includes a biometric sensor, a first magnet, and a second magnet,
The first magnet is disposed on a first side of the biometric sensor when the support bracket is viewed from the front, and
The second magnet is disposed on a second side of the biometric sensor when looking at the support bracket from the front,
The second side of the biometric sensor is spaced apart from the first side of the biometric sensor and is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side of the biometric sensor. According to claim 8,
The first magnet and the second magnet are arranged to have opposite polarities when looking at the support bracket from the front. According to claim 8,
The biometric recognition module is an electronic device having a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface inclined at a predetermined angle on both sides of one surface of the biometric recognition module. According to claim 8,
The biometric sensor is an electronic device arranged to protrude in a direction of the flexible display more than the first magnet and the second magnet. According to claim 8,
A third magnet for engaging the first magnet of the biometric recognition module is disposed on a first side of the first opening formed in the support member, and
A fourth magnet for coupling with the second magnet of the biometric recognition module is disposed on a second side of the first opening formed in the support member,
The second side of the first opening is spaced apart from the first side of the first opening and is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side of the first opening. According to claim 12,
When switching from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, or when converted from the withdrawn state to the retracted state, the biometric recognition module combines or releases the first magnet and the third magnet and connects the second magnet and the An electronic device that can be moved in a specified direction by engaging or disengaging a fourth magnet. According to claim 13,
On one surface of the support member disposed to face the support bracket, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the biometric recognition module are located in an area corresponding to the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the biometric recognition module. A groove is formed to accommodate the
Due to the combination of the first magnet and the third magnet and the combination of the second magnet and the fourth magnet, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the biometric recognition module are accommodated in a groove formed on one surface of the support member. electronic device. According to claim 8,
A fifth magnet for coupling with the first magnet of the biometric recognition module is disposed on a first side of the second opening formed in the bendable member, and
A sixth magnet for coupling with the second magnet of the biometric recognition module is disposed on a second side of the second opening formed in the bendable member,
The second side of the second opening is spaced apart from the first side of the second opening and is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the first side of the second opening. According to claim 15,
When the biometric module is switched from the retracted state to the withdrawn state, or when converted from the withdrawn state to the retracted state, the biometric recognition module combines or releases the first magnet and the fifth magnet and the second magnet and the An electronic device that can be moved in a specified direction by engaging or disengaging a sixth magnet. According to claim 16,
On one side of the bendable member disposed to face the support bracket, areas corresponding to the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the biometric recognition module include the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the biometric recognition module. A groove is formed to accommodate,
Due to the combination of the first magnet and the fifth magnet and the combination of the second magnet and the sixth magnet, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of the biometric recognition module are formed in a groove formed on one surface of the bendable member. Electronic devices accepted. According to claim 6,
further comprising a processor,
The processor,
When in the entry state, light is radiated in the direction of the flexible display through the first opening formed in a partial area of the support member using the biometric recognition module, or reflected light from a fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module is irradiated. An electronic device configured to acquire a fingerprint image by receiving at least some light. According to claim 6,
further comprising a processor,
The processor,
When in the drawing state, light is irradiated in the direction of the flexible display through the second opening formed in a partial area of the bendable member using the biometric recognition module, or reflected light from a fingerprint flowing into the biometric recognition module An electronic device configured to acquire a fingerprint image by receiving at least some light. According to claim 6,
When the electronic device is viewed from the front, the position of the first opening formed in a partial area of the support member in the retracted state and the position of the second opening formed in a partial area of the bendable member in the withdrawn state are substantially With the same electronic device.

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